My story is like most people here on the board.   Been overweight in varying degrees for most of my adult life.  Have tried every diet imaginable and have had success in losing, but not in keeping it off.

I've been married for 33 years, have 2 wonderful children, 2 adorable grandchildren and I want to see those grandchildren grow up.   I am 55 years old and I am making small but significant changes in my lifestyle now in anticipation of having RNY surgery.

I have taken an honest look at myself and stopped lying to the only person who has believed me before, ME.  Everyone else knew I was obese.  Now I do.    I am a morbidly obese woman, who has a number of co-morbidites all related to her weight.      And now I am a morbidly obese woman who is, finally, taking back control over her life.   This surgery will be a tool to help me gain the control over my weight and my life!

I will be healthy again.
I will play with my grandchildren, running and laughing and free from the extra weight.
I will go to the Grand Canyon and ride a donkey all the way to the bottom, without fear that he will buckle under my weight.
I will dance, and run and live to my potential.
I will live a long, healthy, productive life. 

I will!