On My Way !!

My name is Doug my partner's name is Jerry. We have been together for 18 years. We have both decided to have WLS and are in the process of pre-op sign-off. One more test to go. While we individually made our decision to move forward with RNY, we will be doing it together on the same day with lots of support from family and friends. This could actually happen by the end of October!!! I have been searching the web for a Gay forum to tap into. Just wanted to say hello and that we are looking forward to tapping in for support and advice. As we read each individual journey we continue to be amazed at the courage and drive to live healthy. We want to be a part of the pack. Doug & Jerry

Hi I am Sean....I am 1 month out from lap band surgery....TODAY . I do regularlly out to the main forums to "find GLBT persons and supporters" I am working today but will be around.....any questions please e-mail me or post......I am Married (live in Mass) and have been with my husband 13 years.........Live 35 miles North of Boston We have 6 cats, a dog and a very close friend that works with us..........Sean

Sean, Thanks for the welcome and support. Jerry and I certainly appreciate it. As we move forward I will certainly tap in. I think the gay forum is a great idea!!! Doug

Doug & Jerry, Welcome to the board. I had RNY on 06/28/06. You will do wonderful and I wish you both all of the success and prayers for uneventful surgeries and recoveries. My only advice is follow the doctors instructions to a T. If you do, it should make your journey a good one. Tommy

WOW! WLS on the Family Plan! Welcome to the forum. I'm new here - just since Sean's last "call-out" I had my RNY one month and one day ago. Doing great so far. Oh, my name is Barbara and my partner, Sharon, and I have been together 10 years. I'm very excited for you and Jerry! Barbara

Welcome Doug and Jerry.... I'm russ, and Kelly have been together 14 years, I'm 2 1/2 post rny I have had some plastics too....hit me up with chat or questions Russ

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. What is amazing is the all of the doctors recommended to us for our pre-op sign-of have had no problem with our being gay. They have spoken to us as a couple when every possible and today when we had our eco-cardiogram we both went in together and watched each others hearts as the test was being done. Can you folks tell me is there anything special that you did in preparation for your surgery? Would love to hear how folks got ready. Thanks, Doug

Welcome guys! I'm Rachelle and I've been with my partner Chris for 16 years. I'm 8 weeks post op RNY. This is a great place to be for support. Come here often and ask a bunch of questions. We are always here for love and support. Rachelle

Thanks for the warm welcome Rachelle. It is nice to find a group of gay folk all working towards positive healthy futures. I look forward to the group. Doug

Welcome! I am Terri and I may be furtherest out as far as WLS surgery goes. I had RNY 6 years ago and have never regretted it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I have experienced a few things over the years, including some regain and having to lose those pounds again years after surgery. Good Luck to you both! Just to add it, my partner Donna and I have been together 5 years. Terri 200 lbs lost and at goal