I had the realization today that I've spent more time and determination on getting wls than I've ever spent dedicated to any diet plan in my life since age 13...

Good thing? Bad thing? or just a realization?

WEIRD.

How come I have so much determination to get myself cut but couldn’t do it without a surgical solution - it’s kinda hard to come to terms about why can’t or didn’t I do this on my own - I’ve lost the same 100lbs (or a variation of that) at least 10 times and creeped back up by slipping into the same habits - one cookie can’t hurt right - next thing I know I’ve eating a whole box -

I’m in awe that I can have such strength now - where was it the last 25 yrs.

Because it's a last resort. And every time we lose those pounds we think this is going to be the time that it sticks. And now the strength and determination comes because we're truly ready to commit to the life we want and deserve

I know it's a tool and the stuff I've done (watching what I eat etc) is always going to be there - I'm not willing to fail this last resort

I am willing to fail pizza, chicken wings & French fries

I know it's a tool and the stuff I've done (watching what I eat etc) is always going to be there - I'm not willing to fail this last resort

I am willing to fail pizza' date=' chicken wings & French fries[/quote']

Exactly. I'm willing to follow protocol to a t. Of all the countless $ I've dished out on diets and watching the scale go down and sometimes double up I'm done. I have a second chance to live a fully productive life with this tool we all are being given why screw it up over junk good.

Jessie

The first 18-24 months to develop good habits and a lifetime of maintenance - I’ve turned to FOOD as my friend and cohort -- the rest of my life is on me... and ME alone.