Why are you doing this? xpost

I have a very long list of reasons that I did this, but I have a short list that I keep in my wallet, on the back of a 'fat photo' and on post-its on my mirror, in my car and in my kitchen.

I look at that list everyday and affirm to myself why I'm doing what I'm doing. If I am going to make a choice that is questionable, I review the list and ask myself if temporary pleasure is with the risk.

I'll share my list of why I'm doing this, please share your list of reasons you are doing this.

I am doing this because:

I want to live longer and healthier.

I want to provide a good, healthy example for my daughter.

I want to feel beautiful

I love feeling so much stronger and younger

I don't hurt all the time anymore.

I can fit anywhere and into anything; clothes, airline seats, booths.

Hi you sound so positive and great!  I am Pre Op. I just read the most teriffying post about this woman  who had VBG WLS and has been in pain sick for  21 years because of it. I want the WLS for all the reasons you listed and then some but I have to say that really freaked me out.

Realize that her experience is true and valid for her. To be honest, the vast majority of people who have WLS of any type have a very successful, uncomplicated experience. That said, some people really struggle and when you enter in to this you need to be aware of the seriously potential pitfalls. You are likely to do very well and not have any significant complications. Remember that the surgery that this woman had was 21 years ago. Things have changed a great deal. There are now more safeguards in place ... Now there are centers of excellence that have comprehensive programs and that assure that the surgeons and practices have signficant levels of experience.

Wishing you all the best,