I and my 7 year old girl were having a quiet time, while the baby sleeps. So I decided to tell her that soon I would be having this surgery and my big belly would disappear, her first response was Then how will I be able to see you???? hehe, so I told her I would not disappear, just the big tummy. And then I asked her what she felt about it, and she said HAPPY. Because the I would be able to walk, and run, and ride a bike, and jump.. If I would have any doubt about doing this, it would have disappeared right then and there.

I am so happy that I am going for the surgery, not just for me but also my children. So many things that they miss out on because of my weight. My 15 year old teen already knows a long time ago, because I tried getting the surgery like 4 years ago but couldn't at the time. But my 18 month old baby will never remember this fat momma of his, he will never remember having a momma that does not go to the playground because she has so much hip or backpain, or always so tired that she takes a nap and every chance she gets. Best decions ever, best thing I have ever done for myselve and my family!

What a sweet story! And a great reason to get healthy: chasing around the kiddos and having a great time. Enjoy your cuties and best of luck

41 minutes ago, EmmyJ said:

What a sweet story! And a great reason to get healthy: chasing around the kiddos and having a great time. Enjoy your cuties and best of luck

It truly is one of my biggest reasons for doing this. I feel so guilty all the time for never going out and play with the kiddos. We have been having a great winter, lot of snow (like beat a 100years old snowrecord kind of alot of snow) and calm weather. Great for sledding and making snowmans, and what did I do? Stayed inside, because I don't have the energy or winter clothes that fit me. I so wanted to, but the thought of being cold and wet to the bone kept me inside looking out. But next winter all that will have changed

I understand. My kids are grown , well 21 and 25, my son is getting married. I want to be able to run and play with my grandchildren that I hopefully will be blessed with. Go outside. Hike, kayak, kick balls. You will do all that with your kids! Keep stepping forward!