After reading the post about having regrets (wow!), I think I have a change of mind about wls. I am sitting here thinking that only one time in my life I put forth great effort to lose weight and all the other times I was just greedy and messed up. I know I have paid money for doctor visits and nutritionists, but I don't think I am ready to have surgery just to lose weight. It is hard being heavy and I am sad at times...but I don't think I can put myself through the sugery. My husband wants me to have the surgery and I have one sister who is for it and a few friends, but I'm not sure if they just agree with it because I am/was all excited about it. Now I may change my mind in the morning when I can't fit into some clothes for work, but as of this very moment my mind is changed. I don't want my stomach folded a bit and stitched in any kind of way, other than the way God made it. I am ranting for a moment...man...I will see how I feel this week. I feel bad, because there are so many that would love to have an approval from their insurance company and here I am with one and now I change my mind. I should have really thought it out before I jumped the gun and started the process. I will pray about it.

Oh, dear...I really, really, really feel your pain. I was at that same place a couple years ago. If you know in your heart that you have not given your all into losing weight (and keeping it off) using other methods then this surgery is not for you...DON'T DO IT! It should be a last resort! Please keep us posted on what you decide. You have my support either way!

I'm sorry you are feeling like this but it is not uncommon. While going through test I thought about not going through with the surgery. It is very stressful preparing for surgery and listening to other peoples advice sometimes.

For me I was 459 and have lost 80 pounds and if I don't lose another pound I am glad I had surgery. Stay in prayer, you will be fine.

Thank you both...it's a hard choice. I mean I just knew I had it ALL figured out! Oh well I will get the answer soon.