May 23rd, 2007

...thats when I am scheduled for lap band surgery!! That will be the day that I start my new life, a life to a healthier me!!

A little about me? Well, I am 40 years old, been over-weight most of those years, I'm a wife to the most understanding and supportive husband ever, mother to 4 biological boys, 1 daughter, "Grandma" of 2 and human to several dogs, miniature horses and a cat that only comes home when she's hungry. (Spay and Neuter your roaming pets!! LOL)

The lap band decision has not been an easy or quick one, I have spent several years researching all I could, weighed (pun intended) all the pros and cons, and finally came to the decision that if I wanted to see my children and grandchildren grow up, I needed to do something about my weight. In the past, I have always been able to lose the weight, but it would always come back with a vengeance!! I finally see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel!!

Mew, congratulations on your date!!! My family was a big factor in my decision as well. My boy is 14 and I want to be able to do more things with him before he's grown.

Good luck and keep us posted.