Babs19814
I have been overweight since I had my kids. They are grown now so I can't say that this is "baby-fat". I am 45. Kids are 24 and 26.
I have been struggling with my weight for most of my 27 yr. marriage.
I have tried: fade diets, shakes, always tried the latest pills and potions, weight-watchers (a few times), Joined a gym (5 times)
I even used weight loss drugs that were Dr. Monitored (and quite expensive)
But still,
the weight kept creeping up.
I am an obsessive eater. I sometimes can't figure out what it is that I want to eat, so I keep eating bites until I find what I was looking for. SCARY ............ 
I can't read my own body to know when to eat or when to stop eating. I mostly eat until I feel really uncomfortable.
I know this is all MY FAULT. I have got to get a grip...
My sister had the lap-band and she's been doing awesome. She is at goal !
I have decided that the VSG is for me. At first, I wasn't sure.
I have researched this and talked with a few people and I think that this fits my lifestyle much better.
I am having surgery on 9/18/08 . My BMI is 34, so I don't qualify for insurance. I am private paying and I am going to Tijuana MX.
My surgeon is Dr. Kelly. You can take a look at the facilities on www.youtube.com by typing in "gastric sleeve" and look for Tijuana MX.
I am extremely confident with my choice.
I hope to make lots of new friends on the OH forum.
God bless you all !!!!!!! You have helped me so much
I would like to thank my family and friends for you support.
You all mean the world to me.
Barb 
Let's all do this together.
See you on the losers bench.................
