Hi Everyone!

Hi

Obviously I am from California but new to this particular forum. I am just finishing up my 6 month education classes as required by my medical group...well almost. September 21 is my last class and then I get my surgeon referrel.

I's 44 years old, married 19 years and we have a 15 year old daughter. My passion is horses but I have gotten way too heavy to ride and don't feel comfortable.

I finally decided to go this route when in January of this year I was tired of hurting so bad from arthritis and suffering from terrible GERD. I have toyed with this idea for several years but I did not find it the "easy way out" but the "scary way out" and after doing lots of research and going to support groups I realized that wls had come a long way.

I am excited to start this journey and feel better all around.

Welcome to the California board.  I hope that you find lots of support here, and that we can help you out with any question that may arise during your journey.

This is a group of some great people, that are very kind to each other, and they are a wealth of info.

Again welcome.

Diane

Welcome to the California Board,
You will find this is a very friendly and helpful place no matter where you are in your journey.

There are many experienced people here to help you with anything you may need to ask.

I am very excited for you for completing your pre stuff and your decision to do something to help yourself at this difficult point.

Lori W

Welcome Melissa!  You'll find lots of support and good people here.  I suffered  from GERD something awful.  I took Prilosec daily and if I missed my dose by even an hour or two, the pain was unbearable.

Since my surgery I haven't suffered from GERD, not once!  No indigestion, acid problems, etc.  I can only speak for myself, but it's heaven to not have that pain any longer.

Hi Melissa,

Welcome to the California forum boards.  I've been helped here many times. I am only 2 months out from my RNY surgery.  So far it has been a rather long 2 months for both negative and positive reasons.  Be sure to ask questions.  I've been very thankful for the support I've found here.

MsBlues

HELLLOOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!  glad you found this place; there's a ton of information to be had here on the CA board.  So read away, and look forward to seeing you on teh losers bench.

JaviC
 are cool!

Welcome!

You have found a great place for support.  These are great people here.  Feel free to ask any questions you may have.  the people on this board have so much wisdom and are so very helpful.  Welcome to you and hope to see you posting!

Rhonda

Welcome to the California Forum...lots to learn, plenty to learn from.  This board is serious about WLS but also has alot of fun as we all understand each others needs and wants.  Everybody is unique and to the best of my knowledge and expereince, always willing to help anyway they can...
Best wishes on your new journey...
Kim S. in Fontana

Melissa...Welcome to the CALI board. This is a fun place to come not only for support ,understand but you might just make a few new friends along the way. Congratualtions on you decision to have WLS. You won't regret it, this I am sure of.
What part of Cali to you live? Me? I am a northern girl.
Glad you found us.

HUGS
JOY

Welcome :) :)