Hi my name is Jessica. I'm from Michigan. I just had my first appointment with my surgeon this past Tuesday to get the ball rolling. I made up my mind on having surgery because I have medical problems that would actually be helped by me losing weight and getting healthy.

So I made a list of those reasons.

Lower Blood pressure.

Reduce diabetes medications.

Less pressure on my joints two of which I have had replaced they are in my toes.

Reduce other medications.

I also have had people bullying me for being obese for many years.

Welcome Jessica, I am so sorry that you were bullied! That makes me so angry!!!!!!! People can be so cruel! I am so happy for your wonderful decision to have weight loss surgery. I too have medical problems associated with my weight. High blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and asthma. I can now say thank God because of me having the gastric sleeve Jan. 15, 2015. I do not have diabetes anymore! YYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! My blood pressure and asthma are under control and I soon hope to get rid of my sleep apnea. If you need to talk about anything sweetie, just let me know, or have any questions that I might be able to try and answer. Congratulations on making the decision for a healthier you!

Same here! Welcome! My diabetes is in remission, as well, and am off all meds for it. All other issues have been greatly reduced, as well. Just a suggestion: search through the posts for anything you want to know, and if you can't find what you're looking for, you can use the search box or just post a question...someone is bound to answer! Good luck to you on your journey!

Welcome!! Glad to have you!! You should never have been bullied for your weight. I will apologies for those losers. You are more than welcome here!

I got approved now I just have to wait for my surgeon to call and set up the nutrition appointment(s).