I was at a sheetz today getting some lunch and in walked a family the mom and dad were kinda big folks but the son was hugh and looked to only be around 10 or 11 and i immediatly felt sad. I seen myself in this kid and also my owen boys it it scared me i felt so bad for this kid knowing the struggles he more than likely faces everyday due to his weight.and i found myself thinking about when i was around this kids age the crap i was put through. I said a little pray for him to myself and then i thought oh man im glad ive made the decision for weight loss not only for myself but for the fact i want to get in shape and show my kids a healthier lifestyle change and hope they follow.

It's weird when i was chunky i see nothing...now that am sleeved i see a chunky person..i feel like pulling them aside and say u know there's help right ....i want them to know the feeling i get now that i have this tool..But i would not dare how would i feel when i was in that position...

I know what you mean pepper123

It a hard job but that what kept you going .

I got sleeved because someone pulled me aside. I had already considered the idea so I think it became a gentle push. I'm 9 days post op and know I have made the right decision

Congrats bussomike and im am sched for april 13th in morgantown wv with dr tabone