Peacefulfish Joe

Hi my name is Joe I am 65 years old I had a lap band surgery in 2010 went from 354 to 274 unti I had to have two hip replacement surgeries on my left hip within one year. The second surgery gave me a orthro. Infection causing much pain not able to do much exercise. My weigh went up to 356 I have got it down to 337 pounds. I need a third surgery on my hip.I I going to have the vertcle sleeve surgery I will hold my breath getting insurance approval.. I was 341 last week I am now 337 I want to get to 199 if so I have not seen that weight since I was 10 years old. I am being very selfish I am doing this solely for myself. I want to just once to be normal I don't want to be looked down on.I am excited I can't Waite until the day I have surgery. I want a 20 pound weight loss before surgery. I would be thankful for any advice I have a great doctor and he has a fantastic team