I was 14 years old when I realized I was fat. A boy said he would date me if I had liposuction like twice. I remember the hot tears that burned my cheeks that night was I cried myself to sleep. Weighing in on my grandmother's scale and having it tell me that I was over 200 lbs in 8th grade. I have been since then. In all honesty until the day I met my husband I only went out on dates if I asked. Growing up in a faith that encourages marriage, and in late teens or early twenties at that, I thought that I would spend my entire life alone. All the hurt and pain and stories, I have them, but to make it short and sweet. I was blessed enough to meet a wonderful man, my match. A man who loves me despite my weight (which was 305 lbs when we married). After battling with my high blood pressure, and Gestational Diabetes, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. He is the light of my life. We have a good life, but what I really want is to be healthy. I want to be able to keep up with my son for a few more years, and to be a healthy example for him. I've fought this battle for years. I have lost myself and gained myself twice over if not more. It's my turn to see the skinny girl who is hiding behind this face. Maybe even eventually be able to have a healthy pregnancy, and another baby. I'm having my surgery with Dr. Thomas Umbach on March 4, 2011. I can't wait to begin my transformation, and to become a healthier me.

Hello there and welcome! It's going to be a great journey, on this site you'll have many people accompanying you during it, answering your questions and helping you going through difficult moments.

You are going to feel great once you get your surgery (and the liquid diet is over!)!

I am glad I have found a place where I can relate with everyone. It's very personal and I have chosen to only tell my husband so it is nice to know there are people out there who feel or have felt just like we do is ironically comforting, though I would never wish this condition on anyone. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your story. Good luck next week.

I was 14 years old when I realized I was fat. A boy said he would date me if I had liposuction like twice. I remember the hot tears that burned my cheeks that night was I cried myself to sleep. Weighing in on my grandmother's scale and having it tell me that I was over 200 lbs in 8th grade. I have been since then. In all honesty until the day I met my husband I only went out on dates if I asked. Growing up in a faith that encourages marriage, and in late teens or early twenties at that, I thought that I would spend my entire life alone. All the hurt and pain and stories, I have them, but to make it short and sweet. I was blessed enough to meet a wonderful man, my match. A man who loves me despite my weight (which was 305 lbs when we married). After battling with my high blood pressure, and Gestational Diabetes, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. He is the light of my life. We have a good life, but what I really want is to be healthy. I want to be able to keep up with my son for a few more years, and to be a healthy example for him. I've fought this battle for years. I have lost myself and gained myself twice over if not more. It's my turn to see the skinny girl who is hiding behind this face. Maybe even eventually be able to have a healthy pregnancy, and another baby. I'm having my surgery with Dr. Thomas Umbach on March 4, 2011. I can't wait to begin my transformation, and to become a healthier me.

Welcome and your story is something most of us can relate to,

Good luck with your surgery in March. Please keep us updated with your progress.

God bless.

Deb

You are making the right decision. Congrats to you both, and good luck. See you around here, lots to learn!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes, I plan to be an active participant in the upcoming months !!

~Kris

Good luck to you

You will do GREAT! You speak of the inner desire that one day wells up in us and makes its self known!