Ok, so here's my story...

Born a toothpick, all the way to an amazing 3rd grade. Summer of 3rd grade I needed glasses...Don't ask me why but this changed me. They made me self conscious, shy, and timid. By 4th grade i had blown up like a blimp!
Kids were cruel, hurtful, mean...but i didn't care. I was a country boy that kept to myself and always turned the other cheek.
The summer before i began high school, i fell in love with guitar, weightlifting, and girls! I played till my fingers bled, and worked out constantly to get skinny...and i almost did it! Freshman year, I was skinnyish almost the whole year...but it took so much work.
I broke down...but thank god i had a great personality, and could play guitar like a monster. Helping people and entertaining was my outlet and i loved it!
The weight came back...and the more i worked out...the bigger I got.
Years later i've been down every diet road, done the Topiramate and Phenteramine cocktail for a year, fasted, ate veggies, everything i could to lose the weight. With every 20 gone...30 came back even harder.
I visited a plastic surgeon about 6 years ago, only to hear him say "don't eat so much, and you'll lose the weight." Yeah, can you imagine a Dr saying that to you when his job is to help.
I've been planning on surgery for years, and finally, I've done enough research to be comfortable with the options, technology, and my health (which is perfect thank you all)
Set the appt, and I'm on my way. I'm changing my diet early to prepare, and it's been very helpful. Protein shakes have been great, and keeping track of my weight on a huge wall calendar with a scale in front of it helps TONS!!!

But the best thing i have done so far, is join this website...you are all angels...every one of you. You motivate, give slices of caring, check up on each other, and push each other to be the best they can be! You're all amazing, and I think we are all blessed to be able to share these experiences with each other! Thank you so much everyone...