Hello from a newbie!

Hi everyone,

I have officially joined OH after lurking for a few months. I have enjoyed reading the VSG forum, and have picked up many tips and tricks along the way that have been enormously helpful. I hope that by joining and becoming more engaged in the discussion, I can receive (and hopefully give) even more support.

I am a 45 year old married mother of two, and a nurse practitioner. My journey started last fall when the scale hit 227 (I am 5'5") and I developed both hypertension and sleep apnea. I became afraid for my health, and afraid of the prospect of spending the rest of my life obese - just like my mother, my grandmother, and my great-grandmother before me.

I had VSG two weeks ago tomorrow by Dr. Andras Sandor, in Medford, MA. So far I am feeling pretty good most days, and have not struggled much with pain or nausea after the first 3 days at home. Boy, I am sure looking forward to meeting with my nutritionist tomorrow, though. I am SICK of protein shakes!

So thanks for being here, and I look forward to "meeting" you all through this forum.

 Welcome into the light and out of the lurking shadows!  

Congratulations on your decision to move forward with a healthy lifestyle ! Your positive outlook will be an advantage !

Welcome!o

 I had my vsg with dr. sandor 2 years ago this April - the entire practice is wonderful!!!  This surgery has been nothing short of miraculous for me.  Good luck and welcome!

Hi MMS mom- good to know you are happy and doing well 2 years out! I love the staff at LMH, and Dr.Sandor is wonderful. Thanks for the welcome!

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement, everyone!

Welcome to VSG forum and to the loser's bench.  Look forward to your input.

Welcome...   good to hear things are going well for you..   I'm also in Ma. 

Welcome aboard!