I have been disabled for a long time now and have been trying to make my life a little better by going back to school. Two months ago my primary care doctor sent me to a pain management doctor so he could help me control the pain a little bit better. Instead he started talking surgery and shots in my neck and back.  I didn't want either one and he got upset with me so i went back to my PC doctor and talked to him and we decided that a weight loss surgery would be better in the long run. I had my first meeting last night and learned a lot about what is offered and got my paper work to get started. I am praying it all goes smoothly and by next year it will be done and I will be losing the weight. this is a pic of me and my best friend.. i felt sick when I seen how big I look in it. Something has to be done I am sick of this.