I have recently decided to start the process for bariatric surgery. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I have had feelings of low to no self-worth, refuse to go on vacations and when forced to, it's frequently the worst memories I have.

I'm a workaholic. I find that working all the time keeps my mind off my weight. I tend to shy away from the mirror totally.

I'm a 28 year old professional guy. I graduated with my masters at 21, am a CPA, and have had a successful career since graduation. However, advancement in my personal life has never progressed because of my weight.

I finally had enough. Last January I started with a personal trainer... And over the last year and a half have managed to gain about 10-15 pounds. Talk about a punch in the face. I am not sure if y'all's experiences. However, when I committed in my mind to this surgery, I was excited-nervous-scared-back to excited.

I would like to know why you chose sleeve instead of bypass or band.

When I told my family they said things like "but you are only heavy on top - you can be disciplined and just do better" or "why not do it the natural or hard way" or "I am afraid you'll die." I have also had some friends and family that are happy and excited - even my personal trainer is supportive and strangely excited.

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@@taxudown - I didn't like the idea of a permanent band in my body or part of my stomach unattached in my body.

Having most of my stomach removed seemed logical. It still functions pretty much the same just can't eat as much.

I have NO regrets.