3 years ago tomorrow I decided to take control of my lifetime battle with obesity and have a permanent surgery called a vertical sleeved gastrectomy. Not unhealthy like the bypass surgeries it simply is a permanent restriction of the size of the stomach. Since then I have lost nearly 200lbs and this has enabled me to also start contolling my life in other ways such as living my life dream of traveling( i am writing this from england and i live in california :)It has also enabled me to start living a more healthy life through exercise and accumulating really positive life experiences !! I am soooooo happy!!