Hi my name is Kim and I am 23 years old. Like most on here I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I've been married 5 years and have been looking into gastric bypass for about  4 yrs now. I just got my approval in July and my surgery date for the lap roux en y is set for July 27th!! I have so many mixed emotions- each day I go back and forth about whether I am ready or not lol, but I know in the end this is the BEST tool to help me loose weight.

I have had diabetes since I was 12 yrs old and am taking so much insulin (5 viles a month!!!) I sure hope that I can reduce the amt of insulin, if not eliminate it completely after my weight loss. My mom and my sister had the roux en y done and my little brother is having it the day before me! My mom and sister did so well with it and I hope to follow in their footsteps :)

I don't really have a goal weight- just want to be healthy, to be able to hike and bike and canoe, to rock climb and to fit in an airplane seat and not get kicked off rides for not fitting!! I struggle with infertility because of my weight so my main goal after I am healthy is to start a family and just focus on being a great mommy who has energy to keep up with her kids! I'm very excited as my journey is beginning next week and know only good will come of this decision!