Hello Everyone

[Toodie1974]

I have always been a sexy confidence young lady no matter how much I weighed. I have always been chubby, when I tell people what I weight; I always get you don't look like you weigh that much. Due to my weight I have hypertension and its time I make a major change in my life. Diabetes runs in my family on my mother and father side, my brother has it and is currently on dialysis. I don’t want to have to go through this. I have 6 kids: 16 years old, 14 years old, 6 years old, 5 years old, 2 years old and a 1 year old. I want to see all my kids grow up and have me some grand kids. Right now, I want to be able to go to the park and enjoy my kids but I can't because I am always tired. It's not fair to my kids and it's time I make a change. I have decided to go this route because I need a tool that will help me get this weight off and keep it off. I know this will be a lifestyle change for me that includes eating healthy and exercising. I am welcoming all the changes that will come with this new beginning. I have been on so many diets, lost 10-20 pounds but once I am got off the diet those pounds and more always came back. I am just tired of this roller coaster ride. I am praying all will go well, that I will have no problem being approve by my insurance provider. I will update the progress of my procedure as I have updates.

[cameo]

Welcome fellow Georgian! I have about the same issues in my family. I can totally relate with you.

[Ladykk]

Congratulations! You have decided to take control of your health. This road is not easy. However, for me it has been worth all the time and pain. During this waiting period take some time to practice new habits. It will be worth it. Welcome to this forum.

[Toodie1974]

Thank you Cameo

[Toodie1974]

Thank you Ladykk, I am really trying to get use to some new habits. I know this won't be an easy road for me but it's one I am ready to face with all my might. I am ready to claim my life again and it feel real good.

[DebiA]

Welcome....and congrats for making one of the best decisions in your life!

[Toodie1974]

Thank you DebiA....I am so happy and excited about this journey I am taking....I am finally do what's best for me.

[Dewonda8]

Congrats to you. Diabetes runs in my family too. I don't have any of those things. My father was on dialysis but passed away in 2008 from a different unrelated incident. I wasnt always over weight. I was the total opposite. Having my daughter and getting older. My daughter will be 9 on the 21st of October and I want to be healthy for her as well as myself. My sister had a gastric bypass several years ago and she has kept the weight off. Congrats again and I know you will be successful.

[Toodie1974]

Thank you Dewonda8....your daughter and I share the same birthday October 21st.....I know where you are coming from....I am a wife and mom....I always put everyone before myself....I wanted to have wls a couple of years ago but hubby was comfortable with it....when I brought the subject back up this year....he still wasn't happy with it....but when I finally told him I was doing this for me and no one else....and he seen I was serious....he went to the consultation with me....and been by my side every since....I think some men just as scared of the change as we are.....thinking their wife/woman will leave them....once we lose the weight....and that is not the case at all...especially not my case

[scanlonmama]

Congrats and welcome!! This is an amazing site for support!!!

[Toodie1974]

Thank you Sarah!!!!