So I had my pre op testing done today. Surgery is next Thursday, March 14, a little over a month after my husband left me. I'm looking at this now as not only a new start for my health, but a new start on life as a single woman. I'm okay and not looking for sympathy, but encouraging anyone else going through this that if you have to do it alone, it will still be worth every second and every penny spent.

That's awesome! I just had my surgery on the 1st. Good luck with everything.

Good luck! All will be fine.

Are you kidding me..in 6 months you get to flaunt yourself in front of the ex... lol

Good luck and congrats on the surgery... His replacement will come soon <wink>

Aw. I'm sorry that you are going through this alone. That can't be easy. I hope you surround yourself with good friends that will help you through this.

I also wanted to say I am very proud of you for focusing on yourself and getting you back!!!

Hooray!!! If I could throw you a parade I would! Congrats on doing something that is not only constructive but that will also help you in the long run! My dad bought a big screen tv & man cave stuff- my mom got a designer kitchen out of the divorce I think both of them would of been better off with a lap band in the long run.

Divorce sucks but stand fast! You are gonna shine!

You can TOTALLY do this and you'll be so glad you did. It is far better to be alone than to be lonely with someone else. Quite honestly, being single can be a wonderful and freeing experience, especially after a bad marriage.

My divorce was final in November 2012 and I had Lap Band surgery less than 2 months later in January 2012. Fast forward to now, 14 months later, I've lost 195 pounds and have an amazing new boyfriend who loves and supports me on this weight loss journey completely.

Best wishes to a wonderful, happy future!

Going through a divorce as well. Keep your head up and all things will work out fine. This is a life changing event, your weight loss and your new found freedom. Step into the "new" you!

Even though I had my surgery two years ago, I have found that now that I am going through my divorce, I feel a lot freer than I did before. I am better able to concentrate on me and my health a lot better than I did before because I was always stressing out about something and when I stress, I eat. Good luck with your journey.