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I had been battling with my weight since an early age.  I was heavy as 246 in 1997, as thin as 176 lbs. in 2004 and bounced between 190-239 for years.  Asthma, serious back and knee problems and a growing concern that I would have trouble getting/staying pregnant made me realize that I needed to take some serious action. It made it easier knowing that my sister and mother had the surgery and were doing well and enjoying success.  I began the process in April 2008, going to talk to my PCP about it, but not doing everything I needed to do to make it happen. Fear, I guess. I made the decision to do it in September and for 6 months went every month following up with my PCP.  In December, I went to the information session and decided for sure this was for me. I had my surgery in March and am down exactly 30 lbs in 5.5 months. Getting ready for a wedding in March and hope to lose another 25-30 lbs. Not feeling too much relief in my back yet, but I have a ways to go still. Pre-surgery weight was as high as 239.  Day of surgery weight was 233 and I am down to 203.