Whats next

On May 7, 2009, God dropped a gift in my lap that I would never be able to say "no" to.

The beginning of the story goes... I am a mom to two very active kids, but I am a mom that is so overweight it is hard for me to be active with them. I have been on more diets than I would care to be on, and tried more over the counter and prescription medications that I am killing my body with. So I was beginning to give up and finding a way to make peace with my life and how it was, because after all I couldn't do it. I conpletely failed!

What comes next is amazing! My parents, who were also both very heavy, had Lapband surgery almost two years ago. They have gone from being completely unhealthy to healthy, SKINNY, people who have been given a new life. They had doctors appointments for a basic check-up and I decided to ride with them and hang out. Well the doctor knew all my frustrations and asked me if I was serious about changing my life that he would put me into the study he is currently doing. The only stipulation is that surgery had to be done by the end of May... "OH SHIT" was the first thing out of my mouth. Less than a month to decide the fate of my life/my well being. A no brainer right? Wrong.. this is huge. Well the condition of the study is that it is a five year thing with everything from start to finish PAID FOR and COVERED by the maker of the band.

So needless to say I have begun the process of appointments and endless packets of paperwork. Today I was given my surgery date.. Monday May 18 at 1245. Only 11 days after I was first asked. WOW! So here I go on my blogging journey of how my new life will be.
Today I am weighing in at 267. I am "expected to based on medical science" lose about 75 pounds. Now most in these studies are losing 70 pounds in 5 months. YAY ME! I am ready, bring it on.. (I think). I plan to run with this gift that God has given me and I plan to use it to the fullest and create this new life for me. So here is the before picture that I am using and I will be tracking this all along the way.. Wish me luck, I am going to kick some major a$$!

Well I am off to meet with the psychologist.. all apart of the process so they can ensure I am in my right mind.. That will be fun!

In the beginning.....

Hello blogger world! Before I get started I need to have broadcast this short disclaimer: I am completely new to this, so please bear with me when it comes to the different terms and the "netiquitte" of blogging.

Ok so now on to the juicy stuff. I am, first and foremost, a mommy to two wonderful, beautiful and bright children. My daughter, Ashley is in 3rd grade, almost 9 years old and ready to take on the world. My son, Brandon is in 1st grade, almost 7 years old and a definate lady killer! After that I am a wife to an amazing man, and have been for the past 11 years. He is my biggest supporter and critic all in one, but the reason I am who I am today. I am mom, wife, lover, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, friend and so much more all rolled into one.

So I bet you are asking why I have decided to blog. Its simple really.. I want to share my stories of life, and motherhood with all of my friends and family near and far. Not to mention, I am beginning a journey into my "new life". In about 6 days I will undergo surgery for weightloss. I have been overweight and unhappy for too long. With that, I have met disappointment with all my attempts at diets. So now that I am beginning this journey, I plan to blog my success and fails as a way to encourage myself and maybe help others.

My life is anything but calm. It is crazy, busy, choatic and hectic but having it any other way would not be for me. I love my life and don't think that I would ever change one single thing about it. SO welcome to my blog and hope to "hear" your feedback and I look forward to sharing my life with you!