Hello all

So I have been lurking here the past few months and I figure its past time for me to introduce myself. I have gotten so much information from ya'll already. My name is Jacob and I am 34 years old. I am married with 2 beautiful red headed daughters.

I have been trying to get this surgery for at least 5 years but haven't been able to due to finances. Well I finally have insurance that covers it so I am currently in the process of jumping through those hoops. My last weight management appointment is scheduled for June 5 and then I have to get an upper gi. After that (fingers crossed) I should be good to go. So far I have lost about 20 lbs and I'm hoping to lose another 12 before surgery.

I tend to ramble a bit so I think I'll cut this off here. I tend to read more than I post in general as I'm pretty introverted, but I'm working on it so hopefully you'll see me around. If not, I'll still be here reading.

Tldr: Hi, I'm new here and I ramble a bit.

WELCOME! Thank you, for providing such an informative intro. I feel like I have known you, for years, already!

You won't find a more knowledgeable, supportive, honest group of folks ANYWHERE...

Now that you are no longer just a LURKER, you will enjoy OH so much more :)

Again, welcome, to our FAMILY !!

Howdy!

Welcome. There are so many amazing folks here with great advice.

Welcome!

Welcome and congratulations on your insurance!!

Thanks! Credit for the insurance has to go to my wife though for being willing to go back to a job where she has to stand on her feet all day (starbucks). She and I are going through this process together and are hoping to have the surgeries about a week apart.

Welcome! Standing on her feet all day will be far less taxing once she loses weight.

Welcome!!

Welcome Jacob! I lurked for a long time before I posted as well, I am glad I finally did. That is wonderful that you and your wife are going through the process together. Best wished to you both!