Big Guy in search of the little guy inside of me.

**Willevyii** · 07-12-2016 09:56 PM

Hi all, been a big dude all my life and now I'm wanting and needing to become fit and healthy.

**WANAGL** · 07-12-2016 10:47 PM

Welcome!

This is hands down the best decision I ever made for me and my health. My ONLY regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

Best of luck as you embark on your journey!

**Ranger1** · 07-12-2016 11:03 PM

Let the little guy out!

**DemetriMSmith** · 07-13-2016 01:17 AM

I am glad that I fould this forum well I am thankful that this forum found me. I intend to have my surgery in November 2016 if not sooner and I am really excited to see the little guy of me again because I too haven't seen him since my military days. I am glad you have chose to do this for yourself and I now know because of this forum that others has and will be going through the same thing as me.

**KariVSG** · 07-13-2016 08:16 AM

You will do great

**Belle2** · 07-13-2016 09:19 AM

You've come to the right place. You'll get lots of support and information. I never thought I'd have my life back. When I was 38 I started on the weight gain that never got any better, except for a short time. I used Weight Watchers so many times I can't count. I'd have a 10-20 pound loss and then end up where I started. Jenny Craig was a great program for me but I would soon lose interest. It's expensive too. I got sleeved as a last ditch chance to get my body back. I am one year out and 2 pounds from goal. I could have been at goal months ago, but I decided to slow down my weight loss until I knew where I wanted to be. I can physically do more now, than I could in my late 30's. My aches and pains are improved so greatly that I am doing things again that I never thought possible. It has truly changed my life. I used to be very anti-weight loss surgery, but have to admit that I was so uniformed. I think there was the part of me who resented those who had lost weight with WLS. I thought it was a terrible surgery I would never be willing to have. I still remember the day I made my final decision. Two years ago Labor Day I went to a back yard party. It was so hot and the humidity was oppressing. I got in the car and I was so miserable. My belly fat was so uncomfortable and the humidity was killing me. I told myself that this is it! I'm done! I can't live like this anymore. It took time to get the surgery, because my insurance carrier changed. I was so disappointed but it was worth the wait. I am enjoying gardening, being a homemaker and going out dancing. I had no idea I could feel so good. Good luck!