I want to have Weight Loss Surgery because I want to be healthy! I feel this may be one of the most selfish things I’m attempting to do in my life. Because I know it is SOLELY for me! I know that I have unconditional love from my husband and three little girls. But I want to be thinner! I am not hoping to be a size 2 or wear a bikini - I just want to feel healthier and have more energy. I know that I have been fortunate so far not to have any major health issues due to my weight. However, I am VERY overweight and have tried diets, exercise programs and have read many books. I want to be a good example for my girls on how to eat healthy and live an active lifestyle.

I am a Middle School teacher. I spend 3 hours of my day walking around our very LARGE building. I get 60+ minutes of walking in everyday! I don’t want to be winded walking up the stairs, I don’t want my feet to hurt, and I especially don’t want to feel self-conscious walking around the building.

I feel I am a fairly confident person once I get to know people. However, I am tired of being “the fat girl” in my group of girlfriends. I have a younger sister who is tall and thin. I am tired of being “the fat sister”. Every time my husband and I go out to a party, to a wedding or even just to dinner – I ALWAYS feel self conscious about my weight. I have a wonderful life – except for my weight. I know that WLS is not a quick fix. I know it will be tough and take a lot of work on my part. But I want to be healthy and I can’t do it on my own.

We all wish you the best of luck! You have made the decision and have the proper attitude now ll is left is to follow through!

Hello KP!! Welcome to VST - and especially welcome to the rest of your life! You have made a very wise decision. We all come from many different backgrounds, and our reasons to for coming up to the same conclusion are just as many. Whatever your reasons and motivators are, just never forget them! You will need them along the way, because majority will ask themselves "why did I do this"? It's good to try to have reminders here and there.

My moment didn't last too long, and now I'm so far past it I don't even remember how it felt to ask myself that question. I'm all about the sleeve and the wonderful life and power and freedom from over eating it has given me!!!

Hang out here, read up and ask many many questions. I'm glad to have you!