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Hi! Thought I would introduce myself, I'm Maggie...I live in Rego Park, Queens,43, i'm 5'4" and about 256lbs...and umm my journey so far...well i started researching WLS about 3 years ago...I wasn't a fat kid but I guess around puberty I started to gain weight...though i'm not sure i was fat then either...I developed very early but I remember being take to weigh****chers the first time at 12 years of age. I was well developed by then, had passed for 16 but I guess my parents thought i was a fat kid. Anyway, over the years i've tried lots of diets, from Richard Simmons to Weigh****chers about 10 times and nothing worked for very long.  My first realization of WLS came i believe when Carney Wilson had hers and I started to look into it. At that time, I made an appointment with Dr. Garber in Great Neck and went thru a few of the tests he required, psychological and saw a cardiologist but then i found out my insurance didn't cover the surgery at all so I gave up and probably joined WW again lol....Fast forward a little, my sister, some of you may know her, SueofAstor, had WLS and I began to see the changes in her and how great she looked...and I had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes a couple of years before as well as high cholesterol, high tryglerides and I began to research again a little bit. Well last  year I fractured my leg and while I was out of work for 4 months I realized how much weight I had gained again, when I was diagnosed with diabetes, I lost 40lbs and rather quickly gained it all back and then some. Fast forward a little more, cuz this is turning into a novel lol After much going back and forth in my own mind, I made the decision finally to attend the lecture that my sisters doctor gives, which i did a few days ago...what he said made a lot of sense about diets and how many actually keep the weight off. After the lecture I decided that its time for me to get healthy...get this weight off and change my life, so I made an appt for my first consult which is February 22nd. I'm nervous and excited at the same time but I believe its gonna be the best decision i've ever made.  And 3 years later, my insurance now covers WLS...so i'm crossing my fingers it all goes smoothly. Thanks for listening and I hope to get to know you all (smiles* Maggie

Hey there Maggie and welcome.  You have come to the right place because everyone here is so supportive and kind. Yes, I do know who your sister SueofAstor is on this board. You have a great role model in her. She has done unbelievably well as you will too. Congrats on your journey and keep us posted.

Welcome Maggie....I congratulate you on your persistence.  Taking the first step is always hard...and you have done it twice :o)  Good luck and keep us updated.  There are wonderful people on this site and I find their support unmeasurable! Rosemary

Maggie, Welcome & congrats on taking that first step...again!!   I know who your sister is - she is awesome!! You have a great role model & someone who will fill you with all types of encouragement!!! Take advantadge of it all!!  My fingers are crossed for you that all goes smoothly!! Good luck & keep us posted!!!

Wow! I just signed on to check the website since it's a few days and here I find I posted right after you!!  I'm so proud of you and I am so glad that you signed up on here, it's a wonderful place to learn and share and as you can see, people are incredibly supportive! Thank you to those who mentioned me as a role model, it's more that I believe in paying it forward than anything else, but I appreciate you guys saying that.  I know everyone will extend my baby sister a warm OH welcome! Sue

Thanks for all the welcomes...I've actually been lurking for a little while but thought it was time to start posting ...and thanks Susan...after seeing your success, I realized it was my time..and frankly with all my health problems, I so badly want to get healthy....

Maggie

Welcome!!!!!!

Maggie, Best of luck to you in this journey.  You are very fortunate to have Sue help you along the way! Mary

Thanks for the welcomes!...and thank you Susan, you've inspired me to do this finally..i'm so proud of how well you've done and great you look.

 

Maggie

Hi Maggie, Welcome to the NY Forum!   There are parts of your post that sound  extremely familiar to me and to most I'm certain who will read it. You are not alone!!  Many people are going through the same situation as you are.   Congratulations for taking this step.  I'm certain that your life will only get better after WLS.   Ask any questions, any time! Good luck to you, PS  I'm originally from Corona, right around the corner,,,,but presently living on LOng Island.