New pics! I am very glad I did this!! - Denver, CO

I have 3 beautiful children, but they did a number on my tummy. I gained 60 pounds with each of them, and was already overweight when I got pregnant with each. So, I have been up and down the scale about 85 pounds. I am finally at a normal BMI and the only thing to stick around through my weight loss is my ugly, fat tummy. I have been this weight before, but my tummy NEVER looked this bad at this weight. I decided it was time to say goodbye to the tummy and I'm very happy with my decision.

Pre-op apt is scheduled for July 12th. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! However, I know it will be a rough road. I have read many other's stories about their journies through the process and have found them helpful, so here goes the beginning of my journey!

I have my pre op on Tuesday and I'm very excited. All I can think about is that I'm going to have a new tummy very soon. I need to do something to take my mind off this!! but it's very difficult.

pre op was yesterday and it was very informative. They gave me all my meds and a shopping list for things I'll need post op. They also took my before pics...not the most fun I've ever had. I have my packet with me and find myself reading it over and over. The procedure is also paid for and I got approved for 10 days off work. I sometimes can't believe it's actually going to happen! 2 more weeks!!