21 Reasons To Have Weight Loss Surgery
February 25, 2013The decision to have weight loss surgery is a big one! There are many factors that go into your decision. Make sure to do your research on the various weight loss surgery procedures, weigh out the pros/cons as they pertain to your behavior patterns. We encourage you to check out the surgical message boards on ObesityHelp to read what other OH members say about their procedure. Ask questions by posting them on the message boards.
Weight loss surgery saves and changes lives in countless ways. Here are 21 reasons to have weight loss surgery as shared by OH members that are considering or have had WLS:
- Reversal of Type 2 diabetes
- Better quality of life
- You will live longer
- Freedom/mobility
- Reduction or elimination of sleep apnea symptoms
- Reduction or elimination of acid reflux
- Decreased joint pain
- Improved blood pressure
- Self-esteem booster
- Healthier lifestyle
- Improved fertility
- You will fit! Fit in booths, fit in airplane seats! You will fit!
- You can cross your legs
- You can enjoy family activities again
- You can ride a roller coaster
- You can exercise easier
- You will have more energy
- You can enjoy sexual positions that you were not able to when you were obese
- You can buy a new wardrobe
- You will save money on food
- People will notice you for the right reasons
