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Hello Everybody!!

I am relatively new here, I've only been active for maybe an hour but I've enjoyed reading all of your posts and I thought I'd join in.My name is Brittany, I am 21 y/o in January, I weigh 365 lbs (highest 389) and I stand at 5' 9". I am in great health with the exception of my weight, and I've been in the morbidly obese category since I was around 15.

I have always wanted to lose weight but didn't realize how bad I wanted to until I was 18. I joined a gym (and went) and completely altered my diet. I lost 25 lbs within just a few months. Then I stalled. I've been at 365 since. After looking into options for me I stumbled upon an article about WLS, and the idea has stuck with me for a couple of years now. When I realized that I didn't want to look back on my graduation from college with the same expression that I look at my HS graduation, I decided to make that first step and went to a seminar. It's been a journey from there. I am hoping to be approved for VSG surgery within the next couple of months. I just have to do an upper endoscopy and meet with my PCP one more time (scheduled for 2/08). From there, I don't know how long it'll be.

Anyway, I welcome all advice that you could think to give to somebody who is pre-surgery and any questions from all of you guys. :)

Good for you for charge of your health! What will be your major in college?

Thank you! I am a psychology and criminal justice double major. I have a year 1/2 left and I can't wait to be done!

Welcome! Congrats on the 25 pound loss.

I hope that your approval goes smoothly!

Thank you :) I hope too!

Welcome! Wish I had done this at your age! Good luck with the rest of your process!