Intro.....

Hi Ladies and Gents!


I'm Nessa from Orange county.....
Well I'm the new kid in town I guess lol... I been reading up on all the different types of surgeries for a few years now, but didnt really want to make a commitment till now. I recently had gained more weight then should be on this little frame of mine and my health is starting to take a turn for the worse...My fiance is afraid of losing me and so is my mother...but to be honest I'm afraid of losing them both as well... all three of us are big and maybe by me looking into the WLS idea... will possibly get them motivated to change as well...

Just not sure what my next step should be.

You may go to a few free seminars. I went to about 6 in order to get a feel for different surgeons. (I chose the last surgeon I met!) Just a thought. Good Luck to you!

Just saying Hi and welcome.

Welcome :)  It's a big step to begin seriously considering surgery... my best suggestions are to get referrals for good programs in your area, attend info programs, schedule a consultation, and research the heck out of the program.  I think many of us greatly benefit from obtaining counseling services, regardless of whether you go through the surgery or not.  Getting to where we've reached (in terms of our highest weights) typically means an unhealthy relationship with food.  Working through those issues is crucial and I'm a big fan of having professional help along the way. 

It's always a good thing to be a trailblazer!  My Sweetie is also going to get WLS after hearing my decission.  We are going in different directions (RNY - VSG), but working together to be together for decades to come!

Never an easy decission, but you are in the right place for support!  Stay positive & HUGS from the West Coast!

Brenda  : )~