I've got a date!!

After waiting over a week for my surgeon's office to call me to schedule a date, I finally called them yesterday and have been scheduled for February 25th!!  The surgery scheduler claims I was the next person she was going to call.  WHATEVER!!  I'm just glad the waiting is almost over. Now I have the task of telling my parents what I'm doing.  Not that they can stop me, I'm 34, but I just have a feeling they will try to talk me out of it.  They are both overweight, with multiple health problems.  My dad, who's only 59, underwent a triple bypass and valve replacement in November.  He's also a diabetic (adult on-set) and has high cholesterol.  My mom, she's had high blood pressure and high cholesterol for as long as I can remember.  I just hope they can see that I don't want to end up like them.   I have two amazing boys, 5 & 7, and I want to be able to do things with them and not have them be embarassed when their friends see me.   Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations! Don't let your family vote on you! Listen to what your body needs. I had the lap band in October and no one in my extended family knows yet. In my situation that was the best decision.

Take care,

Connie 

Congratulations!!! I hope that your family will be supportive and understanding.

Congratulations!!  My parents were concerned when I told them what I was up to...LOL.  They came around and saw that it was the best possible thing I could do.  I hope yours do as well..... Best of luck to you!

Congratulations on your date! Keep the faith because you know what's right for you. At first my husband and parents were very worried, but I educated them with everything I was learning and now they are supportive. I also made the decision to tell my friends and close neighbors and they have been amazing with their support. You might be surprised at who will show you some love!