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I also did it for looks, which in turn will help me get healthier. I am tired of not going out because I am embarrassed over the amount of weight I gained. What kind if life is that. I know I shouldn't care what anyone else thinks, but that doesn't make me feel better when I am stuffed into a pair of jeans with double chin that has a mind of its own. So cheers to us who not only want to feel better, but look good while doing it!

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I did this for looks primarily. My husband is hot and I use to be hot right along with him. I want us to be that power couple again! However, I have a long family history of hbp, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol etc. I want to prevent those issues instead of trying to do something about after the fact. So yes my first thought is wanting to wear and swim suit, shorts and tight dresses and not be embarrassed, then my health.

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For me it was health, but once I decided to have the operation, I chose my goal weight on looks. I'm sure I would be just as healthy at a higher BMI, but I like the way my current BMI looks on me. But I wouldn't have had such a drastic operation for looks. that's just me. I won't be having plastics to fix my saggy skin either. My skin is not bad enough to cause health issues and I'm just not up for the pain, expense and scarring.

Part of that is hubby has always found me attractive and overall I'm confident in myself. And part is my age. Just how good do I have to look at nearly 60? I feel I look plenty good for my age.

Lynda

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For me it was health' date=' but once I decided to have the operation, I chose my goal weight on looks. I'm sure I would be just as healthy at a higher BMI, but I like the way my current BMI looks on me. But I wouldn't have had such a drastic operation for looks. that's just me. I won't be having plastics to fix my saggy skin either. My skin is not bad enough to cause health issues and I'm just not up for the pain, expense and scarring.

Part of that is hubby has always found me attractive and overall I'm confident in myself. And part is my age. Just how good do I have to look at nearly 60? I feel I look plenty good for my age.

Lynda[/quote']

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Looking better is certainly the side benefit we all look forward to! I had lost enough weight to get off all my mess prior to surgery and told my husband I felt like I must only be going forward for vanity. The truth is, I was just tired of being fat and everything that it encompasses.

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