THe Question no one likes to read about?

Hi Lindsey,

Yes, of course I thought that - i think many of us do.  I remember thinking - how could I take this chance being a mother?  Am I taking a chance that isn't fair for my children?  - - BUT --I had to remind myself that my life would be significantly shortened if I stayed at the weight I was when I got the surgery.  AND that my weight issue was not a good example for them (over eating AND obsessing about my weight all the time).  Ultimately, I decided that a) there are a lot of people getting this surgery and the surgeons who perform them have it down to a science b) if it is my time to go, then I would go one way or another and c) it was/is my chance to get healthy and have a better life - a chance I thought wasn't possible for many years.

I am thankful I had this surgery - more than you can possibly know - it was an opportunity for a new way of life and I am blissful about the decision.  Somedays are tough - but I wouldn't change it for the world.  Breath - believe - and know that you will have a much longer and happier life having done it!

Best to you - relax and know it will be okay!

Advance directive and a conversation with the wife about my wishes, ending with there les than 1/2 of 1% chance that anything bad will happen. They knew I did all I could to get ready and the odds were vastly in my favor. That being said the first things out my mouth once I hit the recovery room were...... Is that clock right ? I guess I am alive huh ?