New to this site, Awaiting insurance,

Thank you very much! So glad to be here!

 I enjoy pina coladas, horseback riding, and long walks on the beach.  ;)

 

Aw, not getting caught in the rain? 

Haha.  Yes, that too...and coincidentally, I am not into yoga and typically feel like I have half a brain.  ;)

Hi Christopher! Welcome. Our journey seems very familiar. I am 34 and I started this journey in April weighing 357 lbs. I too have hypertension. I jumped through all my insurance hoops and finally got approval last week and a surgery date. Which is 4 weeks from today. If your planning the rny there is a forum especially for us as well. Lots of people who have been where we are and who have already done this and have great suggestions too. Congrats on putting your health first and starting down this journey!

Hello, Ally!

Thanks for the kind wishes and sweet words.  I must say...our journey does seem quite familiar, and it's kind of a comfort knowing someone is on the same path, and at kind of the same time as I.  My boyfriend is SUPER supportive, but doesn't completely understand.  It's nice to know someone out there that is literally going through the same thing, at the same time.  :D

And thanks for the advice...I didn't realize I was just in the general WLS forums...I now am going to kick over to the RnY forum and check it out. 

And a big hug and congrats to you as well! :D

So glad to not be doing this journey alone!

Family support is so important. Glad you boyfriend is supportive. That is a huge thing I'm and of itself. Keep in touch!

Welcome Christopher!