The path to surgery

First I would like to share a little bit about myself and ask a few questions. I have not had surgery. I have been "looking into it" for almost 2 years now. I am 25 and I just couldn't see myself having surgery. It seemed so "drastic", so I put it off. Now I am back to the point where surgery is again a consideration. Still, I worry so much about the aftermath and whether or not I will be able to live with the decision or that I will live at all that I think until I resolve these issues I am not a good candidate for this procedure. My doctor agrees, but now I am beginning to reach a point where my uncertainty about the aftermath is less important than my obesity and it's affects on my body and my mind. Still I would love to hear from post-ops about the path to surgery. So onto the questions for post-ops:-). I was just curious about others who have gone ahead with surgery. Did anyone vacillate back and forth a number of times before having surgery? What was the path to surgery like for all of you? I know some people who learn about it and 2 months later they've done it with no regrets, but I am looking to hear some stories from people who had trouble with the decision and what led you to decide surgery was the answer? Any and all stories are greatly appreciated. It is through all of you that I am learning about myself. Thank you all for sharing yourselves with me. Your courage inspires me.

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