Hi everyone!

My name is Kandie, I am 43 and have right around 100 lbs to lose. I am still pre op but did my last pre op test today. Meeting with surgeon again next week to determine exactly which surgery to have. (I am 99% positive we are going with RNY) and submit to insurance for approval. I have a tentative surgery date of the second week in December and am praying that the insurance approves me.

I would really like to get to know everyone here and share in some mutual support. I'm so ready to take back control of my life!

I'll be browsing the boards and saying hello. Please do the same!

Welcome! Congrats on the start of a wonderful journey! There are lots of changes after surgery but I am complete convinced that I made the right choice. I am still in the early stages but it has been the best choice for me. I pray you will have the same experience. Your life will change so rapidly! My first 30 lbs. yes only 30 lbs made such a difference. With the 30 lbs I lost a bunch of inches. I am so much more active today. I shot baskets on the basketball court last week. I haven't done that in 30 years! Wishing you the best journey. Keep us updated!

Thank you! Congrats on 30 lbs! I will be doing a happy dance when I lose my first 30!!