Hi, I have always been hungry and like food and wine. I kept it off with phen, exersize and starving myself. Gold member at all weight loss centers! I was never at my ideal weight, but never obese. However, I am always one more bite to a million pounds. Weight always came back. Always dieted like all california girls. Then, reached 35 and three kids and it is an impossible struggle. My sleeve is next week with Dr. Braverman. I like him and trust him. I am at my highest wt still after a year and can't get it off.(200 and 5'4) My insurance will not pay because I have not been officially obese for two years. My husband and I took out a loan because it is so important to me. I decided not to wait for comorbidities or other complications of obesity. My mom, dad , brother, etc.. Are all morbidly obese. I am tired of avoiding thin people because of my insecurities. I want to go places with my husband and kids and focus on us, not my insecurities. I hope this will help me. I just don't want to be always hungry and feeling like a failure. This is why I choose the sleeve. I can use the support from this site. My friends do not agree, and one has even stopes talking to me because she was my dieting partner. Thanks for reading!

Welcome to the group you will find loads of great information on here. I am happy that I self payed and took my own life path into my hands.

Congratulations on making a decision that will benefit your health in the long run. Keep us posted on your journey.

Our stories are similar as so many here. Glad to hear you are willing to step out and make a change to help yourself be healthy. You are fortunate to have a husband who supports you. Sorry about your friend, she is either secretly jealous or scared, maybe both.

I am excited for you!

Nice to meet you! I'm fairly new, too. I haves learned so much in such a short time here. It's great for learning and moral support and, although I haven't experienced it YET, a good ole kick in the pants sometimes....in a nice way. Lol

good luck with your journey! I really identify with your reasons.

Thanks !

Hi, I have always been hungry and like food and wine. I kept it off with phen, exersize and starving myself. Gold member at all weight loss centers! I was never at my ideal weight, but never obese. However, I am always one more bite to a million pounds. Weight always came back. Always dieted like all california girls. Then, reached 35 and three kids and it is an impossible struggle. My sleeve is next week with Dr. Braverman. I like him and trust him. I am at my highest wt still after a year and can't get it off.(200 and 5'4) My insurance will not pay because I have not been officially obese for two years. My husband and I took out a loan because it is so important to me. I decided not to wait for comorbidities or other complications of obesity. My mom, dad , brother, etc.. Are all morbidly obese. I am tired of avoiding thin people because of my insecurities. I want to go places with my husband and kids and focus on us, not my insecurities. I hope this will help me. I just don't want to be always hungry and feeling like a failure. This is why I choose the sleeve. I can use the support from this site. My friends do not agree, and one has even stopes talking to me because she was my dieting partner. Thanks for reading!

Welcome and congrats on making your decision even when your close friends try to sabotage. You will always find lots of empathy and encouragement here. Having your hubby in your corner is more than half the battle, so jump on this train and we'll make the journey together...Kathe