Hi there. I have been overweight for what seems forever, been on diets all my life and have been looking into a bariatric surgery for over 5 years now. After finally reaching my low of wishing for a way out of this body I feel trapped in, undecided to act. It's time to do something big. The last time I lost weight was 2 years ago when I actually trained like a kick boxer with a trainer. I lost 30 pounds but I couldn't keep up the pace.

I have crackly knees and bad congenital hips. I've had an emergency back surgery for a terrible disk that I had fought with for 12 years and don't want to repeat that.

I got a bit of crushing news today. My insurance has something specifically written in it that says they will not pay a single dime for bariatric surgery. So my husband picked me up today emotionally and said he would cash in a retirement fund from an old job to pay for the surgery.

This will get done.

I'm hesitant to tell anyone because some of my friends have already said that i could lose weight if I would just stop eating and exercise. Ha! They don't get it.

Wow good for you!!! How great your husband is willing to help!!! I've got a lot of negative feedback from family and co workers but we have to remember its for yourself and kids (I have a daughter) and want to be fit and active for her too!!! It will be great whatever u decide

That is so awesome that your husband is willing to that for you... My fiancée isn't against the surgery but doesn't feel that is the answer... However he did meet me when I was a size 10... Lol... So he hasn't seen my struggle over my entire life... But at least he is supportive... I am glad that you are making a choice for yourself... Because we are not making these decisions for others... :-) good luck on your journey... MSG me if you ever need a friend :-)

Hi. I'm new from New York. I am forty and have struggled for about fifteen years with trying to lose weight. My family, who never believed in weight loss surgery actually supports me, this is a relief but also makes me come to the realization that they are concerned about me and my health. I go in for an informational meeting next Tuesday. I'm excited and nervous and anxious. My insurance covers lap band surgery, so I feel very lucky. New in Oklahoma, how wonderful that your hubby is so supportive.

Thank you for your welcomes. I'm happy to be starting this journey. I look forward to the day my hips and knees don't hurt as much. I'm really looking forward to the day when I am able to run. Just run.

Hubby did add a caveat to cashing in the account for this surgery. The bike is in the house (on a stationary tripod because it's been well over 100 every day) and I am to 'train' for my EKG and surgery. I think I can do that.

Welcome! I just joined too!