New here...

Hey there. My name is Heather and I am new to this site.. I have looked around and I have seen some interesteing help and tips.. looking forward to reading more...  Heather

Hi Heather, Welcome to the VA board. The folks on here are awesome. So much  good advice. Come here to vent, share happy news, sad, whatever. We are here for you. Where are you in your journey?

Welcome to the VA Board Heather and looking forward to seeing you post. We are here for whatever we can do to help you through your journey. Best of luck.

Hi all I'm new here also. My name is Cherritta. I am looking to hear all the great stories and info everyone have.

Welcome Wattie!  Come on in and chat! So...where are you at in your journey????

Welcome Cherritta! You've come to the right place. We are a great source of guidance and information. Let us know where you are in your journey. It helps us HELP YOU! All best...

Welcome Heather and please feel free to ask any questions you like........ we are friendly here..... Jackie

WELCOME!!!!!!!!  You have stumbled across a great group of people in various stages of the journey.  Don't be shy...jump right on in as there is always someone here. I see you are in VA Beach!  COOL!!!!! Where are you at in your journey?  Just starting out?  Researching?  Pre-Op?

Welcome Heather! Tell us what part of your journey you are in. There are many variations here. Some newly post-op, some a year, 2, 3 even almost 5 years post-op. I encourage to read and post/reply often. Its the best way to arm yourself with knowledge. All best...

Thanks so much for the warn welcomes. Right now I am in the begging stages. I just went to the seminar last night talking about it. The only problem I am having is I dont have the high blood pressure, diabete, or anthing like that. I am considered disabled due to I have deterating disc disease and I have had 3 lower back surgeries, 1 neck surgery so needless to say I am very limited on what I can and cant do and due to that I am packed on the pounds and cant get them off. It isnt the I eat bad, it is just due to the sugeries (they have been going on for 12 years now) it has really taken a toll on me and I cant get out there and do what I should be doing to try to lose the weight. I have to call the doctors office this morning and talk to the insurance person and go over all this and see if she can get it approved without me having the above problems. Cross your fingers for me. Once again thanks so much for the warm welcomes..