5 weeks and counting

Well surgery has been scheduled and I am on my way.  I am walking and trying to get as much exercise as possible.  I am making healthier eating choices and gearing up for the big changes ahead.  I will be having surgery Sept 9 and then will start the real journey to a new me.  I will make hard changes so that I can be a healthier me.  I want to lose weight but not so that I can be skinny or for how I will look, I want to be healthy enough to enjoy life again.  I want to be able to walk and play tennis and softball again and not get short of breath and have sore legs.  I want to be able to not wear compression stockings and to not have to take medicines.  Most of all I want to be around for a long time to enjoy my family and friends.  I look forward to all the new clothes I will be able to get and all the things I will be able to do again and some things I will be able to try for the first time.  I am praying that as I do my part God will multiple that so that a new me will emerge, physically, emotionally and spiritually, a new and improved me.  I hope that my journey can be an encouragement and inspiration to others who struggle with weight issues, they are no fun and people who have not weighed 400+ pounds can not begin to understand the everyday struggles we face.  I will keep you all posted as I walk this path and thank you for your support.