debdog120
I am scheduled to have the gastric sleeve procedure on Sept. 10, 2007. I never thought I would consider bariatric surgery, but I've finally decided to go for it. It seems to be a more common procedure than in the past and more safe. My weight has been a life long battle since I've been an infant according to my mom! I can remember being on diets since the 2nd grade. You name it, I've tried it! Have lost and gained 100lbs, several times as have many of you... But as I approach the age of 43 I see that time is flying and the numbers are climbing... I have mild diabetes and hypertension which will only get worse if I don't lose this weight.
I'm tired of not being able to live up to my full potential. Not being able to enjoy everything life has to offer! I have everything to live for. I waited many years to find the love of my life. I was married in Nov. 2006 and have a wonderful husband who fell in love with me for my heart, he didn't care what I looked like. He has never said anything about my weight, but he only wants me to be healthy. I want to be healthy and I want to be able to enjoy everything with him and to be able to keep up with him! He is younger and thin, and I see he has to slow himfelf down so I can keep up with him... I don't want it to have to be like that. I also hope, God willing, when I do lose this weight that I'll be blessed with having a healthy baby. If it doesn't happen I'll be ok with that too, and at least I will be thin and healthy.
I also have a career that I love, a wonderful family, and friends. The only thing I'm not happy about is my physical being. I'm hoping with this surgery that I can achieve the happiness that I've been looking for... I've never had a thin moment in my life and it's exciting and scary at the same time! How will I look? How will I act? How will I feel? How will people react to me? I can't even imagine what life has in store for me! It'll be an adventure; I'll be be in unchartered waters! Wish me luck... 
~Debbie
