Hello my name is Stephanie and i live in cambridge, ontario.  I am a mother of 4 children two boys and two girls and the proudest G-MA (grandma) to the most precious grand daughter ever.  I have been overweight or obese or morbidly obese most of my life.  I like alot of people have been through some really rough times in my life and suffered from depression and anxiety since i was in my early 20's.  I will be 41 in september of 2011 and i am finally at a point in my life that i am telling the world that ''IT'S MY TURN''!!  I have always put everyone and everything first in my life no matter what or who it was.  I have had a failed marriage and finally found the true love of my life and i wouldn't change him for the world.  He loves me and all my WARTS lol.  So after some research and soul searching i have come to the conclusion that surgery would be the best possible choice for me.  My family doctor is the best of the best and he will stand beside me every step of the way during this journey.  I have wonderful children who range in age from 23 down to 15 and they all are supporting me through this process as well. Oh and i must not forget that i am the proud owner of 2 little min-pins whom i love very very much.  Anything else you would like to know feel free to ask me as i would love to chat with you.