LanceMay

I know this is a very old post, and I know that I am a very new member, so forgive me if this is out of place or inappropriate. As someone who found this thread (and site) by browsing around for exactly the OPs concerns, I can't help but feel that while all of the advice given was sound and probably helpful, none of it seemed to address the OPs actual issue. As I understand it (and perhaps this is just because it is my feeling as well so I may be projecting), the question was more geared toward the possibility of being denied the opportunity for this seemingly magnificent process to alter the OPs life simply because of saying the wrong thing on a form. Being honest about eating is obviously a good thing, but not even being able to give that information to your health care provider because you've said a taboo word on a questionnaire is the concern I have and I believe was the original spirit of the question. I've filled out the entire (initial) packet of information provided to me at my seminar attendance, save for three essay-styled question that I worry are not going to come down to truth or accuracy, but more down to getting past the gate keeper. I know that I'm chronically overweight. I also know that I can alter my lifestyle and lose. Unfortunately, I also know that while I know that this procedure can help me permanently lose weight, I know that if I say the wrong thing on a form, I can be denied this opportunity. I'll give you a breakdown of what questions are tripping me up here and the answers that I would like to provide in response and we'll see if anyone gets my concern. a.) Why do you believe you are overweight? - Because I have been steadily gaining weight every year for decades because I cannot get enough exercise to make up for my enjoyment of food compared to my sedentary career and home life. b.) How is your weight interfering with your health and life? - Given that I have a BMI of 50+ it's obviously killing me, and when it's not killing me, it's making every aspect of my life more painful than it was the day before. c.) Why do you feel this surgery will allow you to successfully lose weight, despite the extreme lifestyle and dietary changes required? - Is this a trick question? "Despite?" I think the whole point is that the surgery will allow me to successfully lose weight BECAUSE of the extreme lifestyle and dietary changes required. That make sense? P.S. ohai, nü forums!