I was just wondering

What was the deciding factor that convinced you it was time to do something, and pushed you to have WLS? For me, it was when I took my kids shopping and I was struggling to get out of the car. My son asked if I needed help. He was very serious. I laughed and said, "The day I can't even get out of the car without help is the day I really need to do something." That made me think, it is time to do something. I cried on the phone with the lady at the Barix Center when I made my appointment. She probably thought I was crazy. Any defining moments for the rest of you?

I had already looked into it and had already started my preop clearances when my little one 3yrs. old asked me "mommy are you ever going to get better?" this literally broke my heart. I want to be here for her and to be able to do the things with her that I didn't get to do with my other daughter because of my weight. So you all keep your fingers crossed for me and say a prayer that insurance approves.

Connie, I have crossed my fingers and toes for you. Best wishes. I know you will keep up posted.

FOr me the defining moment happened right before the first surgery itself. I had developed sciatica so bad I could not walk. I wanted to go to the hospital and when the EMT's came they could not get a stretcher big enough to hold me. They brought in two big gaffer hooks for me to hold ont while I tried to walk from the bedroom to the ambulance. I had to lay on the floor of the ambulance for about a 20 mile ride to the hospital. They made sure they hit every pothole. I felt like a whale. Luckily the hospital had a gurney almost big enough. I oozed over the sides of it though.

Jack, I had nightmares about just that happening to me. I can only imagine the feelings. So happy that you are feeling better now. You are feeling better now, right?

Yes indeedy I am feeling a lot better. Thank you for asking.

So glad to hear that Jack. Any luck on the plastic surgery front?

Nope still denied. I am getting my appeal together but with school and night job it has been tough.

I also had begun the process but I thnk what put me over the edge was seeing pictures of myself, from the rear, at a picnic... I totally blocked the person behind me. It was painful to look at them. I realize that I always avoid looking in mirrors and when I saw those pictures, posted on a family web site no less, I knew it was time. Miss Q

Wow, Miss Q your date is almost here. How are things? If I can be of any help don't hesitate to email me. Best of luck next week. Keep us posted.