Should I be having WLS surgery?

I am a pre-op patient, no surgery date scheduled yet but have a consult with the physician the end of this month. I have a blood cancer (myeloma) and am going into my 5th year of survival. I want a better quality of life and know that weight loss will help me achieve that. I have experienced catheter related blood clots in the past and am very worried about that. Am I crazy for even wanting this sugery? I have sleep apnea, asthma, high blood pressure, bordeline diabetes, joint and back pains, etc. I've tried very hard in the past to lose weight, only to gain it back and more. My oncologist and my primary care doctor says it's o.k. for me to have the surgery. However, sometimes I think I am crazy for even thinking of WLS and wanting it. If anyone has thoughts on this, I really would like to hear what you think. I'm just afraid that I'm thinking in a bubble and not looking at reality. I appreciate your share your thoughts.

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