What's Your Opinon?

Hello All You Beautiful Mainers I will like to get the opinons of pre and pos-op's on this question. What is/was your expectations before having WLS and what is/was your reality after having WLS? For me, my expectations are to lose weight and get off my diabetic medication. As well as being rid of my back and joint pains so that I will be able to return to work. My reality is after doing a lot of research and attending a couple of WLS support group meetings is, that I may not lose all the weight I need to lose. Also, I may not be able to get off diabetic medication or be rid of my back and joint pains so that I can return back to work. Am I still willing to risk my life to take this last chance to be a healthier person? YES!! How about you, what's your opinion? Smooches Janet