Jillobean

I'm 33 and the mother of 2 beautiful children and have been overweight for over 10 years.  I've been dieting since I started college in 1995.  My starting weight then was 170lbs.  Wow do I wish I could be back there now!  2 kids and 15 years later I weigh 270lbs.  I lost 50lbs a year ago and gained 70 back.  I am tired of failing diets and decided I needed a tool to help me lose weight and keep it off.  This was a very hard decision for me to make to even see a surgeon.  I was afraid of what my family, friends and co workers would say.  To my surprise they have all been supportive.  I saw my surgeon for the first time Feb. 8, 2010.  I am totally excited to start this journey.  I am waiting for my insurance to approve me and go from there.  I have completed my first few classes and still have a few to complete.  Just praying for insurance to approve my surgery so I can begin to improve my health.  I want to be a better mom for my children and a better wife for my husband!