ty36 4 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) im new to the site i thought i would say hi and introduce myself i'm ty 36 single mother of two i've been chubby most of my life but after having my first kids i became over weight then after my second i be came very over weight i lost some of the weight but put it back on and then some weighing more then i did @ 9 mnths so i started looking into wls did some research for about a yr put it off for awhile because i was to ashamed to as my doc for a referral and admit to myself that i needed help but in oct i knew it was time because i was packing on the pds so to make along story short i go the referral and go approval from my insurance and now i'm having my surgery feb. 12th so happy but scared Edited January 24, 2014 by PdxMan 3 gmanbat, Good Molly and JerseyGirl68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeLee37 109 Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome and congratulations on your decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome to BariatricPal. Pretty much everyone here has, at one time, been in your shoes. There is no need for embarrassment or shame when you ask for help. Please make yourself at home here. You are amongst friends. 1 JerseyGirl68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ty36 4 Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome and congratulations on your decision thank u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperFab 689 Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome!! You'll find lots of great people, support and a wealth of information here April 1 ty36 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ty36 4 Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome to BariatricPal. Pretty much everyone here has, at one time, been in your shoes. There is no need for embarrassment or shame when you ask for help. Please make yourself at home here. You are amongst friends. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plantosleeve67 12 Posted January 24, 2014 Best of luck to you! It is the best decision I have ever made!!! 1 ty36 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melting in Az 22 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Hello and Welcome. You've definately come to the right place. I've gained so much knowledge here, and so many have helped without even realizing it. You're going to do great! Keep me updated on your surgery, I'm excited for you. Edited January 24, 2014 by Melting in Az Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ty36 4 Posted January 24, 2014 Hello and Welcome. You've definately come to the right place. I've gained so much knowledge here, and so many have helped without even realizing it. You're going to do great! Keep me updated on your surgery, I'm excited for you. thank u and i will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted January 24, 2014 Welcome and congrats on your decision. You'll find some really great folks with really great tips and ideas. Good luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites