Hi everyone my name is Christine Black and I live in Illinois. I am a little farther then some of you are. I am finishing up my 3 month diet exercise program with my Dr. Tommorrow I have my second and hopefully last appointment with the phycologist. I also have my last appt pre-surgery with my nutritionist on Tues. So hopefully my file will be submitted to my insurance the first week in June... Anyway I am so ready for this journey. My husband and I have been talking about this for about a year. I have a wonderful family and my husband loves me just the way I am. The problem is I don't like me so much and I have 2 boys to take care of.. My oldest son is severely disabled and needs constant care. So I need to get healthy for so many reasons.. I have been trying to wrap my mind around this journey and how it is going to change my day to day living... I have already started trying to cut things out.. Diet coke has been a huge part of my life for years... I have been 7 days today without a diet coke... Just drinking water and tang. Also occasionally a tea. Anyway I am rambling.. I am just happy to find this page and will be a constant stalker on here..lol I won't post much but, I will read hours... Good luck to all of you newbies like me...

I wish you the very best. I am entering the last phase. I have only a few pounds to go and hopefully will then know for sure! I havebeen reseaching for almost a year and decided to fiinally just DO IT last fal!! Enjoy the journey to better health and happiness!!

I am a service coordinator for children w/ severe medical and developmental needs and I used to be a special ed teacher so I understand needing to be there for your son!!

Tara