On2Living

Hi everyone,
I have finally made the decision to move forward with weight loss surgery. I am in my mid-40s and married with two college age kids. I was that skinny kid growing up that could eat anything. Getting pregnant was like flipping a switch. Each year, I gained more weight until reaching my highest today at 263. I have tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, diet pills, vitamin shots and even denial. None have worked for me.

After extensive research, I am considering the sleeve gastrectomy. So far, I attended a seminar. Waiting for the surgeon's office to verify my insurance and schedule my consult. I have a BMI of 42.4. My inner skinny girl is anxious to come out!

This site has already been extremely helpful. Thank you all for sharing such personal information. It really makes a difference. I will try to follow your example and do the same.

Hospital - Emory Johns Creek/Atlanta Bariatric Center
Surgeon - Undecided, probably William H. Johnson, MD, FACS