Hi everyone so last year my Dr had suggested weight loss surgery and I had backed out, so now I am planning on going for a consult hopefully this month and I can start to plan the doctors appointments I hope I can still try even though I chickened out months ago wish me luck I guess third time is a charm

I'm kind if like you, but it took me 5 years to finally decide I was ready. In retrospect, I certainly wasn't ready then. Learn all you need, talk to your bariatric team, you'll know if this time is the right time!

When I looked at the eight to nine pills a day I was taking I had my what I call "come to Jesus moment" I did not want to die from something I had control over. Also I have a disabled child who needs me to live. On top of it I am an RN and know better! I know I could lose the weight on my own but I could also gain it all back. The sleeve is a tool that has kept me from it. I have had a hard time this last month and gain like 5 lbs which I am working on taking off starting yesterday. But I am still a size 12 today down from a 24-26. I take one pill a day for thyroid that runs in my family. Tomorrow will be 2 years since my surgery and me thinking should I do this as I was getting on the OR table. I have no regrets and I would do it again in a heartbeat! Says the girl with all the great clothes!

The only way to be successful with this is if your are truly ready. This can be a hard journey to start, but I am so grateful to have begun. My surgery was in January and I am down 50lbs. I think I found my courage when I focused on my goal and not on the surgery itself. I hope you find the strength you need. Best of luck to you.

Hi guys thanks for all the support I am so excited I had went to the pulmonary dr and he cleared me for surgery so I am 30 % there

I did the same thing. Go for it! Don't wait any longer! I wasted way too many years being fearful! Best wishes for you!

When I started feeling the way I hear my mom complain about, that was my trigger. I've never been heavy until about the past 3 years of my life. Now that it's affecting my health, I know something has to be done. I have already had my consult. I'm borderline as far as my BMI (slightly under). I'm praying to get approved by the insurance company, then it's on!

Edited June 9, 201511 yr by mrsFAB