When I was a normal BMI, I was really young and didn't care about appearance. I was a tomboy who wanted to dress just like my brother. When I finally cared about a more feminine appearance, I was too fat to wear the things I really wanted from regular size stores. I made due with makeup, shoes, and handbags, but it got old after a while. When I was actually fit enough to do anything physical, I was not concerned. Now that I am aware of potential health risk that will eventually catch up with me, I am 323 pounds with low energy! I can wait for the days where I can be able to run in a marathon and then put on something fabulous in the same day!

I'm sure you'll get there if you want to! When is your surgery scheduled for?

December 18th!!!! Soooo nervous

Yeah I can understand that hang out here and read a lot. The more I learned of what to expect, the better I felt about all of it.

Hi...I too am a tomboy..even at 50. Now that I have had the surgery, I am trying to dress more feminine...If my sister has her way, she will die trying to get me in a dress....she is the girl in the family. My hubby is pretty sure it won't happen. If you are like me, I know you're not, but I had this wild idea that the pounds will fall of and I may have to fem up a bit. Hubby again..hopes this will happen but ain't holding his breath...LOL...

I started at 255 and knew with the health issues that run in the family, I needed to be proactive. Diabetes and heart disease.

You will be nervous..I almost ran out of the preop room at the hospital.

You will do fine and a whole new you will emerge with new ideas. Make this about you....