Start of something wonderful!

Hello!  If you are here, you are like me...looking for a shared goal of success.

When I first started exploring the choices of assisted weight loss, I went straight to Google.  After attending the initial meeting at Duke University's Weight Loss and Metabolic Clinic, I was inspired by one thing the physician said:  "Gastric Bypass is not a get out of jail free card.  You won't be doing this surgery for an easy way to lose a bunch of weight.  You'll be doing this to change your life.  Bypass is just a tool to assist you."  I did all the research, read all the medical overviews, and got MANY personal opinions.  But in truth, what I was looking for was a real person to help me; to tell me I could and would be successful.  And to be there if I needed guidance.  I really couldn't find much so I relied on the support group provided by my surgery center.  I was lucky enough to meet a great friend and we've been able to support one another.  But I thought, I can do more.  That's why I'm here.  So today, the journey begins! 

I will post daily to encourage, to assist and to show you how you can do this most major life choice successfully.  I will focus on positive mental improvement, motivation and diet to show you that you too can have great results in a short period of time and be well on your way to enjoying each and every day of your life.