bfrancis 0 Posted February 8, 2009 Just a quick note from the UK - a 6'3'', 315 pounder awaiting a date for surgery. I have to say - it feels a bit weird at my height and weight feeling so terrified about what lies ahead - but like a lot of you here, I'm doing this for my kids...so brave face Ben...brave face! Do I tell people? No it's embarrassing! I'm admitting failure! No I'm not, I'm accepting help on teh way to a healthier me. I'm being reborn! Will I wake up from the operation? Oh no - what's this about mortality rates?! All the things that I imagine everyone went through or is going through. Soooo many emotions to be had in such a short time! Nice to see so many inspirational stories happening on this site - and wonderful before and after successes and picture. I stand amazed that I have managed to avoid the camera for most of my adult life due to the shame I have in my body and all I could find are my acting headshots (which were reluctantly allowed - the painful shame of a shy actor!). I'll be sure to dig out less flattering ones when I can. So - hello to everyone and watch this space... Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted February 8, 2009 Welcome and I hope you have your date soon. Your fears are normal and are normally unfounded! Hope you find your experience as great as I have found mine to be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfrancis 0 Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks RestlessMonkey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfrancis 0 Posted February 9, 2009 Oh my. The date has come through - 27th Feb. Now it's a little bit real! I wonder if the surgeon will cut out this damn plague of over excitable, rather large butterlies that have just hatched in my stomach...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
