DebraO

For the pass few years my weight has been up and down. I've tried every diet, spent $1000's on gym memberships, diet pills and anything else that I thought would help me lose the weight. I have sizes 10 to 20 clothes to select from and it seems I may be moving up a size. My job requires me to dress business casual, but being a big girl, I spend more just to feel comfortable and look nice. I've have had people come and say, you getting a little thick but you still cute. It's funny that some people think overweight people are suppose to be unattractive. I just say thanks and keep it moving. Glad I don't have a self esteem issue or else I would have given up. Nov. 26, 2011, tragedy struck, I lost my father and almost 90 days later Feb 4, 2012 my mother passed away. After the passing of the two people I loved the most, I started picking up weight because food was my friend. I tried to stop but it was hard. I found myself at my highest weight Jan 2014. I made an appointment with my doctor and she suggested I look into surgey. And here I am today, one visit from meeting with the surgeon to set the date to becoming a healthier me and be here for my two kids.

Hi Everyone, I've completed all the surgeons requirements and have one more primary care visit and will be ready to see the surgeon to hopefully schedule my surgery date in late May or early June. It's a long process and some months I've wanted to give up. But, I did not because this is something I wanted for a better quality of life. If we stay forcused on the end results we can all live a more healtier life and be there for our family. "Good things come to those who wait". !!!!!!! DebraO

I had my appointmet about two weeks ago and it was a breeze. It lasted about three hours. One hour with the doctor and two for the test. The doctor asked about my family, relationship and my understanding of the procedure. I didn't hear from the surgeon, so I assume it went okay .