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We all have a story, good, bad, long, troubled, blessed or any combination. Let me start with the good and blessed. I'm am 28, a mother of one beautiful 2yr old daughter and getting my sleeve surgery late April. Like I said, blessed. Okay so the bad...my weight has been an issue for my whole life. I have had some successes throughout the years but after my daughter was born and the subsequent year off work, 80lbs found their back to me. Omg I am excited to get this process started! Well the last part of the story...the troubled. I am having so much guilt. Guilt about getting this surgery and not losing weight like the contestants on "The Biggest Loser". Am I taking the easy way out? Not sure how to remove these feelings or are they healthy? Enjoying this support site and hoping over the few months, I will get 100% ready for this amazing transition from a tired, unhealthy stressed out person to a healthy, active, exuberant mother.

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You are def not taking the easy way out. Getting sleeved still requires lots of work. Yes you can only eat small portions, but you still have to watch what you eat. Your choices in food still have to be the right one's. It is said here many times as well as my Dr telling me. The sleeve is a tool, to help you along, but it won't stop you from eating bad food choices. Which for any food addict is a struggle.. So no, don't feel guilt, easy way out, No way! Good luck, you will do great~

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Hi K and welcome.

I didn't feel any guilt. I knew it was my time for surgery. I'd yoyo dieted for decades and it finally came to a time that I knew I needed help.

No regrets and no guilt.

All the best,

Deano

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No guilt. It's not the easy way out. And you do know that most of the Biggest Loser contestants gain back most, all, or even more weight after the show is over? It is one of the unhealthiest ways to lose weight! Numerous studies have shown that the old "diet and exercise" has a relapse rate of 95%.

The sleeve isn't magic and it isn't easy. Don't feel guilty. Most of us do this because we want to be healthy for ourselves and our families, and the eternal dieting left us even less healthy, and disheartened. If you think this is the right thing for you and you have really researched what it involves, try not to let what others might think dissuade you from what you think is best for yourself.

Welcome, and good luck. :)

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We all have a story' date=' good, bad, long, troubled, blessed or any combination. Let me start with the good and blessed. I'm am 28, a mother of one beautiful 2yr old daughter and getting my sleeve surgery late April. Like I said, blessed. Okay so the bad...my weight has been an issue for my whole life. I have had some successes throughout the years but after my daughter was born and the subsequent year off work, 80lbs found their back to me. Omg I am excited to get this process started! Well the last part of the story...the troubled. I am having so much guilt. Guilt about getting this surgery and not losing weight like the contestants on "The Biggest Loser". Am I taking the easy way out? Not sure how to remove these feelings or are they healthy? Enjoying this support site and hoping over the few months, I will get 100% ready for this amazing transition from a tired, unhealthy stressed out person to a healthy, active, exuberant mother.[/quote']

Hey

I had the same mind frame in the beginning. Once u start u pre op diet (if u have one) u will see that it is nothing easy about this. Lol what helped me get from the mind set because I was a little embarrassed about my discussion to have WLS. I looked at it as its no different then having any other surgery to better u health, appearance,self esteem exc. so many people have all types of surgery to better themselves. WLS is no different then someone choosing to have a Tummy Tuck or Lipo to better themselves mentally and physically and sometimes medically. So don't beat yourself up. I've been there with the whole biggest loser thing 2. You will be fine I wish u the best of luck:-)

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Thanks all for the support, doing more and more research everyday. This WLS is what's best for me and I'm so ready. Looking forward to get support her and with those who provide sound advice. Thanks again.

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