Welcome!

Hello Everyone!  I am a newbie here! I guess you can say I am dragging my feet about making my introductions to the group, but, better late than never!  I am coming to you from Colorado, 37 years old, mother of 2 teenager boys and a teenage step-daughter that I love very much.  Proud daughter of a Vietnam Vet!  I am a collector and huge fan of the frog, which one can tell by my screen name.
I am scheduled to have my RNY on August 26th in Denver at Swedish Medical Center.  The long wait is just about over.  I have been fighting the insurance companies for 10 years trying to get the surgery.  This was going to be my last battle with the all mighty insurance gods.  I have had a battle with my weight as long as I can remember.  My Mom started putting me on diets back at the tender age of 5!  And it has been a jiant yo-yo ride since then.  Now I am ready to get off that nasty ride!  Though my Mom is not here to see me win my battle with my weight, she will be my guardian angel durning my surgery.
I will have my trusty lap top with me during my stay in the hospital to give updates, and my friend can post updates for me during my stay.

Awesome to have you post and introduce youself! I want to officially welcome you to the Bariatric Buddy Group!  Please jump right in to any conversations going on. I'm not sure how many will see your introduction here, so I am going to make a post to direct them here to read all about you and to welcome you in!
Congrats on winning the insurance battle finally! You are almost there now! I'm so happy for you!
And definately do keep us posted!

Hello ms cofroglady, glad to meet you, and looking forward to hearing your progress.  Your surgery is just around the corner, I will keep you in my thoughts.  Hugs, Kathy

isn't charlotte your name?  i thought i asked u last night on the  chat session. it is good to see u post.  i didn't even realize that this welcome post was here.  post a lot in the regular buddy session so we can get to know u.  i have surgery on the 26th also, i wish u luck.  vick

Welcome Charlotte!

I enjoyed chatting with you this past Monday night! 

I look forward to hearing about your surgery experience and what I am sure will be an awesome story of weight loss success!

Take care!

Hello,

My name is Jenn and I was recently refered ( recommended) to see a bariatric surgeon. I live in Rochester, NY. I am 39 years old and have been losing the battle of the budge since I was 15 years old.  I have not even been to see the surgeon yet, I have an appointment with her on Aug 27th. I was told to bring a support person so I am bringing my Mom. I'm Not sure how much support she will be as she has always been critical of me all of my life.  But about 6 or 7 months ago she offered to have a lap band done for me and I told her no.  I didn't want her having the expense on her credit card. But now that a doctor has recommended this to me and he has said that he will write letters of medical necessity for the surgery .. which he thinks that the gastric by pass would be good because it helps you in 2 ways.  I have moderate to severe arthritis in my knees and unexplained swelling of my feet .  The osteo doctor that recommended this says that he cannot even consider surgery until my BMI is below 40. 
Boy I am telling you my life story here .. :-) 
Anyways, I looked up alot of information thru OH and have gotten information about the diet restrictions and requirements.

Thanks for reading my post,

Jenn

Hey Jenn! Welcome! Thank you for sharing so openly with your new buddies. You have found an awesome froup to support, encourage and help you along. The gals here are loving and kind and happy to reach out to one another. We'll walk along side of you as you begin your journey. Ask any questions you may have and I look very forward to continuing to get to know you!
Hugs!

hello, jenn, welcome to our crew. post on thr main bariatric buddy board so we can get to know u better.  we have a chat session every monday at 6 central and that is a good way to get to know more people.  if i can do anything to help you, feel free tp pm me or just post it on the board.  take care and be sure to pick a good surgeon. vick

Hi everyone, welcome to our little club. Everyone here is soo nice and helpfull so don't worry about asking questions. I am going in for rny Sept 1st and being in this group has been awsome and calming.  You will make great friends here So good luck. 

Welcome, Jenn!  Happy to have you join us!

Deciding between the lapband and gastric bypass is tough.  I spent the first year planning for the lapband and then changed my mind around the time I finished my doctor supervised weight-loss plan.  My reasons for changing to the gastric bypass were related to the condition of my body - particularly my lower back and knees.  I am hoping to drop weight quickly so that I can become active quickly.  Plus, my BMI is hovering around 60 and the surgeon says that most people in that range do the best long-term with the bypass.  So, that's what I am doing - on Sept. 14th!

I don't mean to be nosey ... wait, yes I do (LOL!) ... but do you have anyone else that you think can be your support person?  Adapting a whole new lifestyle after surgery is gonna be rough.  I really think you should have someone that will provide you support 100% of the time.

Anyway, I wish you the very best and look forward to learning more about you!  Take care!