I'm 28. 402lbs, size 28-30 pants. I am treated for HTN, PCOS, Depression/Anxiety, Arthritis. Regardless of all of that demographic info you would never know it bothered me. I love myself as I am now, but love myself enough to know I want to live a happy active life and dieting yoyos have done nothing but get me sick, cause stomach/intestinal issues. I work full time and have a small business on the side, a hustle of you will, of selling handmade items from cards to jewelry. I want to be married on a beach and have children. I have been through this situation of getting surgery 3x. I was 17 the first time and insurance approved but surgeons in Indiana would not do it. Then I was 24 and found my company excluded WLS from their policy. I have a great new job and insurance that approved me after 6 months of seeing a bariatrician for a weight loss program. I have lost weight as the surgeon wanted. I got muni durance approval on 7/17/12 and by 7/31/12 I should have my pre op testing, then get my surgery date. I'm praying for the week of August 27th, for work reasons mainly. I thank God everyday for waking up and I have learned a lot about myself in this process. I still can believe it is happening because of all the disappointment I have faced. I could not ask for a better chance of a second opportunity to take care of myself. I am active in going to support group at St. Vincent Carmel on the Tuesday night group in Indiana. I saw this sight and being a young single woman I feel like I will be able to use all the support I can get.

Here are a few pictures. I'll add some full body shots, don't have any on my phone. Imagine that!!

Good luck! I'll be pulling for you:)

Good luck! I'll be pulling for you:)

Thank you do much! I'm so excited. I think I actually cried the entire afternoon Tuesday after I got approval.

What great news for you.... It really is such an exciting time as well as a huge milestone for you!!! Congrats

Congrats last Tuesday I got approved and I cried also then today I started my 2 week pre-op diet. U have such a great attitude!!! I too have PCOS and suffer depression and anxiety which I've been having a lot of panic attacks lately I wish u the best of luck throughout your weight loss journey

Congrats <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> last Tuesday I got approved and I cried also then today I started my 2 week pre-op diet. U have such a great attitude!!! I too have PCOS and suffer depression and anxiety which I've been having a lot of panic attacks lately <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I wish u the best of luck throughout your weight loss journey <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I am so ready for it all to happen!!! I have been staying in a lot and avoiding social situations. I know part of it is the heat we have had here in Indiana but I know there is more to it. I have great family and friends who are keeping me company though!!

Good luck. I have a good feeling about this for you!

Good luck. I have a good feeling about this for you!

I appreciate it!

Your a cute chick!

Wishing you all the best. The day will be here soon.

Congrats! Sounds like you are on your way to a new you!

Wishing you all the best. The day will be here soon.

Thank you Soooo much I have been blessed!

Congrats! Sounds like you are on your way to a new you!

I appreciate it!

Good luck!!! I'll pray nothing happens to change it again! I actually started this journey 5+ yrs ago, upon attending my 2nd required visit and labs, I found out I was expecting... baby #4. He is 5 now and my journey continued! I am 8 weeks out, off all my insulin, diabetes and blood pressure meds. Keep strong it will be here before you know. If you want a great read click on "what to expect when you're expecting... Weight loss surgery! It is in "Tell your Story". Scroll to the top for the full story, well worth it!

I am so ready for it all to happen!!! I have been staying in a lot and avoiding social situations. I know part of it is the heat we have had here in Indiana but I know there is more to it. I have great family and friends who are keeping me company though!!

That is awesome!!! It's definitely great having family and friends to keep you company. I've been staying in a lot especially since I'm on my pre-op diet...I have some friends that want to go out to eat and dont understand that I can't and it's frustrating

Whoooo hooooo just found out pre op testing is 8/14! So hopefully surgery soon there after! I'm so excited I could cry!