I just recently turned 50. When I was in my late 30s I swore to myself I'd lose weight and be "40 and fabulous". In my late 40s I swore to myself I'd lose weight and be "50 and fabulous". Here I am at 50 and heavier than ever before. I know WLS isn't a magic pill but I see it as giving me a chance and I'm extremely grateful it's an option. I'm hoping for a late February surgery date - so maybe I'll be "51 and fabulous"!