nope, it's not the easy way out. But it DOES work. And yes, there's always the chance that you will be among the 1% who has complications but heck, that's still pretty good odds. Have you tried diet & exercise to lose weight. That's a pretty stupid question, because I know you have. I dieted myself right up to 360, 3 knee replacements (1 went bad on me), a foot rebuild, high blood pressure, and right on the verge of diabetes. And all of that happened within the last 10 yrs (I'm 56). It's amazes me how quickly I started falling apart when I got past 45. Is that what your family wants you to suffer through ? I doubt it.

I had the VSG in February and I am losing weight. I eventually will have to try the river tubing too

-Sheila

Thanks for the encouragement Sheila. I have talked with several people that have had lap band and gastric bypass. Although most of them did not keep off the weight, they all agree that I should have no problem because I am very active. I would be so happy to weigh 190 lbs. I am tired of wearing layered clothes to hide my rolls of fat at the office and then I sweat like a cow in heat.

LOL welcome to the forum, you post is very funny and it sounds like you are ready to join the loser's bench. I think it is not an easy decision to remove 80% of your tummy because you are so desperate to lose weiight. I think it is a hard decision and a serious one. Take care and looking forward to seeing the wt loss photos.

Hi- I am somewhat in your shoes. I am also 42, overweight my whole life, and have a similar bucket list. I am in the midst of a 3 month insurance regimen. If I have one more person tell me that I should be able to lose weight without surgery, I may harm them. Hang in there!

I lost 80 pounds without surgery 2 years ago. I ate very little and exercised 2-3 hours a day. Due to life and work, I got tired of working out and gained it all back but 10 pounds. I don't want to be a victora's secret model, just wear the clothes! : )

This is my Bucket List that I posted on July 17, my surgery is now scheduled for October 22. Bucket List, Here I Come!

1. Cross my legs

2. Ride any ride at an amusement park

3. Run 1 mile (nonstop)

4. Parasail

5. Ride a motorcycle for hours without being in pain

6. Fit on a motorcycle with my husband

7. Touch my toes

8. Tuck my shirt in and not be embarrassed

9. Shop and wear clothes from Victorias Secret

10. Zipline

11. Step on a scale and not be embarrassed

12. Wear a bathing suit with confidence

13. Tube on a river (I will have to explain this one)