Patience is the key

Not going to make any excuses for the reason I am as large as I am. Not going to say I'm unsure where to start. I know exactly what lead to this and how I got here.Every poor choice I made and every decision I made to keep making them. For so long now I have been comfortable in this body and felt just as beautful as the next "skinny girl." That has never been an issue for me. I knew I could always do anything I wanted to I was told that all my life and to this day I 'm still told that. I was raised by loving parents and around very positive people. Never once did it cross my mind that I really NEEDED to do anything about my weight. I didn't actually see myself as BIG as I am. Things really didn't hit me until my health took a turn and I couldn't do the things with my younger children as I had done with my older ones. I used to go on all day outings with my older daughter and never think twice. Never be tired. Never ache. Never need a rest. Today I can barely walk to the park with my younger one with out needeing to rest let alone play there with her. Its hard for me to sit on the floor and play dolls with her. Something I used to do for hours before. So by far this surgery isn't about being "skinny" which I've learned it isn't for most of you its a health reason. I have reasearched for over a year and a half now about which way I want to go and I'm confident in my decision that this is right. I know that there is a long road ahead of me and I am fully aware and prepared to take that journey. I am commited to a new life style and up for the challenge. I am also open to any tips or advice if anyone has anything positive that they would like to lend. From what I gather this is not easy and everyone needs support.