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I am new here, My name is Ginger and I am the SIL to Tessie. I am huge and fat. I have not been to a doctor in ages becuase all he ever said was you need to lose weight. I have tried to lose it but unfortunelty food tastes so good:( I like to eat, I dislike being fat. Nothing fits right. I am calling a doctor tomorrow to be seen, I am ready to be serious about this before there is no issue. I am 29 years old, fat and can not play with my children or go for walks with them hardly anymore. I weigh 312 pounds and I want to live! I was/ am very afraid for suergery bu****ching my SIL go through with it today, it gave me some courage! I want to be a looser!!! Ginger

Hi Ginger. Tessie is lucky to have such a caring SIL. You've come to the right place; this is a very supportive group. Welcome!
Have you seen a sugeon or been to any seminars yet?
Looking forward to hearing from you, and again, eveyone here will answer your questions, or direct you to the right place to go get answers.

No I have not seen anyone. I havent even been to a doctor in a few years, I was 40 lbs lighter then as well.... he told me I needed to lose weight and I know it and I have tried but.....

Hi Ginger, Welcome to the board and CONGRATS on making the decision to get yourself healthier!!  We all know  it's  not an easy one to make but from what I hear from all  of the post-op people, it's one worth making.  I myself haven't had surgery yet but I'm waiting anxiously for a date. I'm sure you'll find  lots of help here for whatever questions you might have, everyone is super nice and very supportive! Welcome!! Flo

Welcome to OH, Ginger!  You've come to the right place for support, for sure!  Congrats on your decision to investigate WLS.  I know at 9 weeks out, it's the best decision I've ever made in my life.  You have many, many new friends/family.  Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask all of us anything you have questions about!

*~*Blessed be*~*

Welcome Ginger! We all understand how you feel and where you are...we're all there or were there.  Mentally I think I will always be there.  I had my WLS 15 months ago.  I was 326 and am now 146.  It's a tough decision to make, but as everyone has said, it's the best decision I've ever made.  You also have the opportunity to follow Tessie's journey so you know, more or less, what to expect. All the best to you.  Ask anything you want, vent whenever you need.  If nothing else, we can all relate to you and that helps sometimes to know you're not alone. Take care, Sue

Hi there, Ginger, and welcome. You have come to the right place and I hope that you become at peace with your decision to have WLS. Please keep up posted on yourself as well as Tess.  I wish you prayers and guidance. Take Care~~ Diane

Ginger hi BEAUTIFUL!!!  Welcome! I wish you lots of love, peace and joy! You can do it!~

Welcome Ginger! SO glad you found us and that Tessie has you by her side! She will be a wonderful resource for you as well. Best wishes as you begin this journey!