RebeccaJ

I have always struggled with my weight.  From the time I was a little girl going through all those pre-pubescent changes, I began to gain weight.  I was always the tallest, biggest girl in my group.  This affected me in many ways, causing me to eat even more.  Four years ago my sister had lap-band surgery.  Although she had wonderful results (from 317 pounds to 185 pounds) I never really considered it until I had more health problems this past year.  I keep going up and down on the scales, and this past January I reached my highest weight of 419 pounds.  I put myself on a modified diet and lost down to 375.  I finally decided I wanted to look into weight loss surgery for myself and called my doctor for more information.  I went to the seminar in April, and have spent the last few months going through all the pre-surgery testing and requirements to meet my insurance regulations.  I found out a few weeks ago that my insurance and my husband's coverage on me will both pay, so I am waiting for the day of my surgery.  I know this will be a life changing experience, and I feel excited, scared, apprehensive, and thrilled all at the same time.  I am ready to make the change in how I eat so that I can have a longer, fuller life with the man I love.