New to the forum!

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum. A friend of mine told me about it and I have been looking around at it all. I have decided that I am finally going to talk to my doctor about WLS. I already know I am a canidate. When a DR first told me about it, I thought, no, it wasn't for me. And after a year of activly trying to lose weight and being unsucessful, I decided to finally do some research. I have a appt at the end of the month to try and get a refferrel to a WLS doctor. My husband is in the military and I already know that our insurance will cover it. So I guess I just want to hear some of your stories. How was your experience? I have a lot of weight to lose, and I am very short. Just very unheathy. I ahve a young daughter, (I am 24yrs old) and I have to get healthy for my family and I. I hope to get to know you all! Look forward to hearing your stories! Erica

Hey erica My name is jennifer, im also 24 with 2 small girls.. I had RNY 7 mths ago and weighed 320 when I started the process and now i weigh 189.. Im very tall, 5'10 so my goal weight is about 165.. I have gone from a size 24/26 to 12 at American Eagle, and 10's at New York & co. which is crazy to me still I would do this 100 times over. I was very scared at first but I knew I needed to do something! My dad also had the surgery nov 21st, hes lost almost 100 lbs so far.. Ive met some GREAT friends along this journey as Im sure you will too! Welcome to the boards! jen

WELCOME!! You have found the right spot. The people here are kind, understanding and very helpful. If you have a question they can't answer they can at least point you in the right direction. I too have a military hubby, and I'm putting the finishing touches on pre-op tests. I can't yet help with the post-op details but I'm here to if I can. I symphathize you researching, I know it took me a good year or two before I was sure this was right for me. It is a life changing event and should not be entered into lightly. Plus the more research I had the easier it was for me to get the from my family. I look forward to getting to know you better and again WELCOME! Hugs, Jamie

Hi Erica! Welcome to the board!!! This was the best decision I have ever made for myself. It is amazing how things can change in 9 months time. You will get tons of support and answers here. Just click on everyones name and you will pull up there site and can read their story!! Congratulations on deciding to take your life back!!!! Melissa