Newbie From Tulsa, Oklahoma--Hi Y'all!!!

[DeAna N 229]

I have not been told I am diabetic or have sleep apnea but I have been on blood pressure meds for 15 yrs and have 12% function in my Left kidney and I am a cancer survivor. I am ready to hit that reset button and get back to healthy living. I was a healthy teen, I am a second degree blackbelt which I attained by the age of 16 with alot of hard work but you couldn't tell by looking at me now. I have kids I want to be here for and 2 grandkids who love their nana and would love to have her around for a long time. I have lots of reason but It never seems to be enough to keep me motivated for more than a few months at a time. I know I can do this and I have to believe this will be the tool to help me.

You are going to have days, sometime weeks when you are pro surgery and con surgery you can make a list for both sided only you know whats best but REALLY think if you have any other way that you haven't tried that will work if not this is the route to go I have tried so many times and I know this is best for me but just know everyone goes through days like that all the way up to surgery(from the post that I've read) I read everything I can get my hands on about WLS and 99% of the time the person says it was the best thing that they ever did even with complications at the end they say they would have done it all over again. Good luck with your decison

[RiskyT 4]

It will definitely be the last time Kim! Wow, black belt?! Very impressive! I know you still have it in you to kick some real tail. Lol! Your a tough lady to have accomplished that plus battle cancer. Wow! You'll be just fine in your new journey!

[RiskyT 4]

Oh yeah thank you everyone for added me as your friends I will always be here to encourage and talk you off the ledge <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Haha! I'm sure we will all need it! I'll for sure be there for ya!

[fat2kim 5]

Thank you DeAna and Risky!! I too research and read everything wls. This has not been a decision made lightly or on a wim. I know this is the right step for me. I have ben overweight for 20yrs and have tried everything so this is my reset button! AND IM HITTING HIT! HAHA IM SO READY!

[DeAna N 229]

I love that thought "reset" I'm so ready to push that button too I'm trying not to be impatient but its hard its hard for me not to complain when I just started my journey 10May and so many others have been trying for so much longer but I still feel like pouting and saying "are we there yet(in the voice of a lil brat) oh well I have a few more hoops to jump then I'm waiting on insurance to tell me my fate

[fat2kim 5]

I am impatient!! No doubt about it lol. I have been waiting 20 yrs to get back to health so the sooner the better

[daisychains7 427]

Welcome! Happy to have you here. Im a big basketball and KD fan... Sad your OKC thunder didn't win it this year! Hopefully next year.

Anyway wish you all the best on your journey.

[cristy83 16]

Not from okie from Miami but wanted to say hi & goooo heat

[DeAna N 229]

Welcome! Happy to have you here. Im a big basketball and KD fan... Sad your OKC thunder didn't win it this year! Hopefully next year.

Anyway wish you all the best on your journey.

Yeah it was sad but they worked really hard it is awesome the we made it to the end of the finals we are so proud of our team we will get them next year & I am happy Lebron finally got a ring

[fat2kim 5]

Hiya Daisy and Cristy! Glad to meet yall!