Hello all, my name is Linda and I live in south Florida. I am currently 342lbs and am awaiting my surgery date. I have been super busy getting all my pre-op stuff done. I am so nervous about the weight I have to lose. I need to lose at LEAST 175 to get me to a healthy BMI. I am having my surgery at Cleveland Clinic with Dr Rosenthal so anyone who has experiment with him I'd appreciate your info and/or insight. I don't know anyone my size who has done this and am looking for any advice or wisdom any of you have to offer. I am hoping this board will offer me the support, understanding, and kindness I am looking for.

I am a new sleever just had my surgery on May 28th. I wish you all the best and be sure to just stick with the plan and do not I repeat do not deviate as you will feel a million times worse than anything you have ever felt. Everything gets better in time and do not buy a scale. I wish you all the best, and a speedy recovery.

Hello and welcome Linda. My name is Cindy and I had sleeve surgery May 15th. When I started the journey I was 331 pounds in January of 2015. I started eating higher Protein and lower carb in anticipation of the surgery and weighed 286 on surgery day. I am now 271...a total loss of 60 pounds. I still have more to go but for the first time in my life I think I've got this. Message me if you wish to talk.

Welcome to the group. I think that for many of us this is a learning experience where we are often on our own, not knowing anyone who has gone through the process. You'll find lots of good info and encouragement here.

Welcome and good luck!

Thanks everyone! Ya'll sure know how to make a gal feel welcomed! ????

@@MOMMY2MGM finally someone in South Florida! That makes me so happy! I am in Palm Beach Gardens but lived in Broward County for over 30 years. I wish you the best success on your journey! If you ever want someone local-ish to talk to please feel free to reach out. I started last month, next Tuesday is my second appointment.

@@MOMMY2MGM finally someone in South Florida! That makes me so happy! I am in Palm Beach Gardens but lived in Broward County for over 30 years. I wish you the best success on your journey! If you ever want someone local-ish to talk to please feel free to reach out. I started last month, next Tuesday is my second appointment.

Most Definitely!