Don't let people discourage you by saying surgery is the easy way out...

missthingg
on 7/12/13 7:03 am - memphis, TN

As I sit here with my "noodle" legs, I just wanted to send a bit of encouragement out to OH land...Don't let people discourage you from changing your life by making you feel that surgery is the easy way out. Surgery is a tool but it's definitely not the easy way out. I'm in the gym more than I was before surgery and my legs buckled at least 7 times today from the workout I had yesterday. There is nothing easy about this journey but I'm just so happy I decided to do this. I have support from my family and co-workers, but I didn't give an iota if they were against it. I made the decision before I told anyone. I gave them the courtesy of letting them know I will be changing my life. I was not ASKING for permission. It will not be all peaches and cream but in the end, I think it will be worth it...So live YOUR life in a way that YOU will be happy!!!

dmhe
on 7/12/13 7:33 am - TX

I agree 100%!!!

Denise F.
on 7/12/13 9:24 am - Memphis, TN

VSG on 05/23/13

I totally agree. I see you are from Memphis. I think we had our surgery around the same time. I'm looking for somebody to go to the gym with. If you're interested call me at 901-691-0390.

Lauren Vento
on 7/12/13 10:02 am - Lake Elsinore, CA

VSG on 09/08/12

I laugh at people that think this is EASY... There is NOTHING easy about my life, but that's what it is. Its my life now, and I don't get a "cheat day." But what I do get is to be HAPPY with myself for FINALLY doing something positive for myself and FINALLY reaching a goal!

This isn't easy, but it is so worth it that we make it LOOK easy! ;)

Certified Life Coach & WLS Support Coach

Stephmom
on 7/12/13 10:29 am

Thanks Ladies for reminding me it's my life!

CToddRobbins
on 7/12/13 10:35 am - NC

VSG on 07/25/13 with

I totally agree with you!! This is by no means the "easy" route! I waited until my surgery was actually scheduled before I let most of my family know. I still have only told a couple of friends about what I am doing. Like you, nothing was going to deter me from going forward with this. So in my mind, I did not want any negative comments or "why haven't you tried this diet" conversations. This was a decision I made with my wife and kids. I want to be able to be a healthy example and someone my kids look up to for everything. I am using this as a tool to get my life back on track and get healthy. Great post that everyone needs to read!!

Todd

Day 2 of liquid diet.

VSG scheduled on 07/25/2013