This is my 2nd attempt to have bariatric surgery. About 3 years ago I set it to have the sleeve done. I was all set and all I needed to do was see the surgeon and schedule my date. However my insurance changed but further more I got scared and backed out of it completely. At that time I was worried what other people would feel about me having this surgery and how they would look at me. At that time that was very important to me. Even though I had people's approval I was still worried about what people were thinking . Even though I was unhappy with what I saw that didn't matter. So I just couldn't go through with it.

Fast forward till September 2016 and i sat down a very good friend that is a health nut. Always on some type of diet or healthy eating kick or beach body program or even cleansing program and she told me that she had seen that I have tried different ways to loose weight she was so supportive and wanted me to get the surgery after me telling her this is what I wanted. See in those 3 years I continued to gain weight and got up to over 340 and could not got my pants my shorts or my 3xl shirts much. I knew I was out of control. I found myself very unhappy with the I looked. She told me. In 1 year if I still felt that way then I should have the surgery. So September 2017 is my target date. Over the next few months my friend wanted it to happen sooner because she felt I needed it done sooner then later

Now comes February 2017 and i called to set up to meet with the surgeon and team to see way I needed to do to become qualified for the surgery. So far urs been a slow process and have allot to do. I couldn't be more happier with myself. I have a major support team in my corner when if they all don't agree with it they still support me and I'm happy for this. This time I'm doing it for myself and not looking to see what people may feel or think this is for me

Thank you for letting me to ramble on and will like to use this to note my

journey and look for support that I may need

Timothy

Congrats on your new journey. I was in the same boat as you. My first attempt at bariatric surgery I got scared and backed out. I was more scared of what people would say if they knew I had the surgery. Soon after, my weight skyrocketed and I developed high blood pressure and diabetes. That freaked me and I made a decision to not worry what others have to say, but my health is what's important.

Good luck on your journey, it will be long and hard, but in the end you will benefit.

PS. What helped me the most was the great group of people I have met on this website. Amazing people, with lots of support.