Have never in my life written a blog. But here goes. I thought I should have some kind of diary about this new journey I'm about to start. I'll see my dr. one more time and then get my surgery date, tomorrow 4/23. I've jumped thru all the hoops so now I'm on the pre surgery diet. So far so good, its not to bad.

My DH is so supportive of all this, he's been a real doll about it all. He's even helping me exercise.

So far I'm starting at 285, I'm only 5'1". I have such a hard time moving around. I have ostioarthritis in both knees, hips and back. Diabetis, Asthma, GERD, High Bloodpressure. Well you name it I have it for obess medical issues.

I will be looking forward to getting my life back! I have done so much research, and have been on here reading every day, to learn as much as I can about all.

My DD2 did this, I so tried to talk her into not doing it but she didn't listen to me, thank God! She lost 100 lbs. within 1 year and is working on about 40 more. She is a totally different person, can move easily now, doesn't need a cane to walk. She could hardly move and just this week she dug up 4 garden beds (big ones) and planted enough veggies to feed the city. LOL

So she will be my support person as well as my DH. All my coworkers are also very supportive, as well as my friends. I'm lucky that I'm surrounded by a lot of love, that will help me get thru the hard parts.

I'm really looking foward to this, so when I get my surgery date, will post it as well. Good luck to all of us on here! We are all in the same boat ya know. Hugs...Betz

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