Ms.Bev
Well, like most people here I have been over weight most of my life. I can remember being a young child wondering why my stomach was so big. 
I can't even remember how old I was at that time.
I was a decent weight when I got married married in 1980. Over the years life happens and I gained weight which sent me over 200 lbs. I am somewhat a lightweight but considering I am only 4'10" 200 lbs is a lot to carry on this little frame
I'm so lucky I don't have any comorbidities yet. However, I have a very bad spinal issue that will result in surgery in the near future. My weight not only added to my spinal issues but my beloved husband of 32 years decided he was not attracted to me anymore because of my weight and decided to leave me someone taller and skinny. Talk about a slap in the face.
I began thinking about WLS back in 2008, went through the testing and got denied by the insurance. The denial had something to do with the timing of my supervised diet. I went through a year of supervised diet and lost approximately 22 lbs but, when I applied for WLS they said I waited too long to apply. I guess the diet had to have been completed in the last 24 months and I was at 25 months. Frustrated I gave up.
Fast forward to when my husband left in 2011 my body went into a survival mode and I lost 22 lbs. Thinking I'd never qualify I did not do any further WLS research. I've slowed down due to the pain from my spine gained my weight back (and then some) so I happened to start WLS research again and realized my insurance does not require the supervised diet any longer.
A big positive in my life is my sister. She had a RNY 3 years ago and it totally changed her life around. She went from I don't care anymore if I die tomorrow to being full of life and enjoying her grandchild. not to mention, no more diabetes or high blood pressure. 
So here I am, awaiting insurance approval and looking forward to a new chapter in my life.
