Hello, all! I'm 68 years old and originally from South Dakota. I finally found a surgeon in the Tampa Area that I can get to. Also up front money was a concern. I've finally completed my 6 months of physician supervised diet. I'm having quite the time learning to eat properly, and it's quit an adventure coming up with techniques to break a life time of bad habits. I'm in the middle of getting my medical clearances and just getting a taste of the medical records nightmare, but my doc has a wonderful nurse, and I hope we will be able to get all the paperwork in place to set a date! I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Thank you all who are on this journey with me.

Hello Anna and welcome!

You have stumbled on a wonderful resource and support community. Stick around there is so much to learn here.

Best of luck to you!!

Welcome! I hope the rest of your paperwork and pre-op requirements go smoothly and you get your date soon so you can join us on the losers' bench!

Welcome! I'm in month 3 of my six month supervised diet, and looking forward to getting a surgery date - hopefully in June!! I'm on these boards every day, it's a really great place to learn and be supported. Best of luck to you!

Welcome and I wish you the best on your weight loss journey.

Welcome!! Good luck to you on your journey to a new life!!