Thanks!  My mom was reading over my shoulder when I was writing that intro and she was like ... um.  Whoa.  You are gonna scare everyone. 

It's nice to meet you Sam!  Two days post-op!  How was it?!

Wooo Team Edward!  Can't wait to have a Twilight marathon when I get home from the hospital.

 Autum welcome to our friendly lil support world -
I am Kim - a scorpio - and I am 11 months into my VSG journey - currently maintaining!  You are going to do great - and the fun part is WE are ll here to support each other!  It is great that you have your mother on the journey with you - I think I like you already - I love polka dots and people who rock the boat!

Sending you cyber hugs and best wishes for your surgery next week - I remember how scared I was - Oh man - I worked myself into a frenzy - but I was in Mexico having my VSG - but I made it!  I am having another surgery on Dec - pesky gallbladder has to be removed. So I will be recovering from that as you head off on your VSG journey - and take your place on the loser bench!

Let us know how we can help you - remember you are never alone - we will always be here to support you!

Kim

Thanks!

Nice to meet you, Kim!  I think I like you already, too! 

Thanks for the hugs!  I am nervous, but with all the awesome support I've gotten here over night, I am ready!

Good luck with the gallbladder!  Were you having trouble because you lost so much!?  The pic in your signature is truly inspiring!

:)  I can't wait to join the party!

Hi Autum!  I'm Sarah, I'm a Taurus and I am also a graduate of an itty bitty baptist college (I was one of the few "heathens" in the bunch).  Welcome to the board, congrats on your decision!  I'm 3 weeks out and am feeling great.  No regrets at all.  GOOD LUCK on the 13th, and keep us all updated with more witty posts!!

I love heathens!  :)  Not that I was one or anything... hahaha. 

It is so awesome to hear from people that are recently through this!  I've got three weeks to get back to "normal" before I have to come back to school... so hearing that you are feeling great makes me hopeful!

And I promise!  More witty posts to come!

Welcome!  You're in for the ride of your life....sit back & enjoy!  And, stick around...this is a great board!

YAY!

Thanks!

I love your fiesty personality  . . . . I too am a December Sleever . . Dec 21. 

I am anxious to get this show on the road . . I am a 38 year old woman married to my high school sweetheart with three handsome boys.  I have a 13, 11 and 4 year olds.  My boys are very active in year around sports; football, volleyball, and wrestling.  We are a very active family!  I am ready to participate actively in their lives as well as mine.

I havent always been heavy . . . I was a rail in elementary school and then was a very healthy active athlete through high school.  I began putting on weight as I started having kids.  In the past few years I have really became unhappy in my own skin.  My husband is a firefighter . . he is still very athletic, he can go run miles in just the drop of the hat.  He still has a six-pack . . . I have always felt as if he should be embarrassed to walk next to me.  He has always been proud of the person I am regardless of how I look. 

So on my 38th birthday (Nov 14) I make the move to go see a surgeon and start this process of becoming a person that I too can be proud to look at.  I want to be able to run without worring about what I look like to others.  I love to excercise and can go on an EFX machine for an hour . . no problems.  I just wanna look better doing it.  I have no health problems currently linked to my weight so why not make the move to a new and improved Jennifer?

So with the surgery around the corner I have began drinking protein, cutting out pop and lowering my carb intake RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.  I look forward to keeping up with your progress.  Expect a friend request!!

GOOO December sleevers!

It sounds like you have your hands full with all those boys!  That is so awesome!  Being a mom is a totally amazing job, I think.  With all of that activity, this sleeve is gonna be great for you!  I taught preschool for awhile and the energy level of a 4 year old?!  Whoa.  Haha. 

Those that know what I'm doing have been asking why I would choose to do it around Christmas.  It has been a struggle trying to stop drinking soda and lowering the carbs.  I've found the protein isn't too bad... I am a huge fan of adding flavoring!  My favorite right now is orange!

Welcome!  Seems like you have an amazing attitude that will only help you as you go through this process!  Days 2-5 after surgery suck, then it gets better, each day every day.  I'm 10 weeks out today and the past 4-5 weeks have been FABULOUS.  so happy i've done this and excited to see what changes my body can make in the upcoming months/years.  I too, have the goal of doing a half marathon (totally wanting to do the disney princess half marathon in disney world in 2013).  just started walking/jogging on the couch to 5k program and it sucks, but i feel stronger after i do it.  :) 

good luck to you, it is the right decision for some people and you'll know it as soon as you wake up and be sooooo glad it's over and you're on the path to a healthier you!