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[caseydoodle 1]

Hi, everyone! I had been looking at this forum long before I had my surgery and found lots of answer to my many, many questions. I'm glad I decided to become a member. I have a pretty typical story - was heavy all my life and when I got into my later 20's starting having health concerns. My family history is ripe with terrible genetics and I knew I was next on the list if I didn't do something proactive. I have a lot of family that had never struggled with their weight, and sharing the same gene pool as me - baffled me as they ate massive portions at holidays and fast food for 2 meals out of the day, etc. You guessed it, never gained an ounce. Me? Oh, I could smell a chicken nugget and feel my thighs expanding. But I am thrilled with my results so far, everything went so smoothly from insurance approval through hospital discharge that I was actually expecting something to happen... I did have some blues at the beginning but they passed. I hit a stall early on, but it passed, too. I hope I can be in a position to give someone advice one day. Thanks for listening! I hope to post on another topic one day! I'll also put up some pics, soon enough.

[2bsmallagain 156]

I know what you mean about the gaining weight. I have not had surgery yet but am scheduled for May 7th in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. I cannot wait. I was thin my whole life until my twenties then started to gain and has been down hill from there. I am tired of being this way, I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It is time to reclaim my life and get back to myself.

Welcome to the forum.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hello Casey! Welcome to VST! I'm always glad to see new faces and stories. Check in often to let us know how you're doing.