Hello everyone!

My name is Tracy. I am 39 years old, married, and have 2 stepsons. I am currently living in Texas but have lived in many places, including Ecuador in South America.

Like many of you, I have struggled with my weight since childhood. I can't remember any part of my childhood that I enjoyed because I was constantly teased and ridiculed. As an adult I am still stared at and whispered about on a daily basis.

I have tried countless weight loss programs, fad diets, etc..., and while I have lost weight, I have never lost all the weight I needed to and I always ended up gaining back everything plus more.

I have suffered from anxiety, panic attacks and depression since childhood, and to be honest, I am just sick and tired of living this "fat life". I finally tried another weight loss program last year (MediFast) and I did lose 50 pounds. I am not doing the program anymore, but have managed to keep the weight off so far. My family wants me to continue with the diet but I have decided to get the VSG. From my past experiences, I just don't want to take the chance of not losing enough weight and regaining all the weight back. I am tired of it being such a tremendous struggle.

I know it's not always going to be easy with the surgery but I think it will help me more than anything else I have tried and after reading so many of your posts I feel really positive about my decision.

So now I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Ramos Kelly on March 1, 2011. I am so excited but also scared to death! I just can't wait for it to be over with so I can finally join all of you on the losers bench! So get ready to make some room for me!

Tracy

Hello everyone!

My name is Tracy. I am 39 years old, married, and have 2 stepsons. I am currently living in Texas but have lived in many places, including Ecuador in South America.

Like many of you, I have struggled with my weight since childhood. I can't remember any part of my childhood that I enjoyed because I was constantly teased and ridiculed. As an adult I am still stared at and whispered about on a daily basis.

I have tried countless weight loss programs, fad diets, etc..., and while I have lost weight, I have never lost all the weight I needed to and I always ended up gaining back everything plus more.

I have suffered from anxiety, panic attacks and depression since childhood, and to be honest, I am just sick and tired of living this "fat life". I finally tried another weight loss program last year (MediFast) and I did lose 50 pounds. I am not doing the program anymore, but have managed to keep the weight off so far. My family wants me to continue with the diet but I have decided to get the VSG. From my past experiences, I just don't want to take the chance of not losing enough weight and regaining all the weight back. I am tired of it being such a tremendous struggle.

I know it's not always going to be easy with the surgery but I think it will help me more than anything else I have tried and after reading so many of your posts I feel really positive about my decision.

So now I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Ramos Kelly on March 1, 2011. I am so excited but also scared to death! I just can't wait for it to be over with so I can finally join all of you on the losers bench! So get ready to make some room for me!

Tracy

Hi Tracy

I'll be sleeved on March 1st as well, although a few hours ahead of you as I'm in New Zealand. I've lost the same weight over and over again too (as most of us have), and I just don't want to do that anymore. This is going to be our forever solution.

I'll be cheering you on

Plumptious

I too have struggled ALL MY LIFE...I was even a 9 pound baby! LOL Tomorrow I will be out 5 weeks and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my SLEEVE!!!