Hi everyone, I'm Rebekah and I'm having my surgery this coming Monday. I'm hoping this procedure will help launch me onto a happier and healthier lifestyle. I started researching WLS after seeing Lauren Manzo (Real Housewives of New Jersey) and her success....it was like it dawned on me that I didn't have to be older and 500 pounds to do this so I got the ball rolling right away. So here I am...all prepared...I feel I've coped well with coming to terms with all the change this will bring but the past few days I've been alternating between being excited and being really sad and scared. I'm hoping I can make buddies here that understand what I'm going through. Only a handful of people know and my family not at all because they're incredibly critical and judgemental and I don't want to deal with comments the rest of my life. So that's the basics

If anyone uses mutineers I would love more buddies there too!

Welcome to the group. I did it for me & only me. I have more energy for my kids but I'm a happier person & loving the new me.

Welcome so glad you found us. We really do understand what you are going through. I think you will go through every emotion there is. That is so normal. If you weren't a bit nervous or sad or anxious then that would be something to worry about, lol, You are making a big step to a lifetime of health. You are in my thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery and quick recovery. Please let us know when you can how you are doing. If you have any questions please ask, somebody around here will have an answer. Only tell those who you think will support you other than that this is a very personal thing and isn't anybody's business unless you want it to be. Hugs to you.

Congrats to you and Welcome aboard. I also am new and everyone on this site is great. Any question or concerns you have there is always someone ready to jump to your aid.

I have a little over 3 months left of my diet and exercise program and then my surgery will be scheduled, I can't wait for that day.