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[jesshudgins 2]

Hi my is Jessica and i'm 25 years old. I have been battling with being over weight for as long as I can remember. I was diagnosed with pcos (Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome) when I was 17 years old. Me being over weight has only cause more complication with my pcos. I now have high blood pressure and am really close to being borderline diabetic. Me and my husband have been together for 9 years and married for 4 years. We are ready to start our family. With the Pcos it is hard to conceive, but it is even harder when your over weight. Last year when I was diagnosed with high blood pressure I realized I needed to make a change in my life. I started eating healthier and going to the doctor. Since last year I have been able to bring my weight down some, but I still have a while to go. Last November I ran across a local ad for weightless surgery. I decided to take a look in to the surgery. I peddled around with the idea a scared myself. About June of this year I decided to walk in the the Obesity Solutions office and try again. I am scheduled to have surgery in December. I am very happy and anxious at the same time. I have been sitting on the sidelines most of my life letting everyone around me have all the fun. I have decided that I am not going to continue to do so. I know that there are going to be struggles before and after surgery, but I am ready to live life and not allow my weight to be the main control in my life. I want to use this tool I am being given to live a better and healthier lifestyle. I just wanted to introduce myself and share a little bit of my story.

[music1618 879]

Hi Jessica and welcome!!!!

It sounds like you are ready to do this and make the commitment to a new life.

This will be a long journey, but well worth it. I am 15 months post op and LOVE my new life! I have lost 130 pounds!

I have few suggestions for you. Communicate with you husband. Any feelings, anxiety, fears and happiness talk to your husband. Many marriages fail during the journey and thankfully mine has gotten stronger. Communication is the key!

Realize now that there will be stalls and low points in your journey. It does not mean you have failed or going to fail. It means you are normal.

Finally Celebrate the small joys in this journey! Set goals and have fun getting to know yourself. I have learned so much about myself. I learned I am stronger and am beginning to realize my dreams! Dreams I never thought were possible as a big girl!

If you ever have questions send me a message!

[edieann 11]

Hello nice to meet you my name is Edie my surgery date was July 29th I'm 2 months post op and I can tell you it's the best thing to do for your self. Just remember it's only a tool. Good luck