Here the Doctor that does the Lap Band and other WLS surgeries requires a questionnaire be filled out before starting the process to get surgery.

I filled mine out, but when I came to the last page I was stumped for a minute. It merely says "Why You Want To Lose Weight" at the top. I thought that was a pretty stupid question. Then I realized, he's skinny. He can try to understand, and I know he does try, but he can't really understand.

So. Here is my answer to that stupid question:

I want to tie my shoes without planning how.

I want to buy clothes on sale.

I want to hug the love of my life, without wishing for longer arms.

I want to stop smiling politely at "those" jokes.

I want to see my manhood again. Just a glimpse, or my feet even.

I don't want to live in fear of stairs, or chairs, any longer.

I want to live to see my dreams come true.

I want that beautiful creature I married to see me grow old.

I want a healthy life sustaining relationship with food.

I'm tired of food being my only friend, an insidious one at that, bent on killing me slowly.

I want to huff and puff only when I'm imitating the "Big Bad Wolf".

I want to have the energy to live my life, love my wife, and count each day on this earth a blessing.

I love it !!!

It is perfect...you sure have a fantastic way of expressing yourself. I even think your Dr. will appreciate your answers and I bet he has never heard any so true and so well said!!!

Great Answer to "why do you want to lose weight"

You are the man Ryan

Awesome! He oughta do your for free! It's probably the best answer he's gotten yet.

I can't wait until you talk w/ the pschologist! Go, Ryan!

Amen!

People who have never been there, don't know what it's all about.

That's very moving. Well said.

Nancy

Wow Ryan, your doctor should frame your answer. That was a great answer.

Hi Ryan, Your post message was awsome. I agree with everyone who has answered you. You do have a way with words. I have read your other posts. There are two other men on this board that I know about. Leo who is very inspriational and has recently posted some before and after pics. and Bigdog who I havent read any of his posts lately. but I hope he is o.k. Continue to post on this board. You are great...Janie