Taking the Plunge 14th August

[Dwindling Deb 0]

It can't come quick enough. I've been toying with this descision for 2 years now. I wished I'd have taken those steps then, I could have been most of the way there by now.

Like many others, I've dieted, I've lost, I've regained and I've regained more. I now just hide myself away with shame. This has been my life since my mid twenties, I am now 47. I've hidden myself away for too long, it's now time to live a normal, active, healthy life without the usual embarasment that comes with my obesity.

Your forums have been really helpful to me in making this life changing descision. Questions I've felt too stupid to ask have been asked tenfold, so either I'm normal or you are all stupid. It's not hard to work out really is it.

Working on getting my Blood Pressure down before surgery, and look forward to discussing pain and aftercare with someone soon

[doedoe1961 0]

You and I are very simular in this fight...I too am 47 and have been a yo-yo diet since 12 years old. I wanted to have this two years ago and decided to try one more time. DIeted myself all the way up to 335 pounds. My surgery is this Tuesday July1st and I am so excited to get started. I hope everything goes well with you!

Deb (yep same name too)

[Dwindling Deb 0]

Thanks for the reply, it makes me feel a whole lot better just knowing there are others going through what I do. No matter how much people try to understand & sympathise, I think you have to live through it yourself to realy get a handle on what we go through.

Good luck for Tuesday. Let me know how your getting along once your back on your feet.