Jemma23

I just turned 50...  I guess that means I am on the downhill slide.  I have battled with my weight for three decades now.  I have had a lot of successes but always failed at maintaining....   obviously, or I wouldn't be here.  My biggest regret is not making this decision a long time ago, before all the health problems.  I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea (Can't Wait to get rid of that mask!), pre-diabetic, fatty liver disease and auto-immune.  I also have become allergic to the sun, if that is a thing.  The issue that has really pushed me to this decision is Plantar Fasciitis which has been debilitating the past year.  It started a few weeks before summer vacation last year.  It is sad to look back on a family vacation and remember PAIN and what a struggle it was, instead of time enjoying my family.   After many trips to a podiatrist, my feet are some better, definitely not healed.  We are going on vacation soon,  hoping to enjoy activities with my family.  Praying that next year I will have a lot of this behind me and will not have to worry about pain holding me back.  I have been to my psych, dietician, exercise, and first two pre-op appts.  I have an appt. with heart doctor and 2nd pre-op appt tomorrow.  I  am hoping that he will schedule my surgery tomorrow for early July... and praying all gets approved.  It is great to find a forum, for I do not know anyone that has been through this. I am very anxious to see how many of my ailments this will cure.  I hope I can find people here to hold me accountable, help with the process, and encourage me when I am frustrated.  Hoping I will be able to do the same for others down the road.