Introduction/Thank you

[Jessi_R 0]

Hey Y’all!!!

Wow this is so great – I feel like I already know most of you, I have been loyally reading your posts for quite some time now. I am grateful to each and every one of you for making my decision so much easier, and easing my mind on countless occasions. I have taken the first big step in this process and thought it only fair to introduce myself to y’all and hopefully my experience will be a chance for me to “pay it forward” to some of the other newcomers that are confused.

Well let’s see where do I begin . . . My name is Jessi, I am a 27 years old, and I live in SE Georgia. I started battling my weight in junior high; apparently I am not much of a fighter because it has steadily gotten more and more out of control over the last 15 years. I started seriously considering WLS shortly after I lost my mother five years ago. She was only 52 years old, and she sill had so many things that she wanted to do with her life. It really got me thinking about how I needed to make the most of this sort time that I have been given here on earth. It seems that so many of the things that I want to change are connected in some way to my weight (health, energy, confidence, self worth). I have recently started to become more introverted and I find that I am becoming a hermit because I am scared that my weight will get in the way (Will I be able to fit in to booth that the restaurant? If I fly will the seatbelt reach around me? If I go out with my girlfriends will I be stuck sitting there alone when they are dancing with guys who aren’t interested in me? Will I run into that horrible little boy who has no problem loudly pointing out in public that I am fat?) sometimes it just seems easier to stay in, and I am finished feeling like that!!!!

Yesterday I took the first step towards the new me – I had my consultation with Dr. Watkins and his staff. Their caring nature put my mind at ease, and confirmed my feeling that this is the right thing for me to do. I will talk to them again on Monday and schedule my surgery date. It feels good to know that I am finally on the correct path.

Thanks again to all of you that have been so helpful to me!!!

[Telisaswan 1]

Wow, you just put into words so many of the thoughts and feelings I have had regarding getting this surgery. Good luck to you and thank you for sharing.

Telisa Swan

[Tiffykins 673]

Hi there, and welcome ! ! ! Congrats on taking that first (most difficult) step in this process.

You'll do great, and we'll be here to support you along the way ! ! !

[Becca 108]

Welcome! It is so great that you are making this choice. I wish the best for you and I totally understand where you are coming from. Good luck and let us know if you need anything!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Welcome Jessi!!!

All the very best to you as you begin your journey. Keep reading around and just know that we will be here with the click of a mouse.

[cwalker 12]

Hey Y’all!!!

Wow this is so great – I feel like I already know most of you, I have been loyally reading your posts for quite some time now. I am grateful to each and every one of you for making my decision so much easier, and easing my mind on countless occasions. I have taken the first big step in this process and thought it only fair to introduce myself to y’all and hopefully my experience will be a chance for me to “pay it forward” to some of the other newcomers that are confused.

Well let’s see where do I begin . . . My name is Jessi, I am a 27 years old, and I live in SE Georgia. I started battling my weight in junior high; apparently I am not much of a fighter because it has steadily gotten more and more out of control over the last 15 years. I started seriously considering WLS shortly after I lost my mother five years ago. She was only 52 years old, and she sill had so many things that she wanted to do with her life. It really got me thinking about how I needed to make the most of this sort time that I have been given here on earth. It seems that so many of the things that I want to change are connected in some way to my weight (health, energy, confidence, self worth). I have recently started to become more introverted and I find that I am becoming a hermit because I am scared that my weight will get in the way (Will I be able to fit in to booth that the restaurant? If I fly will the seatbelt reach around me? If I go out with my girlfriends will I be stuck sitting there alone when they are dancing with guys who aren’t interested in me? Will I run into that horrible little boy who has no problem loudly pointing out in public that I am fat?) sometimes it just seems easier to stay in, and I am finished feeling like that!!!!

Yesterday I took the first step towards the new me – I had my consultation with Dr. Watkins and his staff. Their caring nature put my mind at ease, and confirmed my feeling that this is the right thing for me to do. I will talk to them again on Monday and schedule my surgery date. It feels good to know that I am finally on the correct path.

Thanks again to all of you that have been so helpful to me!!!

Well, I love the name.. I have a 28 yr old Jessi. Welcome to the best site for support, e are here for you and you are going to amazing. I really "get" what you are saying about the hermit but when the weght starts coming off you'll shed your hermit ways and look out world!

[MICHELLE LEE 19]

Congrats on making that first hard step toward the new you. I am just 6 days post op and starting to feel better each day... You can do this....I will be cheering for you!!!! :D