Today is MY Final Countdown Day! In ten days I will be sleeved. I decided I would post my story which is not much different than any of yours. My weight started after my first child (1991). I gained 50lbs a weighed just shy of 200lbs. I was mortified. I then told my self I must do whatever I could to lose weight and never be over 200lbs. Well after 5 more kids. I weigh over 200lbs. Throughout the years I have been on countless diets only gaining it back. I really never made my goal. Oh once I enjoyed it for a month when I got pregnant with my 3rd child. I have log in countless hours/miles during these past years. I am or was athletic so exercising was never a problem. After trying and trying and trying and not succeding the way I wanted it to be. I have been depressed because I couldnt take the craziness and the obession that I created. I gave it up, I threw in the towel. I felted no hope not one one little bit. It was a very dark time. I tried to just live as a heavy person, its not the worst thing in the world to struggle with. I have many other blessings in my life. I keep telling myself this but I couldnt shake the depression. All I know being overweight just doesnt feel right. These days I look at myself I dont know who I am. Maybe because I stopped looking. Right Now, I want to live and know and create me. I also want to create happy days for my family. My weight/food has taken the front seat for way to long. I never thought I would never have to turn to wls but now that I am, I am grateful that this tool is available for those of us who have given it all we got. May happy days be with you. Lora

Yea for you...I've been chubby since I was 5 so it is hard to imagine life as a thinner person but I too have decided to go forward so I can see my daughters weddings and children! I can't blame pregnancy though because my girls are from China....LOL!!!!!! Happy days to you too! Tracy

I was there too! Wishing you the best. I'm here waiting....=)

Welcome and congratulations on your up coming surgery! Soon you'll be here chatting away about all your experiences and trying to help the newbies. . . it is interesting to say the least but keep posting. . . best of luck to you and your surgery. . . your going to do great! Just remember to walk after surgery, more walking less gas pains, and sip sip sip!!!

Thanks for the tips! I been lurking and studying for months now. I am happy that I can have this tool to help give me what I have so wanted for a long time. A HAPPY, HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFE without the crazy dieting cycle. I Can't Wait to Get Started. Thanks for the replies. I hope more come in. More Happy Days are on there Way.