I have been overweight most of my life. As a teen I weighed 160 at my lowest. I had my first 2 children and by my 30's was around 280 to 290. I was having skin problems what seemed like severe psoriasis all over my body especially the back of my neck and scalp. I had to start taking Glucophage to manage my Adult onset Diabetes. I knew I had to take action to shed the weight and improve my health.After extensive research I felt like the risk of weight loss surgery was not

I am so ready, I have lost 24 lbs during pre op dieting. I have become so "disciplined". I started my journey right before the holidays. That was my true test. During that time I lost 13lbs. I have learn that foods that are not good for me is my enemy. I will post my updates after my surgery. Fingers crossed!! Updated on 10 Feb 2016: Surgery was a success. Day 2 was a challenge. The good thing is I work for the hospital and I knew from a clinical standpoint that the pain meds

Looking forward to taking back 10 years of my youth. I want to be more active. Stop sleeping with a cpap machine. Stop shopping the Plus sizes and accomplish my goal of taking care of ME now. Kids all grown. I'm taking my turn now. Want to get into a swim suit without hiding. Behind a towel. I want to live my life like it's Golden! Updated on 24 Apr 2015: This has been a very busy week for me. 2 Trips to the Cardiologist, Trip to the Pulmonologist, Psch Evaluation now

Sleev Gastrectomy. I've been over weigth all most all of my life. I've tried all kinds of diets and fades I cant even count. I just recieved my call today from my pulmonolgist that I've been cleared for surgery. Yay!!! That was the last clearance that I needed to be able to keep my September 20, 2013 surgery date. I called my husband with the good news. He is so supportive with this life changing experience to better my health. I'm sooooo excited and want the days to come fast.