Hi Rachelle. I know it is hard to pay out of your own pocket, but it seems that it will be worth it. Are you going ahead with the surgery?
I have found a way to lose weight by eating low-glycemic foods.
It is kinda new to the public, but there are books written about it now.
If you would like some more info, you can email me at armsfamily@comcast.net. I would be glad to give you an alternative to
surgery. You are young and have time to try other things.
Realize that most Americans are addicted to "bad carbohydrates".
Once you break your sugar addiction (which takes 5 days usually), it gets easier. My friend lost over 50 lbs and looks great now.
My husband lost 30 lbs in 3 months and he was only 30 lbs over weight.
I want to encourage you that you can lose the weight, with or without
the surgery. Which ever way you choose, I would love to talk with you
about it.