Ready for a change

[dave61 2]

My name is Dave live in Arlington Texas 51 yrs old just joined vertical sleeve talk hoping to get the sleeve sometime in Nov or Dec of this year I started the insurance process I am doing research now as much as I can at this point in my life I have many health issues high blood pressure, high chlorestol, sleep aptena, sore joints knees and ankles life is not very good right now not enjoying at present time I cannot walk a lot do to weight on the joints weighing in at 345 hoping for goal 180 want to make friends here and gain knowledge.

[AussieLady 521]

Welcome Dave and good luck with your weight loss journey. You will get a lot of information on this site.

[mytime2shine 229]

Welcome Dave-- fellow Texan!!! You will get so much info from this site!!! Best of luck on your journey! See ya on the losers' bench soon!!!

[mistysj 1,940]

Welcome to VST! I hope you find lots of info and support here.

[Lissa 2,631]

Dave, Welcome to VST!! You're starting a wonderful journey that will change your life and make you feel at least 20 years younger!! I had knee problems and tons of co-morbidities (sleep apnea, asthma, high cholesterol, blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, rheumatoid arthritis, and on and on) pre-op. I couldn't walk from my front door to my car without pain and being out of breath. In 22 months I've lost 120 pounds and all of the co-morbidities except the sleep apnea, which has improved tremendously. I'm now capable of walking any distance I like, including two or three times up and down the mall if I so desire. My knees don't hurt and I breathe easily. You will have similar results, I'm sure. Good luck on your journey!!!