...I am a woman of wealth and taste. Ok, not really.

However, I have been overweight for a long, long time. I am also not necessarily a Rolling Stones fan, but I do like that song.

Ah, so now that we have that out of the way, here is my intro:

I am married. I have 2 incredibly awesome (and freaking hilarious) kids (3 and 4 years old). I work full-time - sitting on my butt at a desk. I like to read. I like internet forums. I like to spend time with my friends and family. I am an extrovert - more so when I am consuming copious amounts of wine. I also like beer, but tend to avoid that because it makes me feel fatter than I already am. I love to cook and tend to cook healthy stuff. I love love love to entertain and have parties.

I am fat. My husband lies and says I am not, but we all know he is lying. It isn't that I don't know how to eat right or that I don't like to work out, I do both of those things. But...I don't do them enough or consistently.

I have battled the scale for too many years. Too many. I was in the 230s in high school. I was in the 140s/150s in college (at least for a couple of years). Then I was in the 180s. Then it was the 200s. Then the 230s. Then I got engaged and did crazy diets and got back to the 170s. I got married, I had lots of miscarriages and shot into the 250s. I had 2 kids and hovered. Then I weighed 270 at my doctor's office. It freaked me out a lot. I got denied for WLS a few times. Then I got really pissed off and started doing the right things. I lost about 30 pounds, but then the scale just freaking stalled.

Cue the phone ringing and my place asking if they could resubmit me. I said ok, but I will just get denied again. A few weeks later the phone rang again and I was notified that I was approved.

SOOOO...here I sit. I am approved. I meet with my doc in 13 days. I have surgery in 23 days (July 19)!!! I am so freaking excited.

I also started a bloggity blog. I plan to write about my WLS adventure, my kids, the weather, whatever strikes me at the moment. I suck at blogging, but I am hoping I can stick with it this time.

If you have read this far, you are a saint.

Yay! and welcome! sounds like your on the right path! Hit me up if you need any support at all. I had mine Oct 27th!

OK, it does sound like you are ready for this. Welcome aboard and look forward to your bloggity blogs.

St. TMF

That is awesome that they resubmitted for you! Congrats on the date set.

I am also very extroverted and especially on wine. I wonder how I will be when I reach goal weight and no longer have the insecurity of the weight issue. I cannot imagine being more extroverted but my weight does hender my self esteem. So I may be dancing on bars and singing kareokee. Oh, who am I kidding, I do it now as long as the bar will hold me up:)

It is nice to hear from you. I can tell by your post you are fun, sarcastic and you have a great attitude. I wish the best for you on your journey. I also peaked the scale at 270 2 weeks prior to surgery (however I was heavier a few years back). I am 7 weeks post and already done to 247. Super happy and just hit green zone this week so it feels great.

...I am a woman of wealth and taste. Ok, not really.

However, I have been overweight for a long, long time. I am also not necessarily a Rolling Stones fan, but I do like that song.

Ah, so now that we have that out of the way, here is my intro:

I am married. I have 2 incredibly awesome (and freaking hilarious) kids (3 and 4 years old). I work full-time - sitting on my butt at a desk. I like to read. I like internet forums. I like to spend time with my friends and family. I am an extrovert - more so when I am consuming copious amounts of wine. I also like beer, but tend to avoid that because it makes me feel fatter than I already am. I love to cook and tend to cook healthy stuff. I love love love to entertain and have parties.

I am fat. My husband lies and says I am not, but we all know he is lying. It isn't that I don't know how to eat right or that I don't like to work out, I do both of those things. But...I don't do them enough or consistently.

I have battled the scale for too many years. Too many. I was in the 230s in high school. I was in the 140s/150s in college (at least for a couple of years). Then I was in the 180s. Then it was the 200s. Then the 230s. Then I got engaged and did crazy diets and got back to the 170s. I got married, I had lots of miscarriages and shot into the 250s. I had 2 kids and hovered. Then I weighed 270 at my doctor's office. It freaked me out a lot. I got denied for WLS a few times. Then I got really pissed off and started doing the right things. I lost about 30 pounds, but then the scale just freaking stalled.

Cue the phone ringing and my place asking if they could resubmit me. I said ok, but I will just get denied again. A few weeks later the phone rang again and I was notified that I was approved.

SOOOO...here I sit. I am approved. I meet with my doc in 13 days. I have surgery in 23 days (July 19)!!! I am so freaking excited.

I also started a bloggity blog. I plan to write about my WLS adventure, my kids, the weather, whatever strikes me at the moment. I suck at blogging, but I am hoping I can stick with it this time.

If you have read this far, you are a saint.

i have to say that your post made me laugh! lol sounds like you have a great attitude! i'm getting banded on july 2... very very excited about it!

best of luck!

loved your introduction can't wait to read your Blogs I think I am in for a treat I am excited for you I dont submit until the end of next month( a couple more appts) I would love to get approved and have surgery in July but right now I am just focusing on "I'd love to get approved". lately Ive seen a lot of denials posted so I am getting really nervous I lose weight pretty good to a point and then I don't go any further give up...depression...eat more... that is my cycle I would just love a little help and I feel that band can do it so hopefully my insurance company agrees... nice to meet you keep us posted

Yay! and welcome! sounds like your on the right path! Hit me up if you need any support at all. I had mine Oct 27th!

October 27 happens to be my handsome husband's birthday!

Thanks for the warm welcome to everyone. I plan to be around these parts frequently. I haven't decided how many people I am going to share this with in real life. It isn't that I am ashamed of WLS, it is that I don't want to have to punch someone in the throat if they give me grief about it.

Also - I really, really, really hate when someone assumes that their way of losing weight is the right way and I get real twitchy when someone says "If I can do it, YOU can do it" when they are bemoaning WLS.

loved your introduction can't wait to read your Blogs I think I am in for a treat I am excited for you I dont submit until the end of next month( a couple more appts) I would love to get approved and have surgery in July but right now I am just focusing on "I'd love to get approved". lately Ive seen a lot of denials posted so I am getting really nervous I lose weight pretty good to a point and then I don't go any further give up...depression...eat more... that is my cycle I would just love a little help and I feel that band can do it so hopefully my insurance company agrees... nice to meet you keep us posted

I am right there with you on the viscous cycle. I hope you get approved! Fingers crossed. Toes too because I am cool like that and my toes are freaky.

Thanks for the warm welcome to everyone. I plan to be around these parts frequently. I haven't decided how many people I am going to share this with in real life. It isn't that I am ashamed of WLS, it is that I don't want to have to punch someone in the throat if they give me grief about it.

Also - I really, really, really hate when someone assumes that their way of losing weight is the right way and I get real twitchy when someone says "If I can do it, YOU can do it" when they are bemoaning WLS.

i feel the same way. i've just told my family (to which one of my sister in laws (who has been trying to lose weight) responded, "thats like cheating!" i was so angry... thankfully my other two sister in laws let her know that this is the hard way, not easy way.), a few friends (who have all responded well).

i really hate when people think its the easy way to do it! i've been on a pre-op liquid diet right now and its the hardest thing i've done so far in my life probably! they think its a magic surgery, but i have to do all the hard work too. so yes.... maybe avoiding sharing can avoid some throat punches. lol

I am right there with you on the viscous cycle. I hope you get approved! Fingers crossed. Toes too because I am cool like that and my toes are freaky.

I only told my husband no one else's business

After a 15 hour shift your post made my day. I've been banded since 9-20-11 and wish I'd done it 10 years earlier.

It's all good. I look forward to reading your bloggity blog.