Hi my name is Donna I am 53 yrs old I will be married for 34 yrs on sept the 8 I have three son's and 4 grandson and another Grandchild do in January. I started gaining my wait after my Mother died at the age 56 so it's been a stead climb of weight gain over the years . But over the last year I started having health issue and a 4yr. old asked me why I was so Fat ( and no it was none of my grandchildren) but anyway I knew it was time to do something I started the process in June so everything moved very quick. Not sure how I feel I know it going to be a big change for me but thank God I have a great family and friends I will keep you posted

Good luck, Donna! I had my surgery almost 6 weeks ago and all is going great for me so far. I haven't regretted it even for a moment so far. I'm also doing it for health reasons, mainly to prepare for a knee replacement. I know you'll do great! Keep us posted on your surgery! Are you doing the pre-op diet right now?

Thank you and I am glad to hear you are doing great and yes I am doing that wonderful diet fun fun but the diet is going ok I am hanging in

Hi, great you'll be joining up too :-)...had mine done only 5 day's ago.

Biggest bit of advice from me, have medicine to hand for the gas ( not everyone gets this, I didn't) and to help you burp ( I did get this lol) ..let us know how you go :-)... Remember to rest - like I didn't haha

Hi Donna, I'll be 52 in September -- happily married, one son who is a senior in high school. This year will be Project Me. Good luck with everything -- exciting times, these. Yes, lots of hard work ahead but this time with results!

Thank you I will buy the gas medication lol and rest probably not but I will do my best I am glad to hear from people who have had it done I think that's what's making me a little nutty you just don't know what your going to face so again thank you for sharing this was my first post but it will not be my last I really like reading everybody's question and answer ok thank you again I will post next week