Introduction

Hey Guys/Gals,

I am a Newbie to the OH family and I am glad I found this site. (Thanks Google!)

I am 32yrs old (33 on December 14th) and I am in the ending stages of collecting all the information and paperwork required by my surgeon.  I reside in North CaCaLiNa and was originally from New York City (How bout Dem Yankees!!!). 

My possible surgery dates are December 14th (Kind of Ironic) or December 20th.

This decision had been on my mind for over a year now and I finally decided this would be the best way to be healthy and be there for my wife and my kids (hoping to have some).

I'd like to get to know many of you and your progress after surgery so I know what to expect and what to stay away from.

Hi there and welcome :) 

I had a VSG in July 13th so my experience is a bit different from RNY but glad to meet you.

 Welcome Juan.  I am pretty new as well.  I had my surgery on 11/10/11.  I have lost 28 lbs so far.  I get frustrated sometimes with the slow weight loss, but at least I am going down.  Congrats on your surgery date.  Michelle.

Congrats on your surgery Michelle.  Wow, 28 lbs already, you are rocking your tool.  Everyone loses at slightly different rates.  This is not a race, but a lifestyle adjustment with the surgery as a tool to limit portions.  You are doing amazing!!!

Juan, congrats on getting a surgery date, or two.  Having wls on your birthday could be the best gift you have ever received on your birthday.  Talk of new birthdate, wls birth that is.  Looking forward to reading more on your journey through wls and recovery.  Either date is just around the bend.  Which surgery did you decide on?