Hello I am new to this and so excited to get started with a healthier lifestyle. I am 47 mother of two amazing girls. I am 5'3 and weigh in at 385. That number freaks me out and also makes me sad. I meet my surgeon Thursday,October the second. Can't wait. Have been fighting my weight since my twenties. Only past few years gained 160 lbs. My body is hurting and I am so ready for a new beginning.

Welcome! It is very exciting to see hope, isn't it? I am a little further along (have already had 1st appt w/ surgeon, and 2 nutritionist classes as well as 1st psych. eval), but I don't have a date for surgery yet. But I am not waiting to get started! Now that I am finally ready to make changes in my life, I am starting to try to live the post sleeve lifestyle as much as possible. I have started exercising and logging my food intake, watching calories and fat and sugar, and drinking lots of Water. So far I have lost about 19 pounds! I encourage you to look at some of the lifestyle changes you will need to make after the surgery and start working on them now, so it won't be so hard post surgery. Best wishes for a huge success!!

You ate going to do great Becca R. You should look back. Don't be sad. Things are going to be great. I only need to lose a total of 70 and I've already lost 22 lbs. I'm new too. The members here are so nice and supportive. I saw the 300 lbs. Coming up and immediately scheduled the surgery. Things will change rapidly for you and you will love how you feel. I have RA and Osteoarthritis. That is partially why I had the operation. Also, for Blood Sugar and High Blood Pressure. It's all about Self-Love. Fat or Skinny

, I love myself, but getting this surgery is True Love. Good Luck.

Shouldn't look back.

Wow, IDG.