New to the site, looking for support

The names LeAnna, 30 years old and live in Portland Oregon. Just hoping to connect with others both post and pre op. I started my journey 18 months ago and met with my Kaiser surgeon on June 2 2015. I am scheduled in September to meet one last time and set my surgery date. Can't wait to get to know some of you and share my story, as well as hear others. 

Hi LeAnna. I'm new here too. I'm 33 and live all the way on the other side of the country in Central Florida. :-) I am still pre-op too. I will be self-paying for my surgery. I did all of the usual pre-op tests about 2 years ago when I had insurance that paid was going to pay for the surgery.

My surgery date depends on when I can take time from work and school. So probably early August, before school starts, or December right around Christmas break. Good luck and keep in touch!

Hello LeAnna,

Welcome to OH. I am 10 years post-op GB and am currently in the process of a revison (GB). Ysterday was my first time back on in over 10 years. What I come to find out is that it's very important to remain connected the entire time pre/post because we are all battling the same thing.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Hey there

My name is Zee and I am new here also, my surgery is set for the 14th of July and I’m ridiculously anxious. I’d love to continue to connect with like-minded folks that understand the journey esp. as it relates to the African American community because folks seem to think that AA women are supposed to be “thick” and surgery shouldn’t be an option to lose weight. 

How did your surgery go?

I am post op RNY; went through the Kaiser plan. Maintaining my journey daily. Good luck to you too.

Congratulations on your journey. I've been on my journey since 2013. I was on the fence about getting the surgery done so I flamed out of my program. After a death in the family I'm back in the program. Here in Michigan with my insurance my insurance waives the 6 month diet requirement due to my BMI being over 50. I just had my consultation with my surgeon and it went great. I'm 18 pounds down since I joined the program back on 7/21/15. My surgeon told me I didn't need to lose any more weight. So now I'm just waiting for the head nurse to schedule my medical clearance appointment. My surgery is probably going down the september. Congratulations to you on your journey. Keep strong!!

Congratulations which surgery

Hey LeAnna,

Welcome to OH!! 

I'm 7 yrs post-op and so thankful that I had my gastric bypass surgery (RNY). I was 281 lbs, now I'm 175.  No more diabetes/high blood pressure.

I wish you the best of luck on your weight loss journey.

Check out my profile for before/after pics.

Stay blessed and always encouraged.

Hi! Congratulations on your journey! I just had my surgery and am in Portland too! It would be great to be able to support each other, especially since we're in the same town! I'm new to this site too :)