I've been lurking and reading your stories and seeing the comraderie and support makes me even more sure of my decision. Like most, I've struggled my whole life. Pretty much since puberty at age 11. I'm 37 now. Healthy lifestyles, every pill put on the market, every fad diet. Only to become frustrated or rebound with a vengeance. I'm tired. I don't WANT a long life if I just have to watch it go by. I have a 12 yr old son and I'm a single mom. I just looked thru 200+ photos since my sons birth. I have been captured in exactly 5. 1 portrait when he was 2 months old. 4 I am looking away or partially hiding. I cried. I've missed his whole life. He'll be grown in a few short years and based on photos he will have of me, I was nonexistent. I have high bp, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, joint pain , back pain..hospitalized with TIA symptoms in November. I've been considering WLS for 4 years. But was afraid. Now with the sleeve option, I attended a seminar and plan to talk to my doctor Friday. This may be my only chance to live my life and to give my son his mom back while I still can. I'm 5'0 and 198lbs.You all are so motivational. Its time for me to start my journey. Thank you all for giving me the extra courage.

Great story, thank you for sharing! I wish you the BEST of luck! It will absolutely be the best decision you ever made. Keep us all posted on your progress.

Welcome to the group. I am 54 and here to tell you "It's Never too Late" I am only 7 days post op and I already know it's the best decision I have ever made for myself. You will find this group such a help in any and every area of concern/support you need. Blessings~Melanie:)

I'm so glad you decide to share your story. I wish you much success on your journey and anytime you need to vent or just need some encouragement, we are here. Welcome to the family!

Thank you all. Will be sure to post as things progress. This board is a source of strength.

Well..doc appt today. My BMI is 38 and Im being sent for a sleep study. She's completely supporting me for surgery and said to let her know what I needed from her and when. Nice to have her support. Makes me feel a little closer to living the life I have only dreamed. 1 step at a time.

You will get there! It will fly by :-)