Being overweight is a shared trait in my family. I've struggled... we've all struggled our whole lives... My sisters and I were trying to talk my father into getting weightloss surgery. He was too ashamed and embarrassed to ask his doctor about it. He thought that he should've been able to do it himself, and that asking for help would make him weak. This past May he passed away in his sleep. He was only 58. There is no doubt in my mind that this surgery would have saved his life. My dad should still be here. In the midst of this heartbreaking time in my life, I've discovered I was just like him. I love my dad (he will forever be my Superman), and I never in a million years would have thought that being like him was a bad thing... I never had considered getting weightloss surgery for myself because like my father, I thought I should be able to do it myself. I've tried... and failed... and tried... and failed so much that I kind of lost faith in myself. I've realized that asking for help is the most courageous thing I can do. It can save my life like it should have saved my father's. My sister and I are scheduled to get gastric bypass surgery in Mexico on September 25th. I'm very excited about starting a new life with a new lifestyle, and I know that my Dad will be watching. I'm determined to make him proud.

Thank you all for the support. ❤️

We arrived in Tijuana earlier this afternoon. Everyone has been so great and nice! Surgery is tomorrow afternoon!! We're so excited!

Many prayers to you both. I lost my mother when she was 52 and it prompted me to want to change my ways and be better for my children. Kudos to you both. I'm excited to see your progress!

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I'm sure he is proud and smiling at you and your sister's decision to have wls. Live life to its healthy fullest in his honor everyday. There is no better tribute you can give in his name.

We're doing so well! I woke up with no pain today. Our leak tests went well. We're just waiting to have our drains taken out and then we get discharged!

That's great news. Welcome to the club!

Thank you!!