I awoke on the morning of Jan. 20th, 2017, unaware that my life was about to change, dramatically!

There was nothing particularly special happening that day, as my life had obtained a comfortable level of routine, broken regularly by assorted family "emergencies".

On this most auspicious of dates, I was a 38 year old homemaker. Wife to an Army man, mother to 3 pre/teens. I didn't particularly relish staying at home, but felt the family schedule would strain under my employment.

I awoke with a sudden, unbeckoned thought. "Sarah, you need weight loss surgery!" From whence the idea hailed, I have no idea. I didn't know anyone that had undergone the procedure. I had not watched any television programming or movies that featured the surgery. I had not even thought about it for 20 years, a time in which it was extremely dangerous.

The idea was so powerful in my mind, that I immediately began researching the options. I came across Bariatric Pal's website and joined.

The rest, as they say, is history. I had my VSG in Mexico by Dr. Illan, 2 months to the day when I awoke with that voice in my head.

Tomorrow will be my 1 month surgiversary. So far, I have had a very easy recovery with virtually no pain. I didn't even have gas pain! (Touch wood).

Starting weight: 305lbs.

Surgery weight: 290lbs.

Current weight: 270lbs.

Insurance: Yes, I have insurance that would cover the surgery, and I would even have gone to Johns Hopkins. But I didn't feel that was my path.

I am a firm believer that God has given us this tool this day and age and He talks to us in different ways.

Awesome story hon! Blessings on your journey!