Tomorrow is my 45th birthday and I was going to quit smoking; start an exercise regiment and watch what I was eating starting then.

As my luck goes, I suffered a couple of mild heart attacks on Wednesday and Thursday and spent the weekend being poked and prodded in the hospital.

It didn't scare me as much as it probably should have. I knew at the rate I was abusing my body that it was bound to happen sooner or later.

Needless to say, my new lifestyle started Friday morning when I checked into the emergency room.

The time off from work will be nice, I just hope I have the will power to do what I know needs to be done.

If it was too late, you wouldn't be posting. lol You can do this!

TRUE! Some people only need a slight hint, others a slap in the face and then there's me, it took a heart attack.

I won't be banded until at least mid January but this should definitely be proof to the insurance company that I need it.

I almost cried when I saw your blog. Sometimes a "mild heart attack" or health problem of any kind is God's way of trying to warn you before it is too late. You are sooo young. You can do this. I have no will power and I have had my band since May 28th and though there are days that are tough and I wouldnt trade it for nothing. I am about a half pound away from being down 50. You are so worth it. Good luck and God bless.