40andFab
Well I was 40 yesterday. Since the birth of my second child, I began have serious problems with my weight yo-yoing and then gradually creeping up and up until I eventually reached about 20 stone and could stand it no more. I then had a reasonably successful time with weight watchers losing 5 stone but keeping it off was a problem. Last year my weight was back up over 18 stone and I was so miserable about it. I do go to the gym and I do eat healthy food. Currently just over 16 1/2 stone so that is an improvement but I cant keep going like this. I made the decision to have the surgery last year and found out through my GP that I could have it done in a local hospital which apparently specialises in this sort of surgery. After a number of hurdles....sleep study, eating disorder assessment etc...I am now due to have the surgery in 4 weeks. I am have gastric bypass which the consultant has talked me into. Personally wanted the gastic band but he said the longevity results are not as clear for that surgery. Friends and family are worried about this step that I am taking but I am going through because I want a better quality of life than this. Am really pleased to have found this site because I think it is useful to read other people's stories and maybe I will be able to get some support through here, from people who understand what it's all about. I will post a photo soon as some were taken for my 40th party last Sat, and though everyone said I looked stunning, and I even felt so on the night, I just see the photo and think ugh! Hopefully next year I will be able to accept seeing a photo of myself. If anyone has got any advice for this pre surgery month, or just wants to chat, then will look forward to hearing from you......Here's to a new life 
