Well, this is the first step of my jounrney. Right now I'm in the process of finishing all of my pre-op required testings. These include, stomach acid test, pulmonary test, mammogram, psych test, blood work, & nutritionist. I have all of my required documentation for insurance purposes so right now I'm just checking of my list. Ugghhh...testing!!

I'm excited about getting my journey started but nervous at the same time. I have lived the life of a BBW for 25 years & life is about to change dramatically. I am leaving the life I am comfortable in & know but I'm so ready to start living again. I am super excited about my new life but I haven't told a lot of my friends because I know that some will try to talk me out of it & right now, I need all the support I can get. Has anyone experienced this? I have had my male friends already tell me that they aren't going to be attracted to me when I get thin. Oh well, I believe healthy trumps that!!! I think my weight loss journey isn't going to be about just losing weight & be healthy, I think it's going to turn into a life cleansing process.