Thanks Everyone and Update

Hi Everyone,

First thanks to all for the great feed back, care, sensitivity, understanding and information.  AMAZING PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM.

Well on Feb 10 it was 8 months since my surgery and as of this morning I have lost 150 lbs.  I can't believe it what an amazing emotional feeling.

I was always very social, outgoing, travelled a lot for work etc before the surgery but I did avoid going to plays, theatre and concerts because of the size of the seating and being very uncomfortable.

Last Thursday my husband and I went to Massey Hall to see Jeremy Hotz (so funny).  We were on the second level so quite a few stairs to climb and I ran up them and was standing at the top waiting for my husband (who has a very physical job and not out of shape.... a few years older).  When he got to the top he just looked at me and smiled with tears in his eyes (literally) and said "I amaze him everyday since my healthy choice day (that is what he calls my surgery day) thank you for choosing life and by the way stop showing off."

In May I'm having a mother and son (he's 27) day at Canada's Wonderland.  I haven't been there in 15 years with him.  The last time I was there I went on a roller coaster with him and they couldn't get the belt done up so they asked me to get off.  I was so embarrassed that i never went back.  NOW... watch out I'm going to have a blast with him.

Bottom line if you are reading this and are considering or nervous waiting for your surgery, please keep focused.  It is the best decision of your LIFE. 

Is it easy?  No but end result you get to live!!!  I found it mentally challenging not physically.

HUGS to all and good luck on your journey...

Crackerno (Angie)

Awesome!  You have done amazing. Enjoy your new life. It's a great feeling!

This is what I needed to hear.  I go back and forth every day but this is what I want to be saying before the end of this year.  Thanks for the post.  :-)

Where are you on your journey?

I go for my trios at the end of the month and then see Dr. Glazer early in April.  Dr. Hagan is my surgeon.  I am hoping that surgery will be sometime in the summer or late spring would be even better.  Right now I keep flipping back and forth but I have to remind myself that I have tried everything else and I think I have no choice. Hearing what you said really reminds me of why. 

So happy for you!!!!!   So many things to excited about.......AWESOME!!!

Thank you for your post! I just did the referral last month and I'm a bit scared. Plus my husband is VERY scared and doesn't want me to have the surgery. I know he's not going to change his mind but will stand by me when I go though with it. And I also know that he will always feel that I could have done it without surgery. He's never had a weight issue so he doesn't understand. Regardless, I know there are risks and there is still a tough road ahead of me. I don't want to spend the rest of my life wishing I had done it.