Hi! This is my first post.

[Summer Rain 245]

I have been reading these boards for about 3 months. I thought I would say thank you to all of you who take the time to post your before and after experiences. I know I have learned a great deal from your experiences and I can't wait to be able to pay it forward and help new members out someday also.

I am just getting started in the process. I have my first appointment with my surgeon 08/14/14. I have already gone to my information seminar. I also have already met with the NUT, bariatric nurse, and the psych person. I am in month 3 of my 5 month supervised medical weight loss program. I joined WW and see my PCP monthly for a weigh in.

Good luck to everyone and I hope to get to know you all better.

Summer

[Kissifur 244]

Welcome and congratulations on taking the steps to have a healthier life.

[Summer Rain 245]

Thank you @Kissifur. I hope you are doing well (I noticed your surgery was done in June). You must be so happy it is over.

[Momof2inIowa 195]

Welcome!! you will do great!

[Kissifur 244]

Yes it seems like the process takes for ever and than the surgery date sneaks up on you. I have settled into my new sleeved life fairly easy.

[BitterSweet* 835]

Welcome and best wishes on your journey!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

just getting started

@@Summer Rain

hi back at ya

welcome newbie

theres nothing like some good ol' summer rain

nice to have another pretty, smiling face amongst us

glad you have been a busy reader here

getting plenty of answers/words of wisdom

another 2 months of jumping through the hoops

have you already been approved for the sleeve? (if thats the wise decision you came to )

whatever WLS you have - enjoy the ride

you are on the right path towards a healthier, happier, longer life

good wishes being sent your way

kathy

Edited August 6, 2014 by proudgrammy

[sianywarny 4]

Hi I'm from England having my gastric sleeve with fobi ring a week tommorow very anxious I have three children and I lost my mum as a child so scared x

[Summer Rain 245]

@@sianywarny good luck with your surgery. I have not heard of the fobi ring. I will have to look that one up. I am sure your children will be greatful to have a healthier more active mother. I am sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep you in my prayers and send good wishes your way Keep us posted on your progress please.

[sianywarny 4]

Thank you so much @ summer rain very kind of you xx

[Summer Rain 245]

@BitterSweet* Thank you!

@@Momof2inIowa Thank you and I hope so

@@proudgrammy Thank you so much Kathy. It is a pleasure to be around such positive people. I have not been approved yet. I have to finish with my insurance requirements and I meet with the surgeon for the first time next week where I will find out if he has more requirements for me.