I am considering vsg and I'm having trouble making a decision. My reasons for wanting it are back pain, lack of energy and yes, vanity. I feel like if I don't have the surgery that I will just continue gaining weight , and eventually my BMI will be much higher, and I will have wished I had addressed the problem earlier. Also, if I do have the surgery, I want to keep it secret from everyone but my family because I fear being judged. Any thoughts?

Thank you so much for not only sharing your story, but then following up 4 months later. I am scheduled to have surgery March 13th, and I have a BMI of 30 as well. I am self pay, and like you feared being judged so the only person that knows is my husband. Vanity is probably the number one reason why I want this surgery. I don't like the person in my skin, although I love my life and I'm generally pretty darn happy. My mind and heart feel and know I should weigh about 55 lbs less than I do and I just can't seem to get it off and or keep it off. I hope I can help other low BMI's the way you have helped me. I feel very confident in my choice to have surgery in 70 days (but whos counting). lol

Thanks low BMI ladies for sharing your journeys. I'm a 31 BMI and due to be sleeved in the next 2 weeks. I know it's the right thing to do and the right timing for me, but it's still great to hear that others in a similar position have no regrets. I'm having panic attacks about failing, sagging skin and going bald. Plus of course dying on the operating table etc

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