I"m starting at 271.  After being big my whole life I had lost all hope and started looking into bariatric surgery.  I spoke to a few people who have had it and even called one of the surgery centers.  I prayed about it, thought about it and tried to change my life instead.  My goal is to keep up with my kids.  I have an 11 yr. old son and 2 yr. old daughter.  They are the light of my life and I want to be able to live healthy with them.  I love to camp and hike and when I reach my weight goal I want to take my family on a big camping trip to the grand canyon or somewhere like that to hike and go rafting. (which I can't currently do.)