Hello,

I have been considering baratric surgery for some time now. I have been overweight for about 10 years. After I had my son, I never lost the baby weight, and I just kept getting bigger and bigger. I love to eat out. I love to snack..n all the bad stuff. I have tried everything under the sun to lose weight. I just have such a hard time staying motivated. I went to Jenny craig, I was on a protein diet with my doctor, I went to the gym and paid for a personal trainer. I got to be so sore, I just gave up, and the bigger I got the harder it is to do things. I woke up one morning, after working all night, my whole body hurt, my legs were completely swollen and I just cried! I had enough! This is insane what I am putting my body and myself thru, so after I lined up all the pills I take every morning, I just felt sick! I called into work and cried all day! I called my local hospital and go into a seminar. I filled out the paper work right away and have taken the first few steps. I really hope the insurance approves me. I just want to be healthy I am too young for this. I know worse things are ahead of me, and I can only imagine how my insides feel, if my outsides are always hurting. Going to keep my fingers crossed I approved for this surgery. I am sooo ready to make some permanent life style changes!! I am just FED UP!!

Going to sleep study group today to see if I have sleep apnea.

I'm sending prayers your way. Just know that you are not alone. Read some of the stories here. We're all here for the same reason. I'm praying that you get approved.

I have confirmed Asthma. I go for my sleep study in a few weeks. Also have dietary class and psychology appts set up already. Things are moving smoothly, Just keeping my fingers crossed!!

On day 2 of nothing but healthy foods. Just trying to mentally prepare myself. I have completely given up pop, salty snacks, sugar and all the bad stuff, not eating out anymore, no more chips, cheese fries and big macs.. LOL.. actually I feel pretty darn good!

Welcome to our forum Tony! We are here to support each other, keep focus and you'll see how great things will turn out to be! I wish you all the luck w/everything pre-op and post-op

Thank you so much!

Welcome to the forum family!!!

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That is awesome! I am so happy for you! I can't wait to lose this weight! where did u get that timeline at? I was 240, im down to 232.7, only in a few weeks of eating better. My goal weight is around 130lbs..