Hello...I have posted this information a couple of times.  I am inviting ANY gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered members or supporters  to a specific "MESSAGE BOARD"  for our community. Since posting the first invitation several longtime OH members who where not aware of this board have started to post. This is the direct link to the message board. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/gay_lesbian_bisexual_trans gender/posts.html Thank You........Sean

I can't believe it.  I stepped on the scale and to my bewilderment, I'm down 17 lbs. since my surgery on 10/24/07!!!!  I'm sure it's mostly water weight...but hey...I could care less!  It feels GOOD!

Thanks!  I'm feeling better everyday!  The only complaint I have at the moment is that my stitches are so itchy and driving me crazy!!!  You know, they say good things are worth waiting for....and I have so much to be thankful for.  It's a new start in my life, and what a wondrous journey lies ahead!

That was quick.  I checked the BCBSKC web site this morning and I have been approved for surgery.  It took only 3 days.  Next step is see the surgeon (Dr. Hitch****) and finish up a couple of pre-hospital items and I am ready to go.  With any luck I will see him in the next week and get my surgical date.  I'm pumped!

Well, after almost a year of being gone, I'm back.  I had looked into WLS, but even with letters of recommendation by my docs, my HMO wouldn't budge.. I have changed doctors, and this new doc is even more against Bariatric surgery than my other doctor was.  I have changed my job, and now am working at the hospital in my community where these are done, and have a couple new work friends who have had the surgery.  They gave me tips, and which insurance plan I need to sign up for to get it paid.  I don't know, I'm pushing 60, but cannot live this way much longer.   I will probly need to change docs again (sigh), but it will be worth it if I can find someone who will support me. Thanks