Hello! I thought I would introduce myself to the group. My name is Hanna and I'm 23. I am at the beginning stage of surgery. Just mailed in my paperwork. I live in st charles mo. I have blue cross blue shield of Illinois so If anyone has any tips for them I'm all ears. I've tried this process before in the diet stage and always got sidetracked. But this year I am motivated to get the surgery and be healthy. Looking for friends to chat with who understand the struggle of this process. Thank you for listening! Can't wait to make some friends

Welcome. I myself am starting this journey to weight loss. I had my first consult on April 7th and was given the option of sleeve or gastric but I have to do the six months supervised.

My name is Natalie. My first consult was April 1st. Saw nutritionist, psych evaluation, and insurance info told to me. My first appointment with my surgeon is April 21st. My surgery will be sometime in August. Also did my stress test and blood work this week. Very excited! My goal is to lose 70#

Hay guys!

I'm 25 years old from CT and just got approved for surgery for May 4, 2015! Super excited, but super scared! Would love to connect with people around my age

Welcome and good luck to everyone. You will feel so much better after you have your surgery. I'm only a week out and already feel better.

How are you feeling pain wise? Just a little curious...

Hello. I'm 22 from Louisiana but live in California I'm almost to surgery on may 6th. 6 days from now

I'm 23 and my surgery is May 12

Jenn0218 would love to hear about how your doing. Best of thoughts to you! Hope to hear from you soon

Hello! Welcome! I'm Aly, 23, and had my surgery in February this year! Good luck on your journey:)

hi Im Deja. i'M 24 currently living in Florida. Im almost 2 weeks out from GB-RNY.

Hello! I am new here. I'm 28 and scheduled to have surgery on June 25th, 2015. I still feel like I don't want to get too excited because anything can happen...

Hello my name is Erika I had my surgery on the 9th almost two weeks ago, I lost 21 pounds already, feel healthier, shakes took me awhile to get use to but now I love them never think about soda or junk food anymore.

I meant protein shakes