Hi, I just thought I would put my two cents in. I am 26 and decided to tell only a few people in my family about the surgery. I told my brother first off and he told me o take out extra life insurance because I was going to die. He broke my heart. Almost everyone else that I told had the most negative comments to say. I had to endure countless attacks from people whom I love. I know it is hard to upset someone you love so much but this is YOUR LIFE. I had the surgery on 9/05 and regretted it for about 5 minutes. I no longer take metformin or my blood pressure medication. I can walk up stairs without having an asthma attack. I feel pretty and confident. This is only after losing 35 lbs. Just imagine how wonderful you are going to feel knowing that you have taken control over your health and your life. Honestly, I know where your dad is coming from; he loves you and doesn't want anything bad to happen to you. It seems as though all people see in the media about WLS is negative. So the point of my long winded rant is that I am proud of you because this decision is not easy to make. It is scary, it is permanent but living a healthy life outweighs all of those fears. You GO girl. Keep in touch and I will be praying for you. Jess

sry but gotta see if pic shows up.

ooo cool.... i hope im as lucky as u ive actually got 6 week clearance from work but i was hoping i didnt have to be away from hubby for a few weeks.. tyvm for responding to my post

There are no such things as silly questions. I also drive 2 hours to work and 2 hours back in the afternoon. I had surgery on 9/15 nad drove to work on 9/19. I was a lucky one. I had the weekend and Monday to recoup.

it may be silly to ask such a question but i drive 2 hours to pick hubby up from work 2 times a weeki have been wondering how long it was b4 any others were driving after the surgery my surgery is thursday..woohoo... im having the laproscopic kind any input would be appriciated