I'm getting more and more nervous as the time gets closer. I've had a ton of support from outsiders "Obesity Help Members" and a few of my friends that have already had WLS. But I can't lie when one of my friends said why don't you just do it the natural way I wanted to slap the dog shit out of her. I've been trying it the natural way since high school. I'd lose just to gain it all back. I don't think in any shape or form will be easy nor have I ever said that. I know it's going to be hard work, I have alot of weight to lose. I'm getting this surgery because if I don't I will be 400 lbs by the time I am 30. I need this restriction, I need this tough love, I work out try to eat healthy but I live in this real world called life. I'm a single mother, full time student, and I work my butt off every Mon- Fri 7-4. I don't even get home till 11 and then its time to do it again. So excuse me I'm doing the best I can the only way I know how. Sorry guys for the venting but it's really been bothering me.