Good Morning Everyone;

Aside from the obvious benefit of just losing weight, what else motivates(ed) you?

For me it is the following:

1 - A more professional appearance in business situations

2 - The ability to work around the yard without fatigue

3 - I would really like to install pavers for my driveway, but

its hard for me to kneel down and get back up.

4 - I would like to take long walks - health benefit - without

heavy breathing.

There are probably others, but these are a couple to give an example.

Regards

Hal

What an EXCELLENT thread!!!

Mscafe32 I can soooo understand how you felt when your 6 year old said that. My daughter (13) has never seen me the way I remember myself (don't know if that makes sense). When I see pictures of myself (very rare I even let that happen!!) I don't recognize that person!! That's not me. I'm hot, ya know? Sigh....okay...I USED to be hot!

Well....let's just say...I am back on my way!!! I got approved by Aetna yesterday!! I don't have a surgery date yet, but am moving in the right direction!!!

You all have listed such wonderful things you want from surgery!! I am right there with ya!!

I think probably the thing I want most....is for my 13 year old daughter to look at her mom and not be completely embarrassed. I want to be a positive role model for her!! And with God, the band, and all of your help....THAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!

:smile: Ang

Oh...(me again)...let me rephrase the above....I don't want my 13 year old daughter to be embarrassed of me because of my weight.

I will ALWAYS embarrass her!! That's a parent's job when you've got a teenager, right???

:smile: Ang