Hi everyone,

I stumbled upon this group and feel it is where I belong. There is another on obesityhelp called lightweights that I look at but haven't signed up yet. So, i've been educating myself now for several months, wondering if this could work for me. There is no way I'd even dare post to other boards, I'd get eaten alive for "only" being 40-50 pounds overweight. Those people don't realize that even us "lightweighters" are carrying so much baggage that we might as well be 100+ lbs overweight. I have been overweight my whole life. Never have I remembered a time I felt normal. I have only been able to loose 20 pounds or so twice in my life (now 41) and never without the help of diet pills. But it never stayed off. Despite being chubby (ha), i've been able to achieve a nice life that I am thankful for. After 40, the weight rearranged itself somewhat and now it's literally driving me crazy around my middle. Its affecting me socially and I'm quite a happy hermit (ha). I admire you ladies for biting the bullet and being brave. My husband is disabled and I have an 11 yr old son that is the light of my life and I'm scared if a complication would occur like everyone else, since I'm the main glue that keeps it all together, they sure need me. But I need to be happy with myself...What do you guys think?

Best Wishes

Hi Sheppy,

You SOOO have my story girl. I haven't been sleeved yet, am 197lbs and have tried so hard to do it on my own to no avail. I have a son 6, and I don't want to be the fat mom who is too out of shape or to embarrassed to get there with him. I am 41 also. I have been surfing this idea of mine for almost a year. I started out thinking that I wold do the lap band, but I dont want the hassle of fill etc. I want a permanent salution.

I am planning on going to Dr. Almanza in March 2013, when I can afford it. I haven't confirmed with them, but I will when I get the $.

It will be nice chatting with you. It looks like it been a while since anyone has been here. Hope to here from you soon.

I started off at 186lbs 1 month ago, had surgery Aug 28th In Tj. Mexico and have not regretted for one minute. I'm down 21 lbs and have 45 to go. Was in a week and a half stall that has just lifted this morning. I lost 3 more pounds! I'm down 21 lbs since my pre-op liquid diet weight! Keep in touch...

slojo,

I am so curious about your journey...were you afraid? Did you take some one with you? Did you stay at the recovery house? How long were you there? were there any hidden costs? how long were you off work after?

SOOO many questions...

I am really excited to do this.