Welcome!

Hi Jen,
Welcome!  You are in the right place this is an awesome group! 

Welcome Jenn, post often, we are a fun group.  Looking forward to getting to know you better.  Hugs, Kathy

Jenn - did you get the surgery?  Your post is from last year.  I hope you did.  If you did, has it helped with your arthritis?  I have it in my knees too.  I'm 17 days post op (RYN).  I have lost a total of 54 pounds since starting this journey. I notice my knees don't hurt as much.  My big pain in in my back, dead center.  I can't seem to get rid of it.

Hi Marybeth

No i haven't had the surgery yet .. I had some trouble mostly with the surgeon .. 1st they didn't submit the paperwork and when they did they got denied .. it was not an approved center for medicaid insurance .. I have a seminar scheduled for this friday with the approved surgeon and I will get some additional instructions and paper work. I don't think i will have to go and do every thing again .. just the things that the other surgeon didn't require ..

Jenn

Good to see you posting Jenn, looking forward to hearing that you have a surgery date.  Best of luck with the new surgeon.  Hugs

Welcome everyone I missed, I have added all I see to friends, good luck in your journeys.
This is an awesome group, I feel like family here. I love my Buddys, new ones included.
Huggs!

I have never introduced myself so I thought I would do it. My name is Melissa. My girlfriend's name is Cassie we are planning on having the RNY together. I am 22 years old and shes 23 years old. i really dont know what else to say if u got any questions just ask and i would be willing to answer then. also we live in upstate new york and having surgery in saranac lake, new york

Glad you posted Melissa.  Feel free to add your thoughts and comments to any of the threads below, even start your own if you have a question.  Pass on greetings to Cassie as well.  glad to have you both onboard.  Hugs

Hi! I am Tania. I am 35 and married to my awesome, supportive DH. We have been blessed with two wonderful boys (11 and 9). I have a close family, and many close friends, but was thrilled to find OH to meet people going through the same situations I am experiencing.

I had my surgery Monday, August 10th and all went well. The next day I did my 17 laps and Wednesday I was freed. I feel so blessed. This surgery was the best gift I could give myself. I can't wait to see how each month changes my life. These pounds made so many things difficult, now I just want to explode through life. I can't wait!

I have really enjoyed meeting so many new friends on Bariatric Buddies! I love making new friends, so feel free to click on blog and add me as a friend!!

Be blessed!

Hi Tania! Thanks for posting about yourself and allowing us to get to know you! Its great to have you in our group!  Its an amazing journey! It has it's hard times and frustrations, but it is an awesome journey, and worth the effort it takes to make it a success!

Its great that you have a supportive husbands and good friends, and you are very blessed to have your boys! Enjoy them! Soon you will be able to do more than you ever imagined with your family!
Congrats! Welcome  to our great group!