blueeyes3025
I am 34 years old. I've been looking into WLS for the past six or seven years. At times, I've been completely convinced that surgery was my best and only option and at other times, I've felt that having surgery would be the ultimate confirmation that I've failed to do this on my own. It's encouraging to see so many other people on here whose stories are so much like mine. I've lost weight many times, only to turn around and gain even more back. So, that makes me afraid to try any more diets, medications, or programs because I don't want to continue getting larger and larger. I had resolved to wait for God to answer my years of prayers with some kind of an answer or guidance. I have felt very hopeless and in a way, I've felt very trapped by my obesity. In all other areas of my life, I have been incredibly blessed. I am married with 4 beautiful Boys ages 6, 8, 11, 13, and many loving and caring friends and family. However, I always feel held back by my weight. I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable in my own skin until, well...I have less of it. ;). I started out asking my Primary care doctor about having surgery, he put in the referral, So now the journey begins... 
