New to the site and looking for support!

Hello, I am new to this site and at the very beginning stages of my surgery/journey.  I have been struggling with my weight for about 10 years. I have tried every diet known and have only seen results on the no/low carb but gained it all back and then some.  I am over being fat, I am over always feeling depress about my weight, I am over food being my drug and controlling my life. I am so ashamed of my body that I don't even take off my clothes in the front of my husband.   My life has been at a stand still for too long and I want it back!   I am looking for support in anyway possible.  I am 27...215 lbs and live in Charlotte, I am looking to have the VSG or lapband  procedure and I will be a self pay patient. If anyone can help me thru the process I would gratefully appreciate it....thanks for listening!

Welcome!  You will find great support on this board.  I know I always have.  These folks are the greatest!  Good luck!

Welcome to the NC Message Board.  You will find the folks here are very friendly and supportive.  It really sounds like you are ready for your wls adventure.  Good Luck to You!

Welcome to this group. Everyone is friendly and willing to help in any way they can. The feelings you have right now are some that we have all had. Good luck. Goldie23  

 Hi,  This site has been a blessing to me I have learned alot here . Look around at the message boards and ask questions . Best of Luck to you.

Welcome to the NC OH Board. You have made the right step to take control of your life, just like we have all done. You will also have alot of support and make alot of new friends on your journey.    Reenie

Hi and Welcome.    I too am in Charlotte and was self pay I went to Dr Joya in Puerto Vallarta Mexico and the whole experience was great. I am now almost 4 months out and have lost 62lbs. I no longer have diabettes and I am healthier then I ever have been.     You are in luck as there is a support group meeting tomorrow night at Presbyterian Uptown Hospital. You can get some info there lot's of peole int he before and after stages. If you want to chat about being a self pay and Mexico send me a PM I'll shoot you my cell number and we can chat. Sandra

WELCOME You will find a lot of support here!! I have meet some of the nicest people on here!!! If you have any questions, please ask!!! Good luck on your journey!!

Support? Well, you've come to the right place. Welcome to the family. Mare

Hey Red,

Welcome to NC OH Forum. As others have said, if you are looking for a supportive, non-judgemental group of people, you have found 'em. I know that I'm biased, but I really do think that this may be the nicest, friendliest forum on OH. That doesn't mean we won't tell you what we think or if we think you need a swift kick, but it will always be done with love and consideration. You will find that there are no 'stupid' questions; if you have a question, please ask because there are usually several other people that want to know the same thing. We also really learn a great deal from each others experiences, so even though you are just starting out, know that there is someone a step or two behind you that will be grateful for learning from your experiences.

There is quite a good sized and active contengent in the Charlotte area and they get together now and then to meet in person. They will post events here on the board so that you can join in if you like.

A good way to get to know us, is to read the various posts and responses ... you can also check out our personal profiles to learn about a particular person's journey.

I know that I and others here are looking forward to getting to know you as you make your way on the journey of a lifetime.

Again, welcome ...

Barb