Too drastic a step for BMI of 31?

[ocean_ophelia 31]

Thanks for following up. I am having my surgery with Dr. Kelly this Thursday! My BMI is 30, and I have thought long and hard about this. I have had doubts, and I have had anxiety, but ultimately, I am not happy with my life right now. I have a great husband and kids and job, but I am miserable in my own skin. I have high blood pressure, elevated LDL cholesterol levels, some low back pain, and low energy. This is not the me I know. I don't want to be this person. I have tried and failed to MAINTAIN weight loss on my own. I have done more diets than I can count in the past 25+ years, and I am sick of the lose and gain cycle. I started dieting at the age of 13, and I've yo-yo-ed (more or less) ever since. No more. I am ready to make a change. I'm so glad it worked out for you, and I'm also hoping for an easy recovery.

[Texasgirl73 8]

Thank you so much for not only sharing your story, but then following up 4 months later. I am scheduled to have surgery March 13th, and I have a BMI of 30 as well. I am self pay, and like you feared being judged so the only person that knows is my husband. Vanity is probably the number one reason why I want this surgery. I don't like the person in my skin, although I love my life and I'm generally pretty darn happy. My mind and heart feel and know I should weigh about 55 lbs less than I do and I just can't seem to get it off and or keep it off. I hope I can help other low BMI's the way you have helped me. I feel very confident in my choice to have surgery in 70 days (but whos counting). lol

[lowbmi65 65]

Thanks low BMI ladies for sharing your journeys. I'm a 31 BMI and due to be sleeved in the next 2 weeks. I know it's the right thing to do and the right timing for me, but it's still great to hear that others in a similar position have no regrets. I'm having panic attacks about failing, sagging skin and going bald. Plus of course dying on the operating table etc

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