It seems to have taken me so long to get where I'm at in this process of self-discovery and improvement. From my first date meeting my doctor in May 2010, then on to the nutritionist, exercise physiologist, weigh-ins and my insurance approval in October 2010, this experience has been eye-opening. It took me months to go to my first appointment in May, finally admitting I need help. By posting this, I feel like I've exposed my achilles' heel to the world - my greatest weakness and failure of trying to do something on my own...lose weight, when my siblings don't have this problem. Why me? Perhaps it's a question which will never be answered. All I can say is "it's time for me to take care of myself"! Since I have a confirmed surgery date (11/30/10), I'm beginning to look forward to my new future.

Congrats on your surgery date! I wish you the very best of luck on your journey to health and happiness! Stay strong and focused - I am currently in the process of scheduling myself for January.

Best wishes on your journey!

It seems to have taken me so long to get where I'm at in this process of self-discovery and improvement. From my first date meeting my doctor in May 2010, then on to the nutritionist, exercise physiologist, weigh-ins and my insurance approval in October 2010, this experience has been eye-opening. It took me months to go to my first appointment in May, finally admitting I need help. By posting this, I feel like I've exposed my achilles' heel to the world - my greatest weakness and failure of trying to do something on my own...lose weight, when my siblings don't have this problem. Why me? Perhaps it's a question which will never be answered. All I can say is "it's time for me to take care of myself"! Since I have a confirmed surgery date (11/30/10), I'm beginning to look forward to my new future.

Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm hoping my 2 weeks prior to surgery go by quickly. I'll be fasting right during Thanksgiving, so if I can handle that, surgery will be simple!

Congrats on your surgery date! I wish you the very best of luck on your journey to health and happiness! Stay strong and focused - I am currently in the process of scheduling myself for January.

Best wishes on your journey!

Congrats ...its a wonderful tool.