New to the group!

 Hi all! I'm Kristin and I am having my gastric bypass on August 1st. I am a bundle of feelings and emotions. I am looking forward to this new chapter of my life and hope to learn a lot from all or you and share what I learn along the way.
I am a kindergaten teacher in Nashville. I have many interests that include Predators hockey (season ticket holder!), travel, reading, and anything outdoors. I'm hoping that once I lose the weight, I hope to return to the hiking I love so much. 

Hi Kristen, Welcome to Vanderbilt Support Group! I know that you are excited about August 1st and congratulations on having a date. I look forward to following you on your journey and watching you celebrate as you return to hiking.

 Thanks Jennie! I'm really excited. I look at the before and after pics on here and can't imagine it being me yet. 

 Nice to meet you Kristin.  I totally understand how you feel about bundle of emotions and feelings.  This journey is going to be the best thing you will ever do.  Feel free to ask any questions that might help you along this journey.  We are here to guide and help you through this.  I look forward to hearing more about you journey as it progresses.

What school in Nashville do you teach at?

Terri Troup

 Thank you, Terri!
I teach at Una Elem. in Antioch. I've been there 10 yrs now and have been teaching for 25. I love what I do. it keeps me young and now I'll be able to enjoy more things with my students. They have been my biggest cheerleaders in this journey so far!

 That is wonderful to here.  I live in Davidson County and have two kids that attend Metro schools that is the reason I was asking.  It is a wonderful feeling with kids are so supportive.  I look forward to hearing more from you throughout your journey.

You will be hiking in no time, Kristin! I've been hiking since November and I just went hiking today with my nephew visiting from FL! So start making those hiking plans!

 Thanks! I'm hoping I can. I have severearthritis in both knees, so we will see. I'm going tro work hard toward it.
I can't believe Monday is almost here. Getting anxious!