So I have made the decision to get weight loss surgery. I weigh in at a whopping 560lbs fortunately I am very tall (6ft5) So I am still very mobile. But I am terrified that I will fail and end up bed ridden. Thats probably my biggest motivation plus me and my wife want to have kids and I dont want to be too fat and out of shape to play with my kids. I feel I am addicted to food its my go to when I am happy or upset or bored. Or anything really. I have no idea what to expect except some of the things I have read on the internet but it would be nice to have support in this journey.

Hi congrats on taking the first steps to be healthy, I must say that when I began my journal and they told me 6 months if weight management I was like that's a long time well it's been 7 months and I just got my first surgeon appointment which will make it 8 months, but what I have learned during these months are more about me, you say that food has been your go to person for happiness or sadness, you will learn why you use food to comfort you, what your triggers are, what saddens you and begin to understand why you turn to food for comfort . I would strongly suggest journaling beginning right now you will be amazed with reading and confronting your fears and anxiety which underlies why you are truly eating .most of us are eating because we are truly unhappy with ourselves and the state we are in, you mentioned you are married and would like kids focus on getting healthier for you, being a better person, loving yourself . I truly realize I'm the key to my own happiness, it's not my husband it's me. Good luck and remember we are all hear for you .

WLS (the sleeve) was the best thing that I ever did for myself... and that was 2.5 years ago. Good luck on your journey !!