ava214 22 Posted June 23, 2012 Hi, I'm ava. I'm new here. Well about me. I've been overweight since childhood... I had gd during my pregnancy and had my son 1/19 of this year. My mom passed the night before I had my son unexpectedly. Ever since January my weight has just been going up and going up.... I went to the doctor yesterday and I have one month to lose 20lbs I want to lose 25 because I know I can do it. Not for me but for my siblings (9,8,6,&2) and for my son (5months) although I'm paranoid about having it done I have faith and I know everything will be just fine. Hope some of you guys that were in my situation about being nervous and scared can give me some input on how you got through. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hajones5891 133 Posted June 23, 2012 Welcome! I'm sure you will find this site extremely helpful! Everyone here has great advice and the support is amazing! 1 babygirl901 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted June 23, 2012 Yay!!!! I look fwd to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atcgoddess1 37 Posted June 23, 2012 It is overwhelming and scary. But you just have to know that this is the best thing that you can do for yourself in the long run. I think a lot of us with weight problems are not used to putting ourselves first. With this...you have to. It turns out you end up feeling very empowered and may realize your full self-worth for the first time in your life. Best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babygirl901 173 Posted June 24, 2012 Hi' date=' I'm ava. I'm new here. Well about me. I've been overweight since childhood... I had gd during my pregnancy and had my son 1/19 of this year. My mom passed the night before I had my son unexpectedly. Ever since January my weight has just been going up and going up.... I went to the doctor yesterday and I have one month to lose 20lbs I want to lose 25 because I know I can do it. Not for me but for my siblings (9,8,6,&2) and for my son (5months) although I'm paranoid about having it done I have faith and I know everything will be just fine. Hope some of you guys that were in my situation about being nervous and scared can give me some input on how you got through. Thanks [/quote'] You are in the right place. I was extremely nervous before I joined this site. Talking to these people helped me a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted June 24, 2012 You will fit just fine in this group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted June 24, 2012 Wait you are stuck watching over 4 brothers sisters & your son? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted June 24, 2012 Yes I have 5 kids now. And my 9 year old sister has down syndrome so I'm really nervous I want to have my surgery but I don't want nothing to happen to me because she needs me and so does my son and 2year old brother and it was suppose to say I lost my mom unexpectedly not my son... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted June 24, 2012 Lol nevermind its said right.... Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted June 24, 2012 Wow! I'm so sorry this happen to you. Anyone else in the family able to help you out while your at the hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted June 24, 2012 My husband and step father and my father. I have lots of family to help it just Suks that it happend. My mom had the sleeve and went from 250 to 129 and she said she wanted me to have a surgery to feel better and to be more active so I'm determined to lose the weight and have the procedure done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted June 24, 2012 Oh ok I'm glad your not alone. You will do just fine. 1 babygirl901 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted June 24, 2012 Thank you for such positivity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites