My name is Katy. I live is Central Texas. I have 2 children, 6 year old boy and a 2 year old daughter. I am married to my best friend for 11 years this weekend. I have struggled with my weight since I was 18 years old. I have tried every single diet including rx meds (all types) since that time. It has been difficult for me. I have never given up and am always trying to work out and eat right. I just dont success constantly. I looked into gastric bypass 8 years ago but I was declined by insurance and I am glad b/c it seems scary now to alter my body so drastically to cut my stomack and change the way it functions.

I am set for surgury on 5/22/12. I had to set it so far out so I could come out with teh down payment for True Results. I am scheduled to have my proceedure with Dr. Alex Esquviel in Austin, Texas. My mentor is Paul and he is fantastic. My husband is very supportive and loving. I am so excited and I wish I did not have to wait 3 months.

I have 108 lbs (i want to get to 160) to lose and I am hopefull it can be done. It looks like alot of people hit their goal weight while others lose slowly and dont get there. I fear failing at this more than anything. I am so determined to follow the rules. I am already trying to eat slower and chew slower to train my mind correct habits.

My wishes:

Cut up my Lane Bryant Card

Buy a pair of jeans at a normal store

run a 5k in 12 months

play with my son and daugther instead of being so tired when I get home

Not feel embarrassed all the time

walk with confidence

buy a pair of shorts

Hire divorce attorneys for my thighs so they have a nice and quick seperation!

wear high heals to work more without bringing other shoes to change into by lunch

Not hide in pictures or videos

Feel proud of my acoompilshments

THose are just a few.........

You can do it, friend! I had all the same wishes and I still cant believe how my life has changed! Since you are new and if you have time take a look at the blog The sweet Spot

http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/2008/11/11708-secret-word-knows.html

I recommend reading it from the first day. This lady is a normal Mom who lost 100 pounds in a year and never dieted or exercised...she will have you laughing to tears and prepare you for every little thing you are going to experience....best of luck, you will get lots of support here (try to disregard the unhappy few)...Diane

good luck to you. If you follow the rules and don't cheat. YOU WILL SUCEED.

You sound like the prefect lb success to come You set great goals and I cannt wait hear when you meet them. Congrats.

Hire divorce attorneys for my thighs so they have a nice and quick seperation!

HAHAHA love it! The time will fly by. I started the process in January and it seemed like February and March were so far away, but here we are.

Thanks everyone. I love how encouraging this forum is! Will be here a lot!

I love your list ! I was banded on 2.29.12. I have to remind myself to look at the bigger picture! I'm not a patient person , and this process is definetly a test for it. I can only go forward and not backwards.

Yes I want to destroy my Lane Bryant Card too!