The Most Important thing to me in my journey is...

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

For the first time in my life I actually believe that I am capable of any goal I set for myself.

I have put my body through countless WLS complications and death twice.

This time, I have no clue when or how it happened, but my VSG decision was the trigger. I started pre decision very depressed, but by the time I made the decision to get sleeved I knew this was my turning point. Never have I given myself the option of failure.

Who knows where the path will take me. I know for sure that my life is already changed and I can't contain the excitement I have for today and the future. It's a whole new world of opportunities that I never considered possible! It's amazing what a healthy, happy body and mind can do for ones life. Its absolutely beautiful!

[LouiseC 1,029]

Never have I given myself the option of failure.

I love this. It reinforces the notion that our choices are powerful, and that the choice to be successful can be as simple as choosing not to fail.

Even when I make bad choices on this journey, I never see it as failure, quite the opposite. I see it as all part of the journey, all part of what I am learning.

[mysleevemylife 158]

For the first time in my life I actually believe that I am capable of any goal I set for myself.

I have put my body through countless WLS complications and death twice.

This time, I have no clue when or how it happened, but my VSG decision was the trigger. I started pre decision very depressed, but by the time I made the decision to get sleeved I knew this was my turning point. Never have I given myself the option of failure.

Who knows where the path will take me. I know for sure that my life is already changed and I can't contain the excitement I have for today and the future. It's a whole new world of opportunities that I never considered possible! It's amazing what a healthy, happy body and mind can do for ones life. Its absolutely beautiful!

Thank you for responding to this post, cause I needed this. I'm having some personal issues that's making it rough on me emotionally & I'm fighting to not fall into depression AGAIN...Failure is not an option for me either. I refuse to give up this time. I'm glad you mentioned the possibilities & things that await in the future, cause that made me smile. I need to stay focused on the things that are coming in my life for my good, cause right now...it's rough looking at my present reality.

[mysleevemylife 158]

I love this. It reinforces the notion that our choices are powerful, and that the choice to be successful can be as simple as choosing not to fail.

Even when I make bad choices on this journey, I never see it as failure, quite the opposite. I see it as all part of the journey, all part of what I am learning.

I totally agree with you. Everything I experience, good/bad, etc is all just part of my journey. I will ride the waves until I reach my shore. I won't beat myself up or give up. Great point!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

With life there is opportunity.

Last year I gained 20+ pounds (after getting SOOO close to goal) ... luckily I saw the/made opportunity in my life sooner than later, and am getting it back off. Was I a failure? I learned some valuable lessons, so no, I don't think so. If you wander off into a ditch at some time, don't forget to look for treasure, you just might find it! Then get out of that ditch!