Hi everyone. My name is Brent I'm a 45 yr old RN from Utah. I have battled my weight for the past 20 years. but in the last year it has become unbearable. I am at a BMI of 52. I've been the "Healthy Fat Guy" for years but I havent been happy. I have worked as a Gastrointestinal Nurse in endoscopy for the past 17 years and have a real aversion to bypassing my intestines. I started working on approval for this surgery about a year ago when I heard about sleeve gastrectomy. I know it's not a "magic pill" but I am so excited to start this journey, and get my life back both at home and at work. I know I need support and thats why I'm here. I've loved reading your posts and look forward to sharing my journey with you. My surgeon in Dr Roddrick McKinnley.