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If you are on the fence about having the surgery....just do it! I debated it myself and wish I had done it much sooner than I did. Life is going to keep on going regardless of what you do today.

I just found out someone my age (35ish) has been diagnosed with Cancer and it's breaking my heart. Life is short. Yes there is a risk of complications with any weight loss surgery, but you can also get hit by a bus in five years.

Sorry this topic is so cryptic I'm just in a really emotional state this week and am reminded of how fragile life is and how happy I am that I took the risk because when it's your time, it's your time.

Happy November my friends. There is much to be Thankful for.

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I agree completely to just do it. However, I also don't regret waiting as long as I did.

I think my "Just Do It" is more - if you have done your research, know what to expect/not to expect - have tried other things and it simply does not work, then just do it - I don't think WLS should be the first answer in my opinion, I think it is more so meant for those folks that need that help, if you don't need the help, can lose the weight without the surgery, I think it's important to give that a try.

However I also haven't meant anyone that's had WLS that didn't give years of diets a try or didn't look into what WLS is all about etc.

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If you are on the fence about having the surgery....just do it! I debated it myself and wish I had done it much sooner than I did. Life is going to keep on going regardless of what you do today.

I just found out someone my age (35ish) has been diagnosed with Cancer and it's breaking my heart. Life is short. Yes there is a risk of complications with any weight loss surgery, but you can also get hit by a bus in five years.

Sorry this topic is so cryptic I'm just in a really emotional state this week and am reminded of how fragile life is and how happy I am that I took the risk because when it's your time, it's your time.

Happy November my friends. There is much to be Thankful for.

am sorry about your friend....wishing all the best..

i am like you, do it or shut it already

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