Roll Call!

[wraymommy 1]

Hi! I'm Megan. I live in NC, originally from N. Washington & California. I'm waiting on insurance approval. My surgeon thinks I will have my sleeve the end of February. I have a supportive husband and 2 awesome babies who are 3 and soon to be 5. My 20 year high school reunion is 9/14.I have already lost 10lbs since my first dr visit/nutrition visit. I hope to lose a lot more before surgery to get my life back on track. I want to rock the clothes I want to wear. I want to wear high heels and my feet not be killing me after 10 minutes. I want to enjoy chasing my kids and wear a swimsuit without shorts to my knees.

[devinsgram 3]

Hi everyone i amTheresa from wilkes-barre PA. I am 50 i have been overweight about 30 years . Right now i am 232 my heaviest was 247 i like everyone else yoyo dieted my whole life nutri system lost 50 one time, jenny craig 35 the thing is i am not able to keep it off. So here i am ready for surgery on Feb 28 to change my life so i can enjoy the next 50 years. I have a daughter 27 and a grandson 3 1/2 they mean the world to me. I want to be able to run around with my grandson i hope losing the weight will help my pain in my knees i have arthritis. I have a large family being one of 12 i have a very big support system . My one sister in law and niece have had bypass done so i have first hand knowledge it does work. . I want to reinvent myself for the next phase of my life.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE AND SHAREING WE CAN NOW SHARE OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER

[debiosbo 36]

Hi evryone my name is Debi i'm 55 years old 5ft 3 in. tall 246lbs the most I have ever been soon to change...married 34 years 2 boys 33,30 -3 grandkids 4,8.9 love them all to piceses,my surgery is Febuary 6 at 12 noon I live in Vancouver Washington.So far it looks like I go first I will keep you posted cant wait to see how we all do and get to know everyone best of luck,Debi

[cat598 9]

Hi all! My name is Cathy. I am a 34 year old single mom of 4 teens ages 14-17. I am scheduled for surgery on 2/6. My personal goal is to fit into my 15 year old daughters clothing (size 7) and play football with my boys without feeling like I am going to die. I have always wanted to do more outdoorsy stuff - rock climbing, rafting, etc. - and I am looking forward to having a body that accommodates that type of lifestyle!

[wraymommy 1]

I just got the final word and my sugery is scheduled for 3/5! YAY

[ladyvm 12]

I have my pre-op dates one at doc and one for labs for the next two upcoming weeks. Feb 19th is coming fast! I am getting excited plus overwhelmed with trying to finish up work and house chores in time.

[triciavr77 32]

Hi everyone, I'm Tricia from Raleigh, NC. I'm having surgery 2/15. Starting liquid pre-op diet 2/1 and my pre-op hospital visit is 2/12. My surgeon is Dr. Paul Enochs from Bariatrics Specialists of NC.

I've been overweight and struggling w/ my weight since I was a kid. I lost over 100 lbs back in 2000-2001 and slowly gained it back.

I'm not nervous today about surgery...too busy trying to get everything in order beforehand! I've been married for 4 years and we have a dog named Shelby. I am a tech junkie and love reading, listening to music, and shopping

[Heyher 581]

My name is Heather. I am 29 living in Lakewood, CO. I am scheduled for 2/25. I started in July 2012, so this has been a journy. I am ready for this though. I dont have kids, but me any my soon to be DH would like to start trying in the next few years. With MS and fibro, lots of added weight would make pregnancy hard on my physically. I hope to get to 145. I got down to 160 a few years ago and felt like I could lose about 15-20 more lbs, but as I get closer to goal, I may adjust closer to 150, depending on how I feel. Ummm hobbies are making jewelry, tattoos, our three dogs, planning a wedding, uhhhh... Hmmm... Yeah, just ready to do this!!

Go fab feb!!

[Camille31 0]

HI! My name is Camille and my surgery date was originally Feb. 20th but got bumped up to Feb 13th a couple of days ago. I can't believe that's less than 2 weeks from now! I'm 20 years old, from New Jersey and I've been overweight my whole life. I finally got sick and tired of it and decided to do something about it. I'm super excited to begin this journey on changing my whole life for the better. I've been on this website ever since I decided to get the sleeve but I have officially joined today! I don't really know what I'm doing but I would love to meet/talk to any of you since we're all kind of doing this together

[firelle 146]

Hello! I'm Heather, 33, 5'4, 340lb, live in northwest Ohio with my husband, our daughter who will be 3 on Feb 12, and our 2 cats. I work in a lab in the middle of nowhere. My surgery date is Feb. 26th, and my pre-op appt is Feb. 11th. My surgeon is in Dayton, and I'm really impressed with him so far.

I can't believe this is finally happening. I had my first informational seminar with a different surgeon's office back in July, was originally interested in the RNY, then the DS. I changed surgeons specifically to one who is vetted to perform the DS, then he talked me out of it. I liked him so much I decided to go with him and the sleeve!

[new_me2013 41]

Hi everyone, I'm Anita. I live, work & play in Buffalo NY. I'm a single mom of two great teens (16 & 18) & this is the very first thing ever I have done for myself. I started my journey back in May of last year & after several hiccups I am being sleeved on February 27th YEAH !! I'm kinda glad it took the time it did, now I am ready. (They say things happen for a reason, right) best wishes to all of you. We will all be as fantabulous on the outside as we are on the inside soon !!

[jeffnanika 58]

Hi every one. My name is Jeff. I am 38 6' 2" and weigh 393lbs with a BMI os about 51. I have a 3 year old little girl and am divorced and re-married to a wonderful girl who is no 3 1/2 weeks out from her sleeve surgery. I am getting sleeved on February 6th in Green Bay Wisconsin by Dr. Kemmerling. I played my senior year of college football at 350lbs and haven't been able to lose it in the 16 yeas since. I miss being an athlete and being able to run with my daughter. The sixth is coming up soon and I am a little scared and nervous. I think about you all every day. May all of our surgeries go well!

[firelle 146]

Hi Jeff, just a few more days for you! I also have a 3 year old daughter, and I really want to be able to run around with her and not get worn out just playing on the floor with her. We need to do this not only for ourselves, but to be positive role models for our children, and be there for them for many more years.

By the way, my husband is from Wisconsin, and we lived in Oshkosh for about 8 years before moving to Ohio. I miss it SO much, especially camping up north. There's just nothing like it here.

[BamaGirl26 24]

Hi Everyone! My name is Beth. I live in Arizona. It would be nice to be able to enjoy the few months that are not a burning hell by camping and hiking. I just can't do it now.

I'm 40. I'm 5'8" and 289 lbs! Ridiculous!

I'm married and we have four kids together ages 10-17. I'm a high school teacher and will be going through the beginning of this journey in front of my students! I'm a little nervous about it but have already begun to use it as a teaching moment(s).

I'm going to be sleeved on Valentine's Day! Pretty excited about making myself number one again. It's about time I show some love for ME!

Congratulations everyone and good luck!

Beth

[MzRobin 59]

I am Julie. I live in Brookhaven, MS (but I'll always be a Louisiana girl at heart) with my husband of 19 years. I have a 17 yr old son with special needs so he lives in a assisted living facility. I am 40 yrs old, 304 lbs. 5'6". I am waiting for confirmation of my surgery date but it looks like Feb 26. I am self pay and traveling to New Iberia in South Louisiana for the surgery. My goal weight is 180 but if I get down to 150 that would be great. I am very comfortable with my current size (people always comment that I rock my curves) but my health is declining so I am doing this for health reasons. Hoping to rid myself of diabetes, High BP, and osteoarthuritis.

im having my surgery in the same day so right before i go in ill say alittle prayer for you as well good luck !! i start my preop diet on sat .. so heres hopeing we do well..