I'd like to introduce myself

I'm just getting started on this journey and have my WLS scheduled for July 7th in Mexico. I wanted to introduce myself. I'm a Canadian girl living in NC and think it's quite a hoot joining a group for "lightweights"! Haven't thought of myself as a lightweight for a lot of years but, ok, I'll take it! Anyway, lightweight or heavyweight, it is a huge step to choose WLS and quite a journey to live it.

I'm ready. It took me a while to wrap my head around having WLS given my BMI was 35 and not 45 but my health picture comes along with severe hypertension that is a constant worry, as well as borderline diabetes. I decided not to wait till I was sicker before taking the plunge. When I peel away all the layers of my situation I know I can lose weight on my own but also know it'll come back putting more stress on my body, and I know the hypertension is silently waiting to hurt me some day so I'm taking the wheel and I'm going to achieve good health. The added benefit is being reintroduced to the me that I still think of myself as. I've been heavy for half my life and I'm really excited to look and feel some closer version of what I have always felt myself to be.

I have learned a lot from reading posts on this forum and will continue to drop in and connect with others who are in various stages of this gig. Pre-op, post-op, old timers - whatever, it's great to be able to share it with others who get it.

Welcome!  It sounds like you are ready for this next new phase of your life!  I too wasn't heavy as a younger adult and gained the majority of my extra weight after kids.  I too felt the same inside, and it's amazing when the outside matches how much better you feel about yourself.

Like you I also didn't want to wait until my medical issues were out of control.  My dad has pretty much every issue you can imagine and I take after him.  I could see nothing but a downward spiral and took the plunge!

Glad to see you hear and we are looking forward to following your journey with you.

Hi Jody - thanks.  Hopefully all goes well.  I'm ready to move forward.  Have a great day!

Welcome 

Candy - thanks!

I am envious of those of you who did this early in life.  I was 62 and other than a brief period when I lost weight with WW, I have been heavy since having kids.  I wanted my life back and got it.

Congrat on your decision and plan.  Looking forward to following your journey.

Price S. - I like your statement "I wanted my life back and got it."  Very decisive and matter of fact.  Hoping for the same.  Have a great day!

Welcome to the LW Board.  Can't wait to watch your journey!!  Let us know if we can help you.

Linda

Linda - thanks so much.  Appreciate knowing you!

Welcome and Congrats are taking control of your life!!!   This "gig" (lol) as you call it is an exciting ride and I can't wait to hear all about your journey!!