I am 26yrs old and currently at 275lbs. I have tried everything: weight watchers, hypnosis, hudroxycut, low calorie, daily exercise, phintermine, HGC injections and had little to no results and quickly gainned what little i lost back. The past 4 years my life has been dedicated to my job (which i love) working my way up to be the only female supervisor in our oilfield production plant. In doing this i tend to work 70+ hours a week, therefore not leaving much time for the gym.

It was only easter weekend when i was on vacation visiting a friend and we took her little girls to the circus, the girls were dying to ride the elephant so up we went. Upon getting back into the stands one of the circus men brought us a picture of our ride. I wanted to cry, crawl in a hole and hide. I was mortified that sitting on top of a 11,000lb animal i looked so large! It was at this point i made up my mind(i had already been considering) something had to be done and i felt that the surgery was my only option to get myself healthy again! Luckily my family, friends, and coworkers(all men) are all 100% supportive! I am currently looking into the sleeve surgery and have a male friend who had it last August and has done amazing, however I would like a woman's perspective on challenges you have faced, pain levels, diets ect.

I currently have my first appointment set for May 16th to meet with the doctor.

Ris26

I am 31 years old and my starting weight was 250. I am absolutely 100% glad I had this surgery! It is a life changer and I wish I wouldn't have waited. I also tried to lose several times, trying different things. I have little time for exercise but more that I've lost 80lbs, I look forward to squeezing in time at the gym. I can't believe the quantity of food I are before and have learned a lot! This is a great place to ask questions, and always have support from people! Good luck! You are making the right decision! Learn all you beforehand and you won't have any problems! Congratulations on your job promotion too!

Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing everyone's story and hopefully gain some friendships in the process! Sounds like you have done great, way to go!!!!

Ris26

This surgery will change your life! I love the fact that you do not get reorganize parts of your body just remove most of your stomach. Everyones experience is different but I will say this... over all I truly beleive that whatever pain (which varies with everyone) you might experience is minimal compared to living obese the rest of your life. I am half way to my goal and am loving life already, 10 weeks out.

If you prepare yourself mentally and then really try before surgery to become mofe active it will help your body to prepare for recovery. Just drinking lots of Water and walking more could help tremedously.

I am telling you lady, if you beleive it is right for you AND it is a personnal choice, then just do it!!! Don't weigh out the what ifs. The one thing you might regret is that you hadn't done it sooner!!!!

This is my last week with sodas, starting Monday I will not have sodas and will be walking daily so that I can work up to an eventually a daily work out.

Ris26

This is my last week with sodas, starting Monday I will not have sodas and will be walking daily so that I can work up to an eventually a daily work out.

Ris26

Wish you the best ,friend!

Congratulations on your decision! If you're looking for a fitness center but are self conscious (I certainly am!), I would recommend looking for a Planet Fitness center near you. They're the ones with the "I pick things up and put them down" commercial and they tout themselves as a judgment free zone. I joined and it really is! It costs $10 a month and you can cancel any time. They have a lot of equipment and even have a thirty minute workout section ala Curves. I liked it because it was a low cost introduction into working out without having to deal with a bunch of intimidating hot bodies.