To Do Or Not To Do...that Is The Question

[Khaylar 3]

Thank you so much for the feedback. I'll be visiting my friend out of state, who's already gone through this process at the end of the month, and I'll have a ton of questions for her during that week. I have my consultation on August 6th @ 1 p.m. I'm excitied and I feel like "it's time." I haven't made any concrete decisions yet but I know that I am definately leaning toward the procedure. Thank you all for your support!

[honk 780]

I think you know you won't control this on your own long term. Of the people who loose significant weight, 100 pounds, only 5 % will maintain their weight loss. That's not great odds. Three times in my life I lost significant weight (12 yes 12, 18, 30); and the weight came back. I have to be sooooo strick to loose weight (yes and exercise) that after a year or so I am so mentally exhausted I start to let things slide and I eventually I am back to where I started.

[hopper65 4]

I've been weighing my options for over a year, after 35 years of failed dieting. I think it is safe to say like many others that I am an expert dieter, but just can't maintain. I need this additional tool to help me make a permanent change. I've just started the process and these forums are awesome. I'm sure you will make the right choice for you!