Doing it just for me...

[spydercents 0]

Finally, I've made a selfish decision! :thumbup: I'm going to get health just for me...no pressure from anyone. I thought my journey would be lonely as I'm "playing this one close to my chest". Mainly because I don't want the people around me to fill my head with their personal fears or horror story about someone else's failed attempt at WLS. So, I'm enlisting everyone here to be my support system. :thumbup:

My decision has been 9 years in the making...yes, 9 years! Once I married my prince charming we decided to begin our family but were quickly shaken by a miscarriage. It was devastating! To add insult to injury...my OB advised that I lose 100lbs before trying again b/c it was difficult to get a fetal image through my many layers...:Dancing_wub:. Nonetheless, I gave up on trying to concieve and turned my energies elsewhere. Then suddenly (actually 2 years later), I was pregnant again! I carried our daughter to term but had an emergent delivery followed by a horrible c-section recovery.

Well...our daughter is 4 years old now and we've been married almost 10 years. It's time for me!!! I'm looking forward to a healthier lifestyle...having that little face watching and imitating everything I do..I want to progress on my journey in front of my daughter so she learns good habits now and never experiences the shame and discomfort of morbid obesity.

I'm very early in the process...attending a seminar tomorrow to meet a prospective surgeon. Hopefully, if I choose this center, I will be well on my way to becoming healthy.

Any suggestions or encouragement is welcomed...:thumbs_down:

[thebandedgirl 0]

But you're not doing it just for you :thumbup: Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a healthier life for both you and your daughter!

[atgoalgal 0]

Finally, I've made a selfish decision! :thumbup: I'm going to get health just for me...no pressure from anyone. I thought my journey would be lonely as I'm "playing this one close to my chest". Mainly because I don't want the people around me to fill my head with their personal fears or horror story about someone else's failed attempt at WLS. So, I'm enlisting everyone here to be my support system.

My decision has been 9 years in the making...yes, 9 years! Once I married my prince charming we decided to begin our family but were quickly shaken by a miscarriage. It was devastating! To add insult to injury...my OB advised that I lose 100lbs before trying again b/c it was difficult to get a fetal image through my many layers...:crying:. Nonetheless, I gave up on trying to concieve and turned my energies elsewhere. Then suddenly (actually 2 years later), I was pregnant again! I carried our daughter to term but had an emergent delivery followed by a horrible c-section recovery.

Well...our daughter is 4 years old now and we've been married almost 10 years. It's time for me!!! I'm looking forward to a healthier lifestyle...having that little face watching and imitating everything I do..I want to progress on my journey in front of my daughter so she learns good habits now and never experiences the shame and discomfort of morbid obesity.

I'm very early in the process...attending a seminar tomorrow to meet a prospective surgeon. Hopefully, if I choose this center, I will be well on my way to becoming healthy.

Any suggestions or encouragement is welcomed...

Welcome, we are here to help and support you on your journey. Many of us pondered WLS for years before making a decision. I'm in my 4th year, and maintainining a normal, healthy weight for over 2 years. Ask away. Also you may want to check out my blog (in my signature); it has lots of information and ral life experience that you may find helpful.