It can't come quick enough. I've been toying with this descision for 2 years now. I wished I'd have taken those steps then, I could have been most of the way there by now.
Like many others, I've dieted, I've lost, I've regained and I've regained more. I now just hide myself away with shame. This has been my life since my mid twenties, I am now 47. I've hidden myself away for too long, it's now time to live a normal, active, healthy life without the usual embarasment that comes with my obesity.
Your forums have been really helpful to me in making this life changing descision. Questions I've felt too stupid to ask have been asked tenfold, so either I'm normal or you are all stupid. It's not hard to work out really is it.
Working on getting my Blood Pressure down before surgery, and look forward to discussing pain and aftercare with someone soon