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My name is Shamira. my husband and i are planning to have the surgery done in the new year. We live in Dunwoody, GA. He's done research when he was thiking of having the surgery two years ago. So now it's my turn. It's hard trying to explain to people why we want to have this surgery without feeling bad for deciding to do so. We want to do this together. We were recently married this past August and want to have kids. We are both still young and plan of living a long and health life. This decision is not one that is made over night but carfuly thought out. I would love to hear from some of you that have experienced this and are going through this as well. The is the beginning stage for the both of us. Shamira

Welcome Shamira, The WLS is the best thing that has happened to me. I'm single and I wanted a better life. I too looked into the WLS for a few years and I knew that I wanted to have it so that I could become healthier. I had so many things wrong and I was really tired of taking all kinds of pills and my health not getting any better. My surgery was back in July and I had to pay cash money for my operation so I went to Alabama. I really had a great Doctor there, he too has had the operation and the staff was wonderful. I want you to know that there are a lot of people here to help you through all of this. So stay strong and I'm looking to hear more about you and your husband as you start your NEW JOURNEY in life. Hug's Jeannie

Shamira, Don't worry about what people will think about your decision. I had the Mini-Gastric Bypass two years ago, and after losing over 200 pounds, people's opinions just don't matter. I remember someone on the MGB support board saying that people don't question one's decision to save his or her life by having heart surgery, so how can they question my decision to do this to save my life? Also, I felt that folks would think I was taking the easy way out. That's so untrue---I was taking a different way out even though I was aware of the risks and the fact that I would still have to change my lifestyle. ( One reason I chose the MGB was that it is reversible in case I made a terrible mistake! I didn't! ) The people who love me were supportive and have LOVED seeing the changes in me. I just wish I had done this years ago! Good luck. Sandy

Welcome! My husband and I had surgery and it was the best choice we ever made. Things have been great. I wish you all the best! Amy