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First and foremost I live life with the knowledge that everything happens for a reason.  I am so looking forward to my new life.  I have been overweight most of my life and thank God I live in the era where there is hope for me.  Started researching the Lap Band over 10 years ago.  I couldn't do it then because the United States wasn't doing it, and I certainly didn't want to go to Mexico to get it.  Fast forward 10 years, three ankle surgeries, arthritis in both feet, sedentary job (that I love) and 30 lbs. heavier than three years ago.  March of 2010 went to a Lap band information presentation where I was educated in all three WLS options.  I saw a surgeon and discussed the sleeve, he didn't convince me but he planted the seed.  Went through the six months of weight loss with a physician, only to be turned down.  That letter couldn't have come at a worse time, at least that is what I thought at first. Shortly after my husband almost lost his life, long story short everything happens for a reason, and a time and a place for everything.  George is doing great and now it is time for me.  I was going to go through another six months of dieting etc., when my husband turned to me one evening and said I want you to take money out of savings and get the surgery.  I was swept off my feet, he is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  The next day we were at the pool doing our excercises and I met a woman who did a the full gastric bypass five years ago.  She is awesome and just what I need, a local support system, Again perfect timing, Proof againg God is steering, I am just along for the ride:)
It took me another week to call the surgeon to get a date for the Sleeve.  Of course I have all the feelings associated with this but I know the path I am on now is not going to end good if I do not do this.  On August 17th I will be taking over my life again.  I am convinced good things are waiting for me on the other side.