Inspiration post from RNY forum-worth a read

 This is worth a read, I found it on the RNY forum. This gentleman eliminates any doubts I had-:
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Post Date: 4/28/12 7:07 am 
I have most of the requirements completed for gastric bypass surgery but continue to struggle with the decision to follow through, so I created a list of sacrifices I would have to make if I decided to go through with the surgery. Here it is. 


Things I will have to sacrifice because of gastric bypass surgery. 

1. Being self conscious about my weight. 
2 Low self esteem because of weight. 
3. High blood pressure
4. Sleep apnea
5. Increasing blood sugar
6. Lack of respect from others
7. Increased chance of joint problems
8. Not wanting to sit in booths at restaurants
9. Not being able to fit in normal kayaks. 
10. Not wanting to bike because of weight. 
11. Frustration with shopping for clothes. 
12. Not wanting to swim. 
13. Not wanting to walk through my own house without a shirt on. 
14. Not being appealing to my wife. 
15. Not wanting to get my picture taken. 
16. Not wanting to look in the mirror. 
17. Feeling like a failure. 
18. Listening to sarcastic remarks from others about my weight. 
19. Feeling like I'm blowing my witness as a Christian because of my lack of self control. 
20. Feeling guilty when I binge eat. 
21. Lack of motivation. 
22. Being short of breath
23. Thinking of myself as gross
24. Feeling like I'm not living up to my potential
25. Overall feeling of crappiness 

I think I've made my decision. 
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Good for him!

Thanks for that, I could say Amen to each of those you listed except the wife one.  I've been struggling with the same

Thanks
Alvina