Hi everyone,

I wanted to throw in my introduction here and say hello. I'm Eric and as my screen name shows, I am dad to two daughters as well as husband to the woman who absolutely inspires me and pushes me to new heights!

I am actually starting this journey with my wife as she is set to have a date set for her surgery, which should happen in the next month or two. We figured that if we could have our surgeries about two weeks apart, then I would be able to help and take care of her while she recovers and I would have her there when I am in need as she would almost be completely healed. I have been through the seminar, have an appointment set for the visit with the psychologist and will need to do a sleep study as well.

I have been fat most of my life, from puberty on, with some weight loss at times. The most I have ever weighed was well over 400 pounds in high school, and at one time in 1999 I lost over 140 pounds, going down to 245. Of course I gained it back.

I made this decision after consideration for a couple of reasons. One, my body is not my own and I have no right to destroy it by my lifestyle. My body belongs to God, my wife and my kids and for all of them I have chosen this path. The second reason is because I am simply tired of being tired and sick of being the fat guy. This is the time I make a choice to live and have a better physical life not just for me but for the family. I am confident in this choice.

I am confident in my faith and my faith will see me through.

So that's me, albeit the abridged cliff notes version. I look forward to meeting others and sharing the journey together.

Eric aka DadTo2

Best of luck to you & your wife I look forward to reading more about your Journey

It's so nice to see a couple willing to support eachother through this decision. The best of luck to you both!!!

Hi from Dallas here! I had my surgery with my husband on the same day 4 weeks ago to the day! We had ours together on the same day because my husband could only take 2 weeks off. To be honest, we did so well we didnt need any help from anyone. We walked together in the hospital to see eachother and it gave us motivation. We did need someone to drive us home but other then that, no help! Yall will do amazing! Who is your doctor? Im excited for yall! I too was tired of always being the fat girl, and my health problems.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement. I appreciate it.

@jwelk: We are both using Dr. Nick Nicholson out of Baylor Plano

Wow, that's great y'all are doing this together. Irish you both great success!

Sorry, but that's funny, I just noticed that my post said "Irish you success"! Funny this iPad.

Good luck on your journey!! yay for Texans

My husband and I also had surgeries like 3 mos apart. He had gastric bypass though and was also over 400 lbs. It has been over 2 years and it has definitely changed our lives completely, in all aspects. I wish you all the best and may God be with you all through the process. We had our as Baylor Dallas.

Welcome and congrats!!!!