Where to begin I started gaining weight about 7 years ago to date, right before I had my son. Seven years later here I am today on my way to weight loss Surgery. A piece of me feels ashamed I let myself go like this, but all I can do now is pick up the pieces and strive for a better life. Ever since I can remember I had a yoyo weight up and down on the scales. Throughout my teen years I was a vegetarian who never ate meat, or junk. I was the girl you would find riding a bike for miles to lose weight or walking for miles afraid of gaining weight. Now today I’m just the lost FAT GIRL trying to find herself. I decided on weight loss surgery because over the last couple of years the struggle has gotten harder and harder High Blood Pressure, Swollen ankles and legs constantly, and PCOS I’m a mere 32 and something tells me if I want to see 33 or any other age it’s time to make a drastic change not only for me but for my son. So as I began my journey to the other side please, please leave words of encouragement.

You have made a great decision! Good luck!

All of us pretty much have the similar weight gain stories and emotions attached to it. You are not alone! You have come to the right place for support. Things will get better. You will run with your son's bike when you teach him to ride one!

I have a similar story as well.. I am also 32 years old and started down the road to this surgery after being diagnosed w/ PCOS.. We were trying to get pregnant again (my almost 4 year old daughter was conceived after taking fertility meds) and my doctor thought maybe we should take care of the issues and try to have a baby w/out the meds ... It wasn't something that I would have sought out myself, and maybe that's because I have been so ashamed of myself. But I am so glad my doctor talked to me about it. I finally have a surgery date 9/25-the day after my daughter's 4th bday. I am so excited for this challenge and a new chapter on my life.. Good luck to you!

Thanks bigloser2014 it always makes me feel better when you know you’re not the only one struggling with the emotional embarrassment. I just sometimes feel like it takes so much out of me. An your right I can't wait for the day that doing the smallest thing doesn't make me feel so drained and tired. rianjohnson82 my surgery date is right there with you im schedule for Sept 29 nervous as I can be. Thanks you guys for the wonderful words of encouragement.