Hi everyone this is my first time posting as well. I have been reading the posts for some time now and decided it was time to say hi to everyone. I am at the beginning of my wls journey, I have been to a gastric bypass orientation and have been taking a weight management class for 5 weeks with 2 more weeks to go. Then I will still have several more steps to go thru before I see the surgeon. I live in Oregon and am going thru Kaiser Permanente. I did not realize how long it would be before I finally could have the surgery and at this time do not have a surgery date yet. Hopefully soon but not holding my breath. A little background. I have fought my weight since I was 16 now I am 50. Like everyone else diet after diet. Loosing over and over to just gain it back. This is my hope to finally live a healthy thinner life! Trying to be patient but getting anxious about the process. It's hard to wait so long! Lol. Anyway hi nice to meet you all and hope to talk more soon! Dawn