I may have been one of the first readers of this site back in the late 1990's. I, too, was a 'fat chick' and loved the name of the site. I was too embarrassed to post anything though and at that time wasn't considering Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). I alway thought, "I know I'm fat, but I'm not THAT fat" -- whatever THAT meant.
Anyway. . .long story short . . .I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 9/29/03 and have lost 115 lbs. I just keep getting younger every day. I know WLS is not the answer for EVERYONE, but this is ONE who is very thankful for the opportunity for renewed life. Before the surgery I could barely walk -- now I go dancing nearly every weekend.
LIFE IS GOOD.