My Name is Brenda. Im 36 years old, married to John (who is the love of my life). John and I have one son Timmy whos 2 (and the cutest thing ever). I have one son David from another marriage, hes 15 (drives me nuts, but love him to death).

My journey began December 2005 and I has WLS on September 14 2006. I started this process after comming to the conclusion that I just could not do it on my own. I didnt come by it lightly or without a great search of my soul. So my story starts. Im going through the weight center at Umass in Worcester Mass. They have a long and very maticulous program. I have completed an orintation and four pre-surgery skills group. I also completed psyc testing and exercise classes. Met with nutritionists and had a complete physical. I still have to go through a sleep clinic and meet with my surgeon. Although its seems like its talking forever, feel confident that when surgery does happen I will be ready.

My husband John and I own our own business.  A retail store where we sell pet foods for farm and home animals and lawn and garden products.

Here you will find an overview of my journey.
I have put some of my major journal entries here.
All of my journal entries can be found in the journal above.

My husband has said so many times through this process that he loves me, and the me that you see when you look at me isnt why he's in love with me. So I thought this song fit.

Sept.17 2006
I came home from the hospital today and I feel pretty good. I had some good moments and some bad ones with pain. The gas pains are the worse by far. I am having some trouble with head hunger, I am not hungry but having a hard time with longing to put something in my mouth. I dont feel very full on the liquids and am hoping when food starts in two week I will get that full feeling. Thanks to everyone who supported me, my angel Carolyn and Apple pie for adding some wonderful thing to my profile. I will be adding my before pic soon and Im glad to be part of the losers here on OH.