Hi all. I'm new to the Forum and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jacki and my surgery is scheduled for February 6th! I'm both excited and nervous. While I will welcome the weight loss my main reason for the surgery is for health reasons. I'm 53, diabetic, have had a heart attack and have high blood pressure I'm hoping to eliminate some, if not all of these issues. I welcome getting to know you and hear of your journey.

Welcome and congratulations on starting your journey...

Welcome,

I wish you the best with your surgery and recovery. It's a big step but one that will hopefully lead to better health and happiness. I know I'm glad I did it. I was so forunate as to not have co-morbidities but I had to have the surgery to be able to move without being in terrible pain.

Blessings,

Kathleen

Hi Jackie,

Welcome. If you are at all like me you will find a wealth of information and support on this site. It has been a lifesaver for me. Surgery can never be easy but it has been so worth it. I discovered I had severe sleep apnea during the pre testing and I know I had borderline high cholesterol. I am looking forward to my next annual check-up and hopefully seeing a big cholesterol change. Besides the medical, the healthy weight loss has improved my life in so many ways. I wish you the best of luck.

Welcome, and know that we are with you.

Welcome!

Congrats on your date - it's right around the corner, isn't it!?!?