Hi my name is Allison . Most people do not realize I heavy I am because I CROP all my photos not to show my body anymore:-(

I have been to see the surgeon once ( May 22nd) I go back to him on ( July 26th, 2012) I have had one Appt with the Dietician last week, and have one more with her that I know of on July 1, 2012. My Phys Appt is scheduled for next friday June 14th @ 2 pm. Was told that takes about two hours? My BMI is 35 but I also have hypertension HPB. I am 5'3 and weigh 196-198 lbs back and forth! How my weight got in trouble was several years ago, I got sick, Dr's put me on prednisone for four months STRAIGHT! I went from 118 lbs and a size 8 to a size 18 my current. I am miserable and tried dieting with no success. This is why I have come to ask for help thru surgery. Praying this all works out for me. If it does my Surgeon said we could shoot for as early as the last week in July? I am also on Medicare, just got back on my CHANTEX t stop smoking for second time. PRAYING I can get all the requirements done asap Here is a photo so you can see more than just my face. I am too heavy for my height and so tired all the times. I cannot do so many things due to the weight. I am ready for a change and a healthier me, so I can enjoy life once again Nice to meet everyone.

Hello Allison welcome very nice to meet you! My name is Michele I've not been here very long but its a lot of fun when people write and share their stories especially if they've already had the surgery. Where are you having your surgery done at? I'm having mine the 21st of this month at OCC in Mexico. Are you having the plication if so what helped you to choose what kind of surgery to have? Hope everything works out and you can set an exact date!

Hi Allison. I feel exactly like you do. I am scheduled for July 24th and nervous as hell. Also excited to start my new journey. Many say I'm not overweight but I feel that I am. 230 lbs at 5 ft 10. size 14/16 now seeking to be a 8/10. Ive tried everything and now im ready for my plication. Kudos on your journey to stop smoking, ive heard that it is not an easy thing to do. Lets keep in touch.