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Hello! I do not have a date, but looking forward to surgery in early July. I am a self-pay, so no need for insurance approval, just getting on the schedule. Unlike many of you, I have some age on me...I will be 57 in July...251 lbs and 5'4". If I don't get this weight off, I am doomed for a massive heart attack. Same as my mother and my eldest brother. Looking forward to chatting with you!

So glad to have found this group! Thank you to everyone for your stories, comments, suggestions and encouragement. I am a newbie...haven't even had my first consultation, but I am about to embark on this journey. Like many...I have tried every diet, every trick and every weight loss pill/shake/diet plan. I used to be happy with myself at 150 lbs. Then I was happy with myself at 160 lbs. Once I reached 190, i knew the party times were over and this was going to be a struggle. So...I started eating more. I've gained 50 lbs in the past 24 months, with the help of opening a new business, my husband being diagnosed with Parkinsons, having to take custody of my 8 yr old grandson, while I watched my oldest daughter drink herself into the gutter. So...it's time to get help, or most likely, I'll find myself 6 ft under and of no use to anyone. I have 12 beautiful horses, 3 dogs, 2 cats, a flock of chickens and 7 goats (3 of which were born on Halloween night!) and a beautiful little 28 acre farm in the country. So much to enjoy and be happy about...except I can hardly walk around the place, let alone enjoy a wonderful trail ride on one of my trusty steeds. And this saddens me even more, so I eat. My next doctors appointment is December 31. I asked his opinion about bareatric surgery that last time I was in his office. He said he had many patients who struggled with obesity, that had very positive results with surgery. He told me to think about it some more and if I still wanted to proceed, he would refer me on my next visit. I don't think I want to wait until December 31 for the referral. I think I will call his office and ask if they can simply refer me next week. Unfortunately, I have no insurance, so I guess I will have to take out a loan. I certainly can't sell a horse...you can hardly give them away these days! LOL Thank you everyone, and I look forward to getting to know this community as I move forward with my personal journey. Sue