Daisymooo

Thanks Guys for the warm welcome. Sorry about the slow response back! I hope to get more familiar with this site as I progress. It's a bit daunting navigating these forums, but I am lurking around and trying to digest all I can about the surgery....I am leaning towards the sleeve because quite frankly, it seems a happy medium between the LAP band and the gastric by pass.This site looks like it will be very helpful in educating me and lending support. I look forward to getting to know you all.

Thank you Sdb! You are officially my first "friend" on here. Congrats on your approval. I am still hoping no kinks from Healthnet when the time comes for them to finalize it. Meantime I am just realizing what a huge task is in front of me, coming to terms with myself and preparing for what will surely be a life altering experience, Fellow West Coaster. Looking forward to watching your progress!!!

No advice from me as it's my first day on here, but I just wanted to say, I am just impressed with your weight loss already!!!

Hi. Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 41 years old female residing in southern California. I have been overweight most of my life and am just starting to suffer the consequences to my health. my weight just hit an all time high of 300 lbs. This is my heaviest ever. Not to mention, I was able to pull off being overweight in my twenties and thirties due to having some semblence of fitness despite my size. This is no longer the case. It is high time for a change and I am hopefully starting the first steps of a new life journey. Can't wait to see where this ends up! I am currently enrolled in a bariatric surgery program through my health insurance and with any luck, will be able to have surgery at the end of this 6-8 month "jump through hoops" period. (fingers crossed, although I know it is not guaranteed) I originally was considering the lap band, but with research, I am beginning to lean towards the VGS and that is why I am here, to research, hear testimonies and get a feel for how it has changed lives. I am also interested in anyone who has had hypothyroidism and how this surgery has worked for them. I am severely hypo due to post RAI. I am married, no children and I am self employed. Anyway, that's me! Looking forward to making some new buddies and educating myself!