Hi all. I received free tickets to Dollywood for this weekend. It's been at least 5 years since the last time I have been to Dollywood, so I don't really remember the weight limits on rides. Can anyone that has been recently tell me if I will be able to fit in the rides? I am 2 months out from surgery and weight in at 280lbs and I am 5'5".

The last time I went to an amusement park (Six Flags Over Georgia) I was around the same weight and I remember not being able to fit in one of the older rides. That was the worst embarassment possible (at least for me anyway) and I would hate to have to go through that again.

Would love to hear about you experiences, good and bad.  Since this is an open forum and they may not ba able to defend what is being said I have no problem your emailing me with the feedback.  my email is [email protected].  Thanks 

You may not know this, but you have started in the right place for keeping up your hopes and spirits! I agree with Terri...it is a long process but will pass by quickly. I know looking at the 6 month process seems like forever but it really does pass by fast. For me I was a self pay client and thought the road would pass quickly...it didn't. There were many hoops that I had to clear to make sure I was ready for surgery, and I am thankful for the wait.
When I thought I have waited all these years for this time, why can't it be now...I put one foot in front of the other, and said, this is the road that will take me to where I want to be, and once I get thru the gate, I will never have to go back. I may have a stall once and a while but I am on the way! Find support where you can, here, a group session, or with friends. Glad to see you on the road to your dream, Good luck!

 Well, I started my journey in January of this year.  I have been ready since day one.  However, I had to go through that 6 months evaluation period.  I used this website and also started a blog to express my feelings and the process.  You will probably have some testing and other requirements that will need to be completed during that 6 month process.  It will go by faster than you think.

Just keep in mind that it takes longer than 6 months.  My 6 months was up in July of 2010.  I was approve the first week in August.  However, the surgeon was not available until first part of October.  I had something that I needed to complete the end of October so I was unable to get my date until November 2nd.  You might be wondering how I made it from August to now.  I would not have gotten through this "down time" without my husband, friends, and especially my support group class.  I attend support group class every week.  At least I feel like I am making progress each week.  I now have only two support group classes left before my surgery. 

I look forward to working and getting to know you.  Hopefully learn more about your progress over time.

 I have finally been accepted to the St Francis Center for Weight Loss Surgery!!!  I have been working on having Gastric Bypass for ten years and it looks like my time is finally here!! I am so excited. Dr George Wegner is a new surgeon at the center with Dr Virginia Weaver and I really like him. I am hoping he will do my surgery, we will see soon. 

I am looking for friends here......anyone interested, lol???