New to Weight Loss Surgery Forum

amcb78
on 7/25/16 5:19 pm

Good Evening Everyone,

   I'm new to the WLS Forum. So  I'm looking to find some help to understanding the WL process. I'm 3 months into the process. I've lost 10 lbs. of my 40 lbs. needed for surgery. I have a genetic history of weight problems. So I need all the help I can get. I'm 5'5" and weight 527. I have 2 kids. A 7 yr old and a 2 yr. old. So I need to get this done for a healthier life for myself but for them as well. 

Thanks

Angela

petra65
on 7/25/16 5:58 pm - AL
VSG on 06/28/16

Welcome!  You are in the right place.  There are wonderful people with a wealth of knowledge about this process.  Read as much as you can and ask questions.  This is a wonderfully supportive group.  

  

Consultation Weight: 261. SW: 241. CW: 191  GW: 135

LeapSecond
on 7/25/16 6:33 pm - AR

Welcome to the forum.  There is a wealth of information here.  When I found it I just kept reading the day before and on and on til my eyes were crossed.  If you come to a point that you want specific information there is a search tool at the top right that looks like a magnifying glass. Click on that and search away.  

HW=362(6/14) SW=314(9/14) GW=195 CW=270 (1-26-2020)

Kelly L.
on 7/25/16 8:01 pm

Welcome to the forum!!

cindimorgan
on 7/26/16 12:23 am

Welcome to the forum!

chassibi
on 7/26/16 3:07 am

Welcome! I read here for months before I had surgery. Now this place is part of my daily routine. The menu thread keeps me accountable and I like seeing other peoples protein forward menu ideas. 

Consult Weight:276/Surgery Day Weight: 241.6 /Goal Weight: 150

JaxLiving
on 7/26/16 4:24 am - Spanish Fort, AL
RNY on 05/27/16

Welcome to the forum, and good luck as you start this new journey!

SW:223, CW: 134.2; GW: 125, RNY: 5/27/16

Mary Gee
on 7/26/16 4:45 am - AZ
VSG on 05/14/14

Welcome!  Read as much as you can...you'll learn so much.  At the top of yhe page you'll see some headongs...click on those too for more info.  The magnifying glass at the top is the search feature, so you can find specific posts on any topic you're interested in.  Good luck on your journey!

       

 HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valerie G.
on 7/26/16 4:54 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

I'm so glad you found us!

As you continue to learn more about wls, take a look at the Duodenal Switch.  With your pre-op weight, it's going to give you the most aggressive results.  Your surgeon may not do that procedure, but it's worth the effort to get it.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

(deactivated member)
on 7/26/16 5:52 am

Hello and Welcome. 

This is a fair, rational place. It is a valuable resource for all things WLS (weight loss surgery). Good luck, and again, welcome. 

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