I admit that 2-3 three years ago, I would have never considered this. My assessment of folks going in for bariatric procedures was that they needed stronger willpower. Of course, this was how I analyzed things as I yo-yo'd back and forth with my own weight.
My wife began her journey 2 years ago and has since lost 100 lbs and truly begun to enjoy life more than she already was. I watched over this time frame as she would still occasionally struggle and came to realize that this is not an easy way out or cheating but rather a tool to help achieve an end.
So, as I've once again yo-yo'd up to 300lbs, I've taken my first steps toward losing my weight for good. Met with the Dr this morning and need to lose 23lbs to get down to my 40 BMI. I never thought I'd be this excited....I mull over in my head all the things I'll want to do with my new found energy. I think about being healthful and being around for my wife and three little ones.
I know it will not be easy (it never is) but I'm looking forward to the challenges, meeting them head on and finding the better me!