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I've waited a very long time for this!
I orignally started this whole process about 5 years ago and I chickened out. I'm glad I did I wasn't mentally ready for it then.
Last August I tried again which has led me to today and finally getting my date.
i'm 26 and have been overweight in my eyes most of my life. I can't wait !
To be honest, I am scared to death to have this done. I know that it will make my healthy, and I will live longer. I am currently 5'9 302. I have tryed for many years to do it on my own. And know this is my only option.
I hope to make some new friends on here that I can go thru this with. I start my pre-op diet on Thursday. I am sure I will loose some weight on my own befor the 7th. I have never been skinny, so I don't even know what I will look like. All these fears. I am sure I am not alone.
I know we are all out there. We have all probably come to this board waiting and hoping when we could actually posted, celebrate, and support one another. I've been doing it for about a year now. I made the choice to have surgery in June of 2011. I had to wait 1 year until my husband was employed at his job for 2 years. I never thought it would come. I finished all my requirements and was approved for surgery with no issues! My date is June 4th and I can't wait for it to get here!
Well let me be more honest than that. I can't wait but I've had moments of panic too. Am I doing the right thing? What if I don't like my new self? What if my husband doesn't like my new self? Will I regret this and ruin my life? Anyone else having those feelings? Thankfully I have a wonderful support group of 3 success stories and a wonderful husband and family.
More about me: I'm almost 32 years old, mother of 2 and married to a wonderful guy. I've been overweight most of my adult life. I just weighed in at 272 and my goal weight is 180. (I'm 5'9") My husband just bought me a beach cruiser and a punching bag and I'm looking forward to being active again and getting this weight off!
