New here...

Hi,

I am new to the forum...I am just starting the process of getting gastric bypass, though I have been thinking about it for years. I have an appointment with the surgeon on May 16th. So....yeah. Just starting, feeling excited, a little nervous, and kind of obsessed. :) Looking for good places to pick up personal stories. I have been on youtube some. Does anyone have any favorite blogs or anything like that with personal stories? 

Thanks!

Welcome! This site has been the best thing for me. Research all you can :)

This site is like a big family where everyone understands what you are going through because they have been there too! It's great! When I had surgery August 29,2012 I didn't know anyone who had had any kind of weight loss surgery. My highest weight was 272 and I had diabetes,high cholesterol,high triglycerides and uncontrolled high blood pressure on 3 pills. I lost my weight in less than 10 months and today weigh 120 to 123. I have been this weight almost 3 years. I won't say it's easy as it involves making good choices everyday,but if I can do it you can too! Diabetes is gone,cholesterol and triglycerides are perfect and my blood pressure is good on one low dose pill. Before surgery I was winded going down the basement steps and today I walk 4 plus miles a day for fun. I wore a tight 28 pants before surgery and today I wear a 0 or 00. I'm including a before and after picture too!

You look so great! Thanks for the encouragement.

Stick around and keep reading...you will see plenty of stories on here. No regrets.

Welcome!    I'm fairly new post-op just about a month.  The first few weeks have been kinda hard, but I'm starting to feel great!  Keep reading and asking questions.  This is a great group.

Thanks all! I can't wait. I'm trying to stay a little detached because, as far as I can tell, my insurance will cover and all should go well, but you just never know. I wish my appointment was sooner, because I might go crazy between now and May. :) 

what insurance did you have?