Hello LadyV! So you are just starting out on the "journey"? I was very apprehensive at first also about my decision and was floored by how long it would take to actually get from deciding to absolutely have the surgery and then to the point of the surgery. (That was a heck of a long sentence). Then you find out you have to do this and that and then another thing and it can seem pretty daunting. I guess that is the kind of the psychological road blocks we can hit pre-surgery. But it was well worth the wait and though I know that I seem to lose at a slower rate than some; I am so happy I overcame any initial fears I might have had and went ahead with it.

Fortunately my sons and the hubster were very supportive and knew that the surgery would solve many of my "physical" problems; and that the mortality rate was no larger than in any other type comparitive surgery.

I hope you get a lot of support from your family...if they are just kind of so so about it all...it is good to know that you have other places (such as this forum) to turn to for advice and support. You just hang in there my dear and don't doubt yourself. I firmly believe it is a decision that can save many lives and gives a person a true gift of health and well being. Big hug to you...cathy

Hi Mumsy, I see that we are about the same age and the same weight. I'm 57 and my weight is 254lbs. I look so forward to the day that my stats look close to yours (weight stats, anyway). I do not have a date yet as I am just getting started. Im going through "head" emotions right now and was wondering how did you handle all of this. Was your family supported. Did you talk to them about it right away or kinda waited for awhile. I know this is right for me and I want to have it done but I kinda wanted the support of my family. Right now, my two daughters are saying much. DH will support what ever decision I make.(he's a sweetie). Have a great day