And The Journey Begins

I must admit. I was very satisfied with the siminar on January 6th with Dr. Olsen. It was very informative I found numbers that I had never seen before and didn't know the percentage of obese people losing and keeping off weight themselves was so low, 4%, that's a very small number. I don't feel like such a failure anymore. I used to feel like I was letting the doctors down by not achieving the weight that was desired of me.I know better now. On the uglier side my family mainly my brother is going coo-coo with my decision. I just laugh because like I told him you love me like I am you will love me at 160 or 180 lbs. I don't think my mother is too keen on the idea either but I have not let them stop me this far and I will continue to journey without them if I have to. It actually feels like taking a trip without anyone else with you. I have all of this confidence and know for sure that I am going to reach my destination that it doesn't even matter that noone is even riding in the car with me. I'm too excited to let things bother me now! I know that I have all of you near and far that know how I feel and what I'm dealing with.

Diane, You should get ready to rent a very large van or Bus even. Sweetie you are not alone in this journey there are several people here to guide and support you anytime you need it. Just buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!

Hi Diane. I am hoping to start my journey on the losing side this month. Lots of hugs & kuck to you. Ellen

You definitely have a great attitude!! Don't let anyone stand in your way. You'll no doubt be successful. Keep us posted! April

Welcome! We've all been there. You are not alone. WELCOME! Beth B. in Chattanooga

Awww shucks all of the sweet comments just makes me feel all warm inside. It also lets me know that somebody cares. I went to drop my papers off at my PCP's office. I have Medicare and its qualifications list is not so long in fact it isn't long at all. I have a very strong will and I have this feeling that I'm going to be just fine with you all and then some. I know there will be times when I will need that extra "some". I also asked a very confident nurse to weigh me today so that I would have an acurate weight and OMG.................stars flew and they are still flying. The last time I stepped on the scales I had lost weight that was down from 367 to 341 and now the classic syndrome I now weigh...............are ya ready kids!! I now weigh 396.6....OUCH . If I'm not a classic morbid obesity case I don't think I could ever spot one. I may have weighed more than that because my family has been telling me that I have lost some weight. I've probably dropped a good 5 or 10 lbs. It would feel nice to be overweight and not soooo morbidly obese. Well I will still keep you up tp date on things. I have a lot of people on my side now, not just family but I do have a special cousin that says he backs my decision all the way since it's going to help me. I really love him for that . Oh not to mention he's a tailor he says he's going to make me a dress when I've reached my goal weight ......lol I love red how about it ladies?! Now everyone wants to know how I'll fare!!! Many hugs and kisses to you all!!!

Girlie, with a tailor on your side he's going to be busy altering your clothes as you shrink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!

Diane Johnson, Way to go. You are on your way to a new you. I am going to say a lot of prayers for you to get the surgery. I am so keeping my fingers cross for you. You are very bless to have a sweet cousin. And really lucky too that he is a tailor. I think you are going to kick in that red dress your cousin makes you, when you reach your goal size. Way to go on your first steps. I can't wait to see you on the losing bench. Keep to your guns, girl do not let anyone get or bring you down. You are going the distance. Way to go Stay strong! Your friend, Tina Cannon

Thank you Tina, it is so good to know that people like you are on my side........LOL. I can't "WEIGHT" to be a loser! And I'm still holding strong. I think my grip is even stronger than ever before. I suppose it's because this is something I have been waiting for for a long time.....it's been a long time coming and I'm taking the plunge. I'll have to post a pic with me and my special cousin and the dress. Be on the look out for that pic! Diane

Diane, I am right there with you... I am beginning this journey myself...and although most of the people that I tell are supportive, I do dread telling my mother. She has begged me through the years to never consider gastric... and to be perfectly honest with you, I never thought I would. But something clicked, and I am determined that this is the year that I change my life! I too am extremely overweight, and its getting hard even going through my busy day. This is the first time I have ever been on this website, and had to jump in! I am thrilled that this exists.. I know that I am not alone. I am waiting to hear from the doctor - I have submitted my paperwork letting them know that I want the surgery. I just hope and pray that my insurance company doesnt have a lot of stipulations... I go to church with 2 people that had the surgery last year, and they are totally different looking people! I am soooo ready for a new lease on my life...I have so much living to do, and I have to be around to do it!! The road I am on right now, I know in my heart has a "dead-end".