Slenderella

Well, it looks like I'm about to jump on the VSG train. I'm so nervous and excited I could puke! I've been lurking and learning for several months and now that I've finally made the decision to move forward with surgery, I decided it was time to get serious about finding a support group. For most of my life I was the the curvy girl that was straddling the line of obesity, at times I was just overweight, but then something changed...I officially became obese. I will never forget the day I was reviewing some of my medical records and my doctors noted that I was OBESE!!! I'm not just talking about one doctor, several different doctors noted that in my records. ;( The most crushing moment came last summer when I went to go get a pedicure. I had on a cute sundress, I plopped my obese self down for a good foot rub, and the girl rubbing said feet asked me if I was pregnant! I was mortified and heartbroken and I felt disgusting and so embarrassed. Was she talking to ME?!?! I've decided it time to do something for me. I've spent the last 23 years devoting my time and energy to being the best wife I can be and raising 2 wonderful young men, now it's time to be the best me I can be. Now that my boys are grown I have time to focus on my needs. Over the last few months I've been trying to figure out what my needs are, and I've learned: I need to be healthy I need to feel better-in side and out I need to feel less self-concious I need to not see an obese person when I look in the mirror I need to feel attractive to my husband I need to take a picture with my family and not hate what I see I need to exercise and be active I need portion control I need to make healthy eating a priority I need to walk into a clothing store and know I can find something that fits I need to live long and active life so I can watch my kids' life unfold I need to never again be asked if I'm pregnant I need to never see the word obese in my medical records again I need to not be in pain every day of my life I need a second chance to get it right As I have researched and pondered surgery, I have wondered if I'm making the right choice. After seeing my needs in black and white, and finally exposing myself to this wonderful community, I know this is the right choice for me. My surgery date can't get here soon enough!

So glad you finally got your pain under control, that sounds awful. Hoping to have a better day today!

Ohh, we are one day apart for our surgery dates!! It's going to be great having someone to walk down that path with. I love that I am already encouraged. Good luck to you, too!

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! It's now official...my surgery is scheduled for August 1. So good to have a date and know that my needs will turn into accomplishments very soon.

Amen!! Thanks for this, it really puts things into perspective.