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Hello everyone,      . I am considering weight loss surgery. My sister is actually having surgery today. I am 33, and have been overweight all my adult life. I can not seem to get it off no matter what I do. Have done weigh****chers, Am at my 3rd gym. I go to the gym 3-5 days a week for 1.5 - 2 hrs a night. I have been doing this since late January and have finally lost about 11lbs. My friend and I go together, she has lost almost 40 lbs. I am insulin resistant - related to PCOS, and have mild asthma. Have dealt with PP depression after the birth of my youngest daughter, and have a history of several tumors. Otherwise health is right now ok. I am 5 ft 8.5 and at 271lbs.    Wow, I can't believe my husband doesn't even know that and yet I just posted it for all of you to see.     I have reached a point in my life that this HAS to change.  I look forward to meeting all of you and gaining the information I need to know what decision is right for me and my family.

Welcome to the MD forums. You have come to a great place to meet people who have struggled like you are. Keep us posted on your journey. We will welcome you with open arms to the "Losers" bench Kelly

Good luck to you and your decision making. I am 5 8 and 264. I was 276 2 weeks ago. I just had surgery and am very happy. My hsband doesnt know my weight either! lol

Hi !!!  Welcome aboard!   Best wishes as your WLS journey begins and continues.   The Maryland board is a group of very caring and supportive folks so you have definitely come to the right place. Hugs, Mo

Welcome to the board. Good luck with your journey. Wanda

Welcome ! Kendra

Welcome to the boards! I wish you luck on this wonderful journey. I hope you find all the answers you need. This is a great group of people. Kelli

Wow, thanks for the welcome! I did make a call tonight for an appt. Am going to make another post to get opinions on DR's.  Wasn't overly impressed with this office already. I called and they won't even give me an appt until they mail out a packet, I fill it out, send it back, they process it. Then they will send me another packet that I have to fill out and when they get that back, then they will call me to make an appt.  mmmmm is that normal? I told her I hadn't even made a decision yet- just wanted to talk to the DR and ask some questions. She said they have to go through these steps, that is just how their office works. 

Welcome to the board, Dee! You've come to the right place for support and information.  Best wishes to  you as you begin your WLS journey :-)