So i took my hpylori test last Thursday, had my pre-op testing and education yesterday, my HP and visit with my surgeons happen Friday and Surgery is next Tuesday. I am so excited and nervous now. I am so ready for this. I had a strange issue with my tech that did my EKG. She was almost annoyed with me. She said I wasn't "big enough" to have this surgery. Why is it that folks smaller think i am too big and those bigger don't think i am big enough. What ticks me off most is that this is not a vanity thing for me....much like the majority of you I am sure, this is health motivated not looks. I am doing this because my fasting sugar is high and i am on blood pressure meds. My bio dad is a severe diabetic and has horrible neuropathy. He has also had a number of heart attacks. I don't want to wait until it's too late for me to do something about this. I was however so afraid of being judged for my decision. I did however break down and tell my mother. She was surprisingly supportive. So now my best friend, husband, children and mom know. I think i am good to go. Counting the days.

People don't think before they speak. I heard the same thing at nearly 260 lbs! I'm 5'9 and did carry my weight quit well so I didn't look that big but needless to say I was, I knew I was and even though I didn't have any health issues I was smart enough to know it would only be a matter of time before I did. I think people believe they are being "nice" by saying such things but it's aggravating, almost as if yo don't deserve it. Lucky for me I don't give a rats a** what others have to say about my "looks" I had the surgery, I'm down 40 lbs and feel/look better and that's really all that matters!

Btw good luck on your surgery!