I never really thought too much about my weight until about two years ago when I realized that I gained a bunch of weight even though I worked out frequently and had a very good diet. After speaking with my dietitian I was on strict diet and weight loss medication, which after eight months only helped me lose five pounds. So we decided that weight loss surgery would be my last option and after several months waiting for paperwork to written approved by all that needed to, I finally booked a date. I was worried as I'm sure any one of us are when it came to getting our surgery. But I was determined to be a healthier person and hopefully have the energy to keep up with life, because like the great philosopher Ice Cube once said, "Life's not a track meet, it's a marathon".