Greetings Family! - (Newbie post)
I've been lurking for a while and decided to finally post. I have just started this journey but I'm thrilled to see that there is a supportive GLBT family within the WLS family. I know that it shouldn't matter but it does.
I'm hoping to have surgery this year. I've been big as far back as I can remember except for a brief spell in college. I really gained weight after quitting smoking in '85. I have been able to lose weight in the past (usually when I was single and wanted a new boyfried) but I always gained it back. In 2001 I lost a LOT of weight in the process of getting single (read messy breakup) and have gained almost all of it back.
I had consults with two different surgeons and decided that I would rather drive 200 miles out of town and go with experience. I don't like the idea of being that far away from my support network but I think it's the right decision. Right now I'm waiting on insurance approval.
I'm really looking forward to joining you on the losing side.
Bubba
Super-duper welcome to both you and Sierra to our family!!! 
I love this site. We can be real, and honest with our thoughts and feelings, and it's an open site where we can discuss where our loved ones come in to the picture--both good and bad, and know that support and respect will be forthcoming!
I've been on this site for about 2 years. I won't be having surgery, as my insurance company see's no reason for me to have it; so I'm a do-it-yourself-er!! I'm in good company, fortunately. There is a messageboard for NON-Ops, so I vascillate between this home, and that comfy zone for support.
Please let me know if I can do anything to support you. Any questions or concerns, throw them out there, and someone will answer! I love this group of people. 
Jessica 
I love this site. We can be real, and honest with our thoughts and feelings, and it's an open site where we can discuss where our loved ones come in to the picture--both good and bad, and know that support and respect will be forthcoming!
I've been on this site for about 2 years. I won't be having surgery, as my insurance company see's no reason for me to have it; so I'm a do-it-yourself-er!! I'm in good company, fortunately. There is a messageboard for NON-Ops, so I vascillate between this home, and that comfy zone for support.
Please let me know if I can do anything to support you. Any questions or concerns, throw them out there, and someone will answer! I love this group of people.
Jessica 
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