Why VSG

[law001 40]

That feeling when a regular bath towel fits around my body When I don't feel like sleeping all day and hiding away from the world Knowing how it feels to go into the dressing room and stand before the mirror in single digit clothing and it fits and looks good People come up to you and say Omg you look great how are you losing weight Not being the fattest person in the room Not cringing when your photo is taken Tank tops in the summer and your arms look good Not having to wear jeans in 120 degree weather Climbing the stairs and not out of breath Being naked in front of my husband and the lights are on Shopping for clothes and the size is not accompanied by an X at all Being able to go to a pool party Knowing I'm eating better and my son will have his mommy that much longer

Wow! I have chills after reading your post! I feel the same way....

Good luck!

[butterfly2014 128]

Yes we are and we will be able to come back to these lists and checkmark them off!

[CrazyJaney 775]

To ski again - it's been 25 years. I want so bad to ski with my kids!

To be free of foot/knee pain.

To have the energy to enjoy a vacation and not just "sit around".

To not have to ask my best girlfriends to take my kid on the big Water slide because I'm too afraid/embarrassed.

To have more confidence speaking in large groups of people at work.

To set a better example for my kids.

To kayak at my family lake house without fear of sinking! (Me too!)

To have enough energy to enjoy my kids sporting activities.

To sit on any surface without fear of breaking. It is horribly embarrassing.

To get rid of sleep apnea and high blood pressure.

To run/walk a 5k. I've never ran a mile in my life -I'd like to say I could.

I love the beach, I've never let my weight hold me back - but to feel less self conscious at the beach.

To be able to multi task all the activities that a 45 year old working mom needs to do without being miserable and bitchy.

To shop for clothes in "normal" stores - this is something I'm really excited about!

To realistically be able to take my son to Europe in 3 years as a graduation present. And knowing I could do the required walking!

To have better sex. There, I said it!

I'm 1week and 1 day post op. Down 42 pounds total since the start. I've not done any on this list yet but I can't wait!

[LovelyLife 8]

To not be embarrassed to dance in public.

To wear a bathing suit in public, with confidence.

To finally learn how to swim.

To be free of chronic pain, (back, knees).

To experience some relief in my autoimmune disorder.

To finally feel confident enough to flirt with the guy I like.

To learn how to enjoy working out.

To not be the fat friend.

To not work so hard at being good at other things just because I am insecure about my weight.

To enjoy being naked.

To enjoy sex again.

To feel sexy, happy, and free.

I have been overweight my whole life, this exercise was very cathartic. I am looking forward to this journey. I'm scared, but I know that I'm doing the right thing. In about a month, I will be sleeved and on my way to being the me that I always knew I could be.

[jdillon 355]

Just had my sleep study last night! Only blood work and nut left and then I am done until they give me a date!

Then on my way to no more feeling like everyone is looking at me

No more of my sister saying she's concerned how my weight goes up and down in front of everyone in the family like it's some kind of intervention

My sister was the one with the weight problem growing up and she as an adult forces Herself to throw up and that's how she got thin. She eats then goes to the bathroom instantly. It's sad and dangerous. She says it's food getting stuck in her throat.

No more shirts Un tucked if I don't want to

No more trying to position the bra better to hide some back fat

No more extra clothing layers to hide behind

No more tears down this face because of feeling bad about how I look and feeling helpless to change

[Susysleever 265]

Please encourage your sister to seek help. Its a dangerous disease

[jdillon 355]

Yes I agree.