magoosmom

Thanks for the suggestions! I didn't think about making my own lotion (keratin lotion and adding vit. e)--that's a great idea! I have added Bio Oil to my list of things to get. My parents have a Sams Club membership but it's an hour away. I will have to see if they are making a trip soon. The reviews on it are amazing. I am anxious to try it. Thanks again! I feel better about trying to keep my skin as firm as possible after surgery.

Thank you everyone! I'm excited about possibly coming off my medications and getting so healthy! And also excited for weight loss in general after all this time LOL. I really appreciate the support!

I am just putting it out there. I am not judging anyone if you don't want to tell. I've known people who kept it a major secret, and some who are only telling if someone asks and then in private. I figure everyone has their reasons. I told family and friends first. My mom was probably the most concerned because of a) how drastic it is and mostly b ) that she's worried I will gain the weight back. I posted this on FB about a week ago: So if all goes well, on June 21st I will be having a laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy...aka gastric sleeve bariatric surgery. I am both nervous and excited about this big step, but also more than ready to make this life change. Short story is that I have been this weight since shortly after Mason was born, have tried many diets, and my health has taken hits because of it. I did not make this decision lightly (who does?? LOL) but with the thought that if I don't do something drastic, I might not be around in ten years. Morbid? Probably...but not that unrealistic. I would love any positive thoughts you want to send and/or tips This is a complete lifestyle change...the surgery is just a tool. Looking forward to a healthier me! Y'all the response has been amazing! I am sure some don't really get it...I have a skinny cousin in California who has never been overweight and she always has something to say about my dieting choices LOL, but she kept it to herself this time. I had several people who reached out to me to share their advice and their positive feelings about having had it or a similar surgery, some I wasn't even aware of. It was wonderful. So yeah, my journey is going to be public, but, again, I understand that everyone has their reasons for doing it the way they chose to. I know that there are some really unsupportive/judgmental people out there and putting this out there for everyone may do a lot more damage than keeping it to yourself. So do what makes YOU feel comfortable and focus on your transformation!

Going on insulin before I even turned 40. Being on 3 different blood pressure medicines and not being able to miss a single dose without feeling the effects. Realizing that I felt hopeless and so discouraged that I didn't want to even try another diet because I had failed so many times in the past.