Hello all, my name is Natasha. I'm happy to say that I will "join the club"on February 18th! My surgeon will be Michael Kia at McLaren hospital in Flint, MI. Since I weigh 379lbs and have hypertension, I got medical clearance quickly. I'm so ready to be free of this burden! If you live in Michigan, I would love to speak with you!

Hi Natasha, I don't live in MI but I just wanted to congratulate you in getting a surgery date. I am hoping to get mine soon as well. We weigh almost the same so hopefully we will be losing together. All the best to you!

Sent with kindness and support for everyone's journey.

Hi Shawna! Yes I would love to go on this journey with you! It's hard to find someone that can relate to what I'm going through, out how I feel at this weight. Where do you live?

Hi Natasha, I am your below neighbor in Indy. Welcome and glad you started posting. This place is so great for support and info. I am not sure where flint is without looking on a map, but my daughter in laws parents own a cottage and spend a lot of the summer in the the New Era, muskegon area. I think that is pretty far from you. But welcome and this forum makes us close as next door neighbors.

Hey Tash, I'm in Ohio. This waiting for a surgery date is driving me crazy. I just know when I do get it I'm going to count the days.

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Hey, ladies! Sorry for the delay....I have one more week! I'm soooo ready for this change. Muskegon is about 1.5 hrs from me

Hi Natasha,

Best Wishes!!

Thanks! They're saying that I am anemic, so they may have to delay my surgery. I sure hope not!

Welcome! I had my surgery on 1/28. Hope yours is not delayed!