Newbie here

Hi all - I've been reading this board for a few weeks now so I thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself. I am near the beginning of my WLS journey having attended orientation at UC Davis (Sacramento) on 10/1. I've managed to knock out some of the health screening tests (blood work, EKG, treadmill test, chest x-ray, well-woman) and I have my first consultation with Dr. Ali (or Dr. Fuller - I'm not sure which one) on 11/21. From what I understand this will be a 4.5 hour appointment where I will find out "if" I am a candidate. I am keeping my fingers crossed because I believe that this tool will be right for me!

A little about me - I'm 34, current weight is around 300, and I've ranged from overweight to morbidly obese since I was about 13 years old. I have high blood pressure, PCOS, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance/pre-Diabetes. Up until 8 days ago, I smoked between 5-15 cigarettes per day for the past 16 years.

I am looking forward to transforming my overall health and lifestyle while using this process as a tool. While I do not yet have children, my husband and I hope to someday, so I'm also looking forward to hopefully improving my reproductive health through weight loss.

Now that I'm embarking on week #2 as a non-smoker, I'm almost ready to begin the process of achieving my desired 10% weight loss prior to surgery. I have read that a low-carb/high protein diet might best prepare me for post-op, so I plan to give it a try right after Thanksgiving.

I appreciate any insight, advice, experiences, etc. you all might be able to share. Looking forward to being part of this community!

Welcome to the Cali board! I am looking forward to getting to know you.
You'll love it here!  This is a great bunch on the board!

HUGS
JOY

Thanks for the warm welcome, Joy! I'm glad to be here and looking forward to getting to know you all as well!

Welcome to the boards! Sounds like you are taking control of your process and I think you are going to do great! Looking forward to getting to know you!


S

 Thanks for the vote of confidence and ditto! 

Hi and welcome to the Cali Board.  This is a wonderful, caring board and you will get so many good thoughts, vibes and advice.  I wish you the best on this journey to good health.  We will all get there together and have a heck of a story to tell as we evolve.

Welcome again, feel free to add me to your friends list.

Barb

 Thanks, Barb! Looking forward to going through this journey with all of you!

~Andrea

Welcome hun, 

I too am pre-op, but wanted to welcome you to the Cali Board...

Everyone here has been super sweet and friendly, so I know you will be happy..

CONGRATS ON BEING SMOKE FREE BY THE WAY.. WAY TO GO! 

Take Care and once again Welcome..


~Jenn~

Hi there, and welcome!  I thought I'd say HI because I am in West Sacramento, so not too far from you.  I have Kaiser, and have to go all the way to Fremont for everything, but as of right now I am done and on the waiting list for surgery.  It's nice to see people that aren't so far away!

Congrats on quitting smoking.. that is hard. Have a great day!

Christina