landensmommy10 77 Posted June 23, 2012 OMG! If I have to hear that one more time I'm going to go chuck Norris on someone! I have heard every bad experience anyone has ever had, along with why dont you do it the hard way and work out and diet. Obviously people don't realize how hard it is to get 240lbs (5'5) moving on a elliptical machine. Oh not to mention I donate to the gym every month right now. But a little info on me, since I just joined this site is that I am 23 yrs old, single mother to one beautiful 2 1/2 yr old. I weigh 240 and I am 5'5, currently wearing a size 22 pants. I have attended my seminar and I am scheduled next Wednesday for my initial consultation appointment. Found this app hoping to talk to other people who are starting their journey and read others success stories! 1 Butterfly66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted June 23, 2012 Take everthing you hear and read with a grain of salt. Read all believe nothing. And then do as your heart tells you. You are doing the right thing. Research your doctor and your hospital get the facts learn take someone close to you for support if not for my wife and kids I would not be doing this. And know that you are on the road to a better you for your little one that needs mommy . This forum has help me a lot and it will help you Good luck with your new journey 1 missy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landensmommy10 77 Posted June 23, 2012 Thank you! I have been researching and educating my self for almost a year now. I am so ready! Hand picked my doctor and now I am just playing the waiting game! Oh and btw anyone here from California!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted June 23, 2012 You are do just fine Education is the answer. And the waiting part is the hardest part I'm 39 days from surgery and everyday is a week. But as they say who ever they are say all good thing take time. This forum and everybody on it are here for you just ask Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.D 39 Posted June 23, 2012 I'm from California! Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellie_Grace 271 Posted June 23, 2012 From Fresno. Ca here- best of luck and welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean0527 23 Posted June 23, 2012 I'm in the Bay Area. Welcome! Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamalovesfootball 13 Posted June 23, 2012 I myself went into this 2 years ago. I was at 270 pounds. Lost some weight on my own but 6 months ago decided to have surgery. People will always say what they want. This is YOUR decision- no one elses. Surgery was Thursday and went in at 219.3. My only regret this far is nor doing it sooner! Congrats on your decision, only you can make it for yourself. 1 Misty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerri1503 48 Posted June 23, 2012 I am 25. 5'2" and weight 250. I have my first appt with my surgeon on the 27th. I also have dealt with people putting me down for not "doing it the hard way". I also have friends who have been through the surgery and have never been happier! I have a very active 5 yr old boy. Hoping the surgery will help my PCOS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landensmommy10 77 Posted June 23, 2012 Omg!!! I'm in the Fresno area too!!!! Who's Your doctor??? I'm going through ALSA with dr Boone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landensmommy10 77 Posted June 23, 2012 Thank you guys for the support! I am doing this for myself and my son. I want so badly to be healthy. I'm so excited to see people from Fresno! I live in Hanford but will be having my surgery in Fresno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellie_Grace 271 Posted June 24, 2012 I went through ALSA as well but my Dr was Ghiassi . I know there are a few of us on here who used ALSA what a small world. I live in Fresno and work I'm Coalinga. Welcome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisa345 36 Posted June 24, 2012 I'm from Hanford ca. And my Dr.is Dr.Parvez in Fresno he is really good!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyspl 161 Posted June 25, 2012 ugggh people suck! Keep ur chin up! Soon enough, you'll be thin and they will still be stupid. 3 dieseluncg68, DLCoggin and millersrnclk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
