Hi, I'm new. *wave*

[katikati 127]

Hello, all! I'm new to this site and just want to introduce myself. I will be having VSG on February 6th (yay!) with Dr. Houston in Nashville. I've been a regular on another site during my journey to surgery, but this site really appeals to me, and I like that it is specific to our surgery type. Just a little about me. I'm 33, live in West Tennessee, never married, no children, no... life. Like many, I've been overweight since early childhood, about 5 or 6 years old. I have not been a yo-yo dieter, it's just been a steady climb for me, except for one brief interlude about three years ago. I went to a facility that helped treat eating disorders. I was there for a substantial amount of time and lost about 120 pounds, however, I was unable to maintain it on my own and begain regaining almost immediately. I've been thinking about surgery for many years, and the time is finally right to go ahead with it. I feel totally prepared for this (with the usual fears), I'm educated on it and realistic about expectations and doing my part to make it work, and I'm spending a large amount of time on forums talking to other people about WLS and all things related in order to stay sane as time crawls by at an agonizing pace until surgery day. I look forward to getting to know and making friends with many of you!

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hey Kati. Welcome. Not long now!!

[moregoodtimes 331]

Welcome and best wishes on your journey. I have a notebook of info gathered from this site and feel prepared to go through surgery and the next many months of reduction. I am in the middle of my two week liquid diet for liver reduction..surgery on January 30th! There are some veterans on here who give some great advise and guidance and your own research is invaluable! Important threads are pinned and using the search feature will help you find previous info posted on the subject. It's good to have you you here!

[joseph 40]

Welcome.

[AussieLady 521]

Good luck Katie. I hope you are as happy with your sleeve as I am with mine.

[himalaya62 221]

Hi Katie! We can do this together. My sleeve date is Feb 5th and your right. The wait is agonizing! I start my pre op liquid diet on Tuesday so I am full speed ahead. I live in Cape Coral FL but having my surgery near Ft. Lauderdale. I'm excited! Take care and God Bless!

[Traci J. 207]

Welcome Katie and good luck to you on your journey. It can be rough at times, but keep your eye on the prize and it'll all work out.

[Richard Foor 655]

Welcome and Good Luck

[Diamondeyed 399]

Welcome...

[gmanbat 5,889]

WELCOME!!!!!

[crossmy_h3art 17]

I have surgery the same day as you! Keep in touch (:

[sweetie2003 36]

++wave++wave++ im new too!! Im nervous and excited! And this is great for me since hubby is tired of talking about it! How do i get a profile pic up?? Anybody know. Is it cuz im on my cell?

[Richard Foor 655]

I don't think there is anyway to post a profile pic on the cellphone app.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Congratulations on your decision Kati, you won't regret it!! You day will be here before you know it. Relax and enjoy the ride!!

[InMyNext30Years! 42]

Hello welcome! im new too! I'm in New Jersey! I'm having my surgery on 1/28 I'm doing my pre-op diet now, not so easy lol