I have two amazing kids a daughter who is almost 5 named Harley and a son who is 3 named Reily. They are the loves of my life!!! I go to the WLS Dr. next week to talk about my options. I weigh 262 lbs I am 5'9" I dont want to be fat anymore. 3 out of my 4 Grandparents have died from Cancer. My Dad, Both Grandfathers and Uncles have diabetes. I smoke I want to quit smoking but wont because I am scared to get any fatter 
I want to live my life with my kids!!! I am a student and will graduate in September!!! WOOOOO!!!! In the past year my son got diagnosed with Epilepsy so I have been through some HORRIBLE times but I have finally decided this year is for ME!!!! I am going to live my life for me I am going to do whatever I have to to make my self happy, I have almost accomplished college, my next goal is to me the person I want to in the size I want to. I want to weigh about 160-145 lbs. I want to be comfortable in a bathing suit. I want to be able to go in any store and buy something I want to not only shop in plus size clothing. I have tried every diet possible and nothing works!!! So does anyone have any advice for me? I am leading more towards the Lap Band I have thought of Gastric Bypass but I dont want my insides completely mangled. So I need all the advice I can get!!!! Thanks in advance!!!!!
YAY! I just joined a couple of days ago, too. I read your intro, and I'd like to say that you are amazing! You have kids (what's my excuse for weight gain? 
), you're in school, and you have a husband who is in Iraq. On top of that, you have a sick child! WOW! I know it has to be rough. I would like to also give you an early congratulations for graduating from college. 
We do have some things in common. I'm a 24 yo recent graduate who is also very unhappy with her weight. I just wanna shop at "regular" stores, get "regular" sized clothes, and look good! Let's do it together! 
