My name is Holly and I turned 40 in May. I have been chubby my entire life and after yoyo dieting went from chubby to obese, from obese to morbidly obese and have reached a new low with super obese!

I have been a student with no insurance for years and now while I have insurance they will not cover it but, my husband of a year (life partner of 18) and I have decided we will finance it. I want to be healthy and have babies and my clock is ticking down!

I start my 3 week pre-op diet tomorrow! Not happy about the 3 weeks of starving but I know I am ready, in the past year I have graduated college, married my love of 18 years, finished my first year as a SpEd teacher and now wls ! Good Gravy!!! Lol here's to hoping my next big life event involves babies. Lol

Good luck !!! It's so nice that u have someone to support u ! I have the same thing with my fiancé .. Keep us posted I am getting banded in October

I have had to change dates and am now getting banded in October as well!

Ok well I will be here hopefully help each other get through this

The time will go faster than you think! I first met with my surgeon June 25, this year, walked out of the office with an appointment. I had gone through the 4 appointments they required nearly a year before, but gave myself nearly a year to get the rest of the weight off. When I decided it was time to follow through with surgery, so July 24th it was. My recovery has been good in part for the fact that I have lost quite a bit and have gotten physically fit over the past 2 7 1/2 years. So take the time to get your body in the best shape as you can and it will make the journey just a little easier. Also find out who in your circle of friends are going to be supportive and let them know. My church friends have been my biggest support they made the process easier. My family on the other hand were not very supportive. A good support system is very important. Best wishes and I will be praying for your success!

Good luck to all!

Ok well I will be here hopefully help each other get through this

When do you start your pre op diet?

Mine is 3 weeks before so I have about a month untill I start it. I am preparing early. I know from doing Atkins carb/sugar withdrawl is no joke. My plan is to cut sugar and simple carbs out while I can eat unlimited non-starchy veggies and hopefully when I am going through food withdrawl I won't also be getting the carb/sugar headaches and grouchiness on top of it. Lol

Good luck to all!

Thanks Mike!