I have been waiting for about a month to get my approval. My surgeons office told me today it's going to take another two weeks to schedule my next appointment/pre-op diet/ surgery date. I was flooded with emotions when she told me I was approved. I'm nervous, scared, excited, grateful. Most of my family and friend are against this surgery. Thankfully my mom is supportive. Having four kids I think everyone is scared I'm going to die. It does cross my mind. But I want to be healthy for them. I want this hunger and tiredness this sluggish feeling to go away. I wish I could do this alone. I wish I could make them happy and not need this surgery. But I've done all I can do. I really think this is the best option. Keep my in your thought and any response is appreciated. Although I haven't asked any questions. I have no where else to vent without judgement.

@@mandyn85 - vent here!!!! There is usually someone here to read and reply, just make sure you do like you did - admit you just need to vent (rant, etc) so we know that you aren't a TROLL!

I get it. If I could have done this without surgery I would have. I just wasn't winning the battle and 300 was visible on the scale (HW282).

Do what YOU have to do for YOU (and your four children). My only regret is not doing it sooner.

Don't have guilt for the method you're choosing to get healthy! Be proud of yourself for getting healthy and breaking the cycles that WERE bringing you down. I never regretted my surgery, I'm 5 months post op and never looked back. I have so much more energy for my kids, I feel stronger, and I haven't had this confidence ever in my life! I started @ 238 and I'm currently 185. I love my new life and I'm for the first time in a very long time loving myself which has improved everything else. You deserve this, this is your journey and no one else's. Best of luck and try and enjoy the process. When You look back you'll be surprised how fast things get better!!

at the end of the day do they want you to die a premature death due to being sick or do they want you to get healthy in the best way possible with proven methods that work. you want to be around for your kids to one day see them have babies of they're own