So I've been big all my adult life.

I'm 31 and I've been with my husband 16 years and I've got a 3 year old son.

I'm happy in my life except my weight obviously.

I can't do a lot that I want to do due to my weight and limits on things I want to do. I.e paint balling, racing cars, climbing, snow boarding etc

So post surgery there is a massive to do list!

I'm not vein, I'm not expecting a miracle or anything but I am hoping after the recovery I have more energy.

But will I stay the same me?!? Genuinely concerned !!!!

This is my only worry post op?

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I plan kn buying a hoverboard when i lose weight:)

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There is nothing about the changes that I don't gladly welcome.

The weight comes off....the physical burden.....the physical stress.......the threat of pending developing health scares.......all of that going away.....leaves one with a better frame of mind to embrace life and take on each day in much better manner than before surgery.

I totally agree dub, just had one gut feeling that I wasn't sure about but I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel nervous and not having even been slim as an adult I wonder what skinny Laura is like?!? I know It won't change me as in my values etc etc but I've not met her yet in the mirror!

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@@Dub is 100% correct ... when I was no longer focusing on the weight and health issues I was able to focus more on the rest of my life. I don't really think "Fat Stacey" was much different than "Thinner Stacey" in all the really important areas ... my morals and values have not changed, but I am so much more confident and willing to stand up for myself now. Also, I find that I don't hide behind the weight like I used to ... I put myself out there much more and am willing to take more risks than I used to in all aspects of my life. The hubby has always said he likes me for ME ... no matter what that looks like. However he has been my biggest supporter and my rock when I flounder. All in all, he likes this me too ... especially in the bedroom.