Hey Everyone :)

[Krysta03 11]

Hi everyone! My name is Krysta. I'm 27 years old and I'm new to this forum. My surgery is scheduled for 12/2/13 and I'm pretty nervous and excited at the same time. Like many people here, I've struggled with my weight for almost all of my life and it was this year that I've been at my heaviest (I'm currently 5'6 and 258lbs). I work out 3-4 days a week but I am an emotional eater. I currently am in therapy to help with this. I'm just really ready for 2014 to be my best year yet! I am currently in graduate school and will be graduating December 2014 and I am hoping by that time I'll be feeling and looking amazing

[indecision 863]

Welcome to the board. You will find a wealth of info here. If you don't see what you are looking for then just ask! Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

[laurab136 21]

Hi I'm new as well and my surgery date is oct. 29th. I'm so excited and same here have struggled with my weight since I can remember I'm 5'3 and weigh 216 I really really hope I lose weight and start living!!! I want to be healthy and live life!!! I feel down and depressed and just absolutely no motivation to enjoy life , I hope to make friends on this forum and learn things from everyone and there experiences

[Krysta03 11]

Thank you Indecision!! Good luck with your surgery Laura!! I know exactly how you feel. I think this will be a life changing process! I'm looking forward to being more confident and feel more beautiful inside and out.

Edited October 16, 2013 by Krysta03

[Melting in Az 22]

Welcome and congratulations for your upcoming journey to a new you. Ditto on what Indecision said, this board has answered all the questions I had and some that I didn't even think of yet lol. Good Luck and keep us updated.

[Krysta03 11]

Thanks Melting!

[laurab136 21]

I know we will do great!!!! I hope u keep us posted on ur progress and journey I will too as well , this is a dream come true I'm happy for all of us, were all here for each other !!!! ❤️????

[Cupcake 801]

Congrats to you both for making the choice to be healthy and not just thin. This is a life time commitment . I know you can do it. This forum has really help me as well as the wounderful people on this site, I am not due to have my surgery until Jan 2014 but I have learned so much from everyone here. I look forward to sharing ideas and the ups and downs.

[jennylyny 1]

I am new too. Had Lapband but the band didn't work. Having it removed and sleeve done on 10/30!!

[Photo925 100]

Welcome and congrats....There is tons of good info and experiences on here. Just keep in mind that some of what people say you have to take with a grain of salt...not everyone's experience is the same...but its good to get all the info you can so you know what you might have to deal with !!

[laurab136 21]

Congrats to you both for making the choice to be healthy and not just thin. This is a life time commitment . I know you can do it. This forum has really help me as well as the wounderful people on this site' date=' I am not due to have my surgery until Jan 2014 but I have learned so much from everyone here. I look forward to sharing ideas and the ups and downs.[/quote']

Thank you cupcake i can't wait to start this journey and I know you'll do great as well and congrats to u!!! Woooooo

[laurab136 21]

Welcome and congrats....There is tons of good info and experiences on here. Just keep in mind that some of what people say you have to take with a grain of salt...not everyone's experience is the same...but its good to get all the info you can so you know what you might have to deal with !!

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I will take everything I learn into consideration!!!!!!!