JillC878 59 Posted October 22, 2013 OK. Here goes...... I think I should say a little something about myself since I am reading all about y'all. I got my referral from my PCP on 10/16/13 and go for my orientation/class, meeting with insurance counselor, and first apt with the surgeon/team on 11/7/13. I am going to UVA (University of VA) and am not sure who my surgeon will be yet (because it is a teaching hospital). I have been overweight my whole life and I am sure like many of you I have struggled to control it. I know I have a food addition...more like sugar addiction. I have tried so many different things; most recently I tried a drug called Qsymia with no results. It has been very frustrating. Add the fact that I have some other medical issues that have developed in the last few years and between the conditions and the meds, the weight keeps piling on. What made me decide to have the surgery is that my PCP (and my Rheumatologist) told me that loosing the weight would make me feel better. Less pain can't be a bad thing and I am willing to do almost anything to get there. I am realistic; I know that loosing weight is not a "cure all" for my medical issues or for emotional ones. I am very excited to start this journey and am happy to have found a community to share it with. I have a great support system at home, but they will not understand everything my body and mind are going through. I have found inspiration and knowledge here and want to thank you all. Sharing your stories have helped someone (me) and I look forward to sharing my journey with the hope of helping someone too. 4 JOANNE M HOLL, dylanmiles23, Watchershrink83 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted October 22, 2013 Hello Jill and welcome! 1 dylanmiles23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzEboni912 177 Posted October 22, 2013 OK. Here goes......I think I should say a little something about myself since I am reading all about y'all. I got my referral from my PCP on 10/16/13 and go for my orientation/class' date=' meeting with insurance counselor, and first apt with the surgeon/team on 11/7/13. I am going to UVA (University of VA) and am not sure who my surgeon will be yet (because it is a teaching hospital). I have been overweight my whole life and I am sure like many of you I have struggled to control it. I know I have a food addition...more like sugar addiction. I have tried so many different things; most recently I tried a drug called Qsymia with no results. It has been very frustrating. Add the fact that I have some other medical issues that have developed in the last few years and between the conditions and the meds, the weight keeps piling on. What made me decide to have the surgery is that my PCP (and my Rheumatologist) told me that loosing the weight would make me feel better. Less pain can't be a bad thing and I am willing to do almost anything to get there. I am realistic; I know that loosing weight is not a "cure all" for my medical issues or for emotional ones. I am very excited to start this journey and am happy to have found a community to share it with. I have a great support system at home, but they will not understand everything my body and mind are going through. I have found inspiration and knowledge here and want to thank you all. Sharing your stories have helped someone (me) and I look forward to sharing my journey with the hope of helping someone too.[/quote'] Hello Jill and welcome. I have some of the same things also. My arthritis does not require a rheumatologists. Hopefully I will be better once I have the surgery. I would like to let you know I have learned so much and I hope you will too. 2 dylanmiles23 and JOANNE M HOLL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAATNS 1,473 Posted October 22, 2013 Hello and welcome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanmiles23 2,198 Posted October 22, 2013 Welcome. The best thing I did was get the band. I am off all medications except for the Vitamins and minerals that are required. I can walk more and longer. I have a very bad back and bad knees but I go to the gym and do what I can. Aquatic exercise is the best for sore joints but where I went closed and I never went else where. A few things I didn't do before the surgery. Take pictures and measurements. Measurements seem to go down faster than scale I have found. Good luck and keep us posted on your meetings. Arlene 1 Jim1967 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim1967 3,569 Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Jill and welcome aboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MistyfortheMountain 119 Posted October 23, 2013 I am also just starting my journey. Hello and welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted October 23, 2013 Hi there, very excited for you! I've been on this forum for a few months and have learned so much from the people here. Now everything is falling into place and in two weeks I'll be banded. I look forward to being on the forum together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM 1,956 Posted October 23, 2013 Welcome aboard. You will learn a lot here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.Vickie 68 Posted October 23, 2013 Hi & welcome to your new home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchershrink83 61 Posted October 23, 2013 Hello Jill and welcome. You're going to find some amazing tips, friends, encouragement, and a whole lot of other things on this site. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted October 23, 2013 welcome welcome, this site is a lifesaver. nice that you found it so fast. good luck on your journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineed2dothis4me 87 Posted October 23, 2013 Welcome. I am new also. One week post op and doing good. This site is great. You also will find a lot of motivating stories. We are all here for each other and we can not fail. 1 JOANNE M HOLL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
