Got my Date October 12 My new birthday

Hello everyone First post on here, wanted to say I do enjoy reading though. I live in Florence Ky and am presently 558 lbs. I am 37 years old and you know I love life now when I loose I will be so blown away. Just to let you all know Mr Dr is the greatest and in fact I would say from the research I have read he is a leader in the Field. I was so scared at first heard of the insurance fights and the problems and I must admit scared me. Dr Sonnanstine office even though new to this area(moved her from tuft in Boston) was amazing I applied in July and Oct 12 I will be going to my new life. I feel that I owe myself happiness that I have shared myself with everyone but me. I wrote this poem I think everyone can relate in some way. just know its not the begining or end its the journey that counts. My Journey I sit and wonder where my life will head The why's, the wonder's or the instead. I have chosen my course I must admit. I Often got half way and often quit. I am tired of excuses tired of growing old Feel like I almost dead at thirty seven years old I am tired of the abuse my body takes Tired of falling asleep wishing I wouldn't wake. Tired of the looks from people who I don't know. I don't want to be the freak at the circus show. Tired of the looks on little kids when I walk by. Running straight to there mommy and saying he is a big fat guy. I am tired of dying tired of the pain Tired of my mind making me feel I am going in sane. I am tired the losing the ones that have been by my side. I want to face the world so I don't have to hide. I know the steps I take now will make me see light I don't want it given to me I am ready to fight. Those who know me see my pain I have nothing left to loose I am ready for gain I am ready to gain what I have lost Nothing is going get in my way I will not stop I am not doing this out of selfishness or fear I am doing this because I want to be here. I am on this journey for me understand Let's not forget I started this plan But at the end all around me will gain Through my joy and laughter because I will have no pain. I hope we all cross paths in our journey some day because I know then we all will understand why we chose this path huggs ron

Ro, Congrat's on getting your date. Your poem is beautiful and says so much. I felt the same way at 421, my highest weight and now that I've lost over 225 lbs, I still think people stare and make fun of the obese. Maybe one day the world will be a nicer place. Take care and God Bless. Susy

Ron.... Your poem is so real. Through our chats, I can feel what you wrote. You are a very special person with a good heart. You deserve the best that life has to offer you. Soon the pain will be gone... you will have all kinds of positive energy. You will begin a new journey...and your life will begin a second time around. Just know that I will be there for you. God Bless you!!!

Ron CONGRATS to you and best of luck on a speedy and painfree WLS and recovery Loved the pome Take Care Huggs Beth

Congratulations Ron! Good luck with your surgery and new"birthday"!Heather