ssgtmom

[font='comic sans ms']My name is Shelly and I am 45 years old. Up until my mid 30s my weight was pretty stable around 170lbs. At around 35, I went through a very painful separation and eventually a divorce. I gained about 50lbs during that time. In my late 30s I started on antidepressent medications that helped me gain another 50lbs. I have tried weight watchers, slimfast and numerous other "diet plans" but to no avail. I finally took the leap and sought an evaluation for weight loss surgery. I have submitted my application and have my first appointment in July. I am anxious to pick everyones brain to find out, from a patient perspective, what I need to know before and after surgery. I am a go with the flow kind of person, so I am going into this process with no big expectations, just plan to take it one day at a time, one meal at a time. [/font]