There were a few things that finally pushed me over the edge.
1) Knowing that I was turning 53.
My father (Slightly overweight), who did the Treadmill daily, Played tennis and Bowled weekly, had quadruple bypass at 60y/o.
2) I was very overweight and relatively inactive.
2 years ago after about a 10 year weight loss program, I lost 77lbs. But then it started creeping back up. Before I decided on surgery I had gained 60lbs back.
I thought about it. Weighed the pros and cons for a year, then decided to go for it.
I'm so happy down 37lbs since the surgery in July and I feel great.