Beginning My New Life!

[LeahG 16]

Hello everyone!

I have been reading the VST boards for awhile now and decided to sign up and join the fun.

My name is Leah and I live in the area of Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am 21 years old and have been overweight/obese it seems like my whole life! My weight started going up probably when puberty around 11 years old. Throughout the years, I have tried many, many different things in an attempt to lose weight. I've tried Weight Watchers twice, a program for teens called M Power through the University of Michigan, Orlistat (yuck!), Phentermine twice, Adkins, and keeping a personal eating diary on my own. Although I have lost the same 30-60 pounds over and over again, I am back up to my highest weight.

I have been considering WLS since I was about 17 and have seriously looked into it in the past few months. I went to a seminar at the Barix Clinic in Ypsilanti on April 4th. Before I went to the seminar, I was considering the Lap Band, but quickly changed my mind from the seminar info, reading posts on here, and watching HOURS of videos on YouTube. Unfortunately, I don't have insurance at this time and have to wait until June (when I get my insurance back) to begin my journey. I have a consultation on June 6th and am literally counting down the days. I can't wait!!!

A big thanks to everyone on here sharing your stories and helping other people through their journeys! Can't wait to share mine with everyone!

-Leah

[iegal 460]

Welcome Leah;

Be sure to poke around and learn all you can before your consultation in June. Exicited for you and the start of the journey to the new you!

[kellyw74 258]

Welcome Leah! You will learn so much from this site. Everything you want to know is here! People are friendly and NOBODY will judge!

Good luck to you and keep us posted on your journey!!

Kelly

[wishes 125]

Woohoo! Leah that is awesome. I am so excited for you. Everyone here is soooo nice, don't be afraid to ask questions and comment.

[Browneyedsouljah 5]

Welcome Leah! I am still fairly new to this forum too and everybody is fantastic. Good luck with your Journey!!

[Middlesister57 14]

Good Luck Leah, I'm a Michigander too, but from the other side.

Lisa