I'm at the very beginning of my journey. 42 yo, proud mother of 5. Just made my first of 6 diet & exercise sessions. (Required by insurance) I enjoy coming here and reading about all the success stories. It gives me so much encouragement! I also find that reading about others experiences gives me a better idea of what to expect. For once I am excited about the future and ready to take on this challenge. Thanks everyone & keep the info & stories comin'

Welcome and wishing you the best!!

welcome! and congrats on your new journey

excited about the future - ready to take on challenge.

@@bhartwig

glad you are enjoying coming to this board and seeing many interesting stories, questions

you will learn popular things about pre-op and post op

questions ,advice concerning

gas, contstipation, poop, diaarrhea, and the ever popular vomitting

hope this isn't TMI - cuz that doesn't exist on this board

oh - lots of talking about sex too

see what you have to look forward

oh, one more thing you have to look forward to.....

improved health, happiness an a longer life

have fun jumping through the hoops with insurance

good luck with surgery

speedy recovery

kathy

WELCOME NEWBIE

Edited August 20, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Welcome! This forum can be a valuable source of info!

Hi and welcome to the forums. I am also very new here (just into my 3rd month of pre-op dieting), and I have found these forums to be encouraging, inspiring, and extremely motivating. I have found myself coming here more frequently every day just to remind myself of all the successes and hope that this journey brings. I know there will be difficult times, but coming here always makes me smile.

Best wishes on your journey... Michelle