before and After pictures

 I was just browsing through the site, and noticed that there is a gallery of before and after pictures. Some of them are very dramatic. I found a few people who look to be my height and weight, and while the body shape is kinda difficult, it is interesting to see what they looked like a year post surgery.  I have really gotten excited about the potential this surgery has.  I mean I know people have gained it all back after the surgery, I've seen that on the Biggest Loser even, contestants that gained back their weight after Gastric Bypass or Banding. That part scares the you know what out of me.  I really want to get it off, and get active. I have always wanted to be a runner, and I have done run and walk treks and loved the feeling of running.  Hopefully when I get down to a decent weight I can learn to run and help me keep it off.
My thoughts are really with those of you having surgery on the 13th. I would love to be that far along in the process.  I have three daughters, ages 8, 9, and 10 and I want to be well and healthy.  I've been overweight my entire life and right now I feel like I am more than ready to put my best foot forward and live the life I have always wanted. Ive been overweight my entire life and it's my time!
Wanda