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Hi everyone, My name is Bobbie. I am 31 years old and have been battling with weight problems for the past 9 years. I am a wife, mother, business owner, and student my plate is extremely full. I am scheduled for RNY on October 17, 2011 I have been trying to have WLS for three years and now I have the chance and I am feeling so many emotions, nervous, excited, scared, and overwhelmed.

Hi Tink and everyone else!

Just like many of you, I've been heavy all my life. I was a chunky child and a big teenager. When I was a Freshman, in High School (in 1972), I joined Weigh****chers (NO picnic, then) and got down to a size 14. That is the only time I remember being a "normal" size. It lasted about 3 months. Althogether I know I've lost more than 2 people on Weigh****chers, through the years. Unfortunately. I always found them AND a good deal more, besides...

A couple of months ago, I found myself saying to my husband (for the 2 thousandth time...), "Honey, I really wish I could (go out in the woods ) (fill in the blank) with you, but I jush CAN'T. This time, I thought, I am SO TIRED of saying that. I WANT to go out in the woods! My mother had been suggesting WLS to me for several years; but I'd always put it off. Now, I began looking into it, seriously. What I discovered was that I knew DOZENS of people who either had had the surgery or were just one "degree" away from someone wh had had it. Of those people, I found at least 95% said they'd do it again, if they needed it.

So, here I am. When i went to the introductory meeting, I found I had 4 out of 5 of their listed "co-morbidities." I ahd already done a lot of my homework (weightloss history, etc), so we got down to the approval stage fairly quickly. I was approved in 3 business days! Wow. That was a surprise. I had expected to have surgery between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll have it, next Monday. I am excited and have just a little bit of trepidation....

That's probably enough for me, for now. Once I get started, you'll never shut me up! 

Thanks to you all for preparing the way!

Donna

Has anyone ever tried any of these protein candies, etc?  Just curious how they taste...Seems like a way to get in extra protein....

Welcome Bobbie to our group. I see where you are preparing for your sugery . If you have any questons or concerns please feel free to ask . There is an abundance of people here at all stages of their journey . I am also a Bariatric Life Coach and would be more than happy to help you any way I can .

Best to you always ,

Tink

Please welcome to LifeStarts Duibheasa

She begins her journey October 17th. I want to wish you the best and please keep us updated on your journey .

Always ,
Tink