Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Your Reason



Recommended Posts

To have lesss weight on knees, one replaced,healthier life, energy, better self image, better quality of life!!! Not to have to constantly be stressing about the numbers and clothes that don't ever fit for long if at all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

For me, it would be an equal mixture of health and vanity reasons. I wanted to be healthier, to keep up with my daughter, to rid myself of sleep apnea, to live a long life with my wonderful family.

But I also wanted to walk into a room with my hubby, see heads turn and have him think, "Wow, I'm a lucky man" lol. I wanted Jaz's classmates to stop teasing her about her "fat mum" (that really pissed her off lol). I wanted to shop in regular stores and not have the sales woman turn around when I walk in to inform me, "I'm sorry, we only carry up to size 16". I wanted to go to the beach and not be embarassed. I wanted to increase my self confidence.

Most of these things, I've accomplished now :) Still a ways to go before I reach goal, but I've never been happier with myself.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

To be happy and healthy...To get off the yo yo dieting that was messing with my head...to look in the mirror and see ME...

Having this surgery was finally admitting to myself that the problem was bigger than me simply over eating. This operation gave me hope.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine was for my 2 year old son and my husband...I needed to be around longer then I probably would've if I haven't. Plus I was tired of being overweight it was time to do something for me!

What is yours?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

To be an effective, participatory mom to my two children, and a happier, healthier me for myself.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was tired of fighting and losing the weight war. I'd been on a diet all my life and was still the f word, (fat). I was also tired of always being the heaviest person at any function I went to, be it a family gathering or a Harley ralley, or social event, I always felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb.

I love my band!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

over the past year and one half i regained the same 70 lbs that i have lost and gained several times over 10 years. it is time to admit i need some assistance. band surgery is 1 dec 05

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I decided to get banded because:

1) I was tired of yo-yo dieting and putting my supportive husband through yet another diet. (he always ate the way my diet called for)

2) I realized that I can't love my husband the way I really want to until I'm happy with me.

3) For vanity reasons.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Stephanie,

Boy do I relate to that! My husband has put up with so much, I cannot wait to feel okay naked in fromt of him and not be so stressed about becoming even more crippled with the weight and lack of energy. I have alway been beautiful, and have lost that feeling for a while now. I refuse to go down the trail of embarassement anymore.

I hate the yo yo stuff with a passion. So looking forward to tues. I shall keep reading and posting as it keps me sane.....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×