I'm finding that while counting down to my surgery date there are things that I absolutely WON'T miss when I get healthy. I also know that when surgery time comes and I'm laying there in pain there will come the "WTF HAVE I DONE TO MYSELF!?!?!?" moment. My mentor (she's already been down this road a year ago and is coming with me to get my surgery) suggested to me something that I'm passing along to you. Make a list!

List 12 reasons why this surgery is so important to you and what you want or what you don't want anymore. It may be harder than you think! I'm struggling to be brutally honest with myself even though some of it is painful. Now, when you have that "moment" after your surgery, pull out your list and KNOW and remember why you did this to yourself!

My list so far, and feel free to share yours because maybe it will help others!

1. I want to be able to breathe easier

2. I want a lap again

3. I want to be able to do pedicures and not have to take a breather moment cause my chub is in the way!

4. I want to be able to walk and not hurt so much

5. I want to be able to get on an airplane and not have to pay for an extra seat or get a seatbelt extender

6. I want to be able to drive my car comfortably again

(here is where I'm a bit stuck, and these are in no particular order, just things I know I want!)

Renee`

Hey! I'm new to this forum and recently found out the VSG is the best option for me.. I'm so glad I found this topic because I think it's just what I need to make it through the next 4 months of my 6 month supervised diet.. My 12 things are:

1. I look forward to my outside matching my inside!!

2. Lots of rides at theme parks!! (I'm doing Disney and Great America as soon as I can!)

3. Visiting each of my siblings w/o fear of flying and of sleeping in their guest beds.

4. Not hearing kids say "Look at the pretty fat lady"

5. Shopping at the upscale shops on Michigan Ave.

6. Walking for extended periods of time w/o back pain (my weight aggravates a previous back injury)

7. Having my loved ones see how much I needed this surgery!!!

8. Traveling to Puerto Rico and Hawaii w/o cringing at the thought of wearing a bathing suit

9. Having people compliment me on more than my hair and clothing.. I wanna hear nice arms, nice shape.. LOL

10. Helping my other obese friends feel comfortable choosing the BEST option for them to live long and healthy lives

11. Running a marathon and not wanting to die during the first mile!

12. Having a wedding day where I'm not the "FAT Bride"...