First Step in the Millionth Journey

Okay so I've picked back up the weight loss journey. I've made two steps this morning. Step 1 I set an appt with my Dr to discuss various options and get blood work. Of course since I'm not sick I can't see her for about 3 weeks. So step 2 I have officially joined Weight Watchers. I also weighed so I have a start weight. Some how I've managed to drop a few pounds from my all time high. We'll see what I can manage between now and the appt. I've set the appt cause it is time for my A1C and because I'm also looking into weight loss surgery...I'm at the point where I need to lose half of myself and I need help. I've talked to several friends who've had this that or the other surgery. I realize it isn't an answer but it is a springboard. I've tried so many things over the years and they just never last. I've done weight watchers and seen short term success with it before but I've never joined. So now I've joined and we'll move ahead. I figure the WLS will take forever to get approved for anyway...so if I manage to be successful for more than a month and am making significant progress on my own then I can always not move ahead with the surgery.