Making sure I'm making the right choice

[Molly_T 5]

I am trying to make sure that I'm making the right decision, to ease my anxiety and see how others feel truthfully! Thank you

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

What is a great decision for me, might not be a great decision for you.

I am thrilled with my surgery but there are plenty of people that post here that are unhappy with theirs so...

Other peoples opinions on their surgery experiences are not really going to help you.

[bossportsgal 136]

Glad I made this life change. Yes at times I miss certain things but 7 months post and down 60 lbs and feel great. I am by the book and get nervous at times when I eat bad. Sometimes I find myself sneaking back to my bad habits but glad when I get full faster.

[naturegirl 320]

I had been wanting the surgery for a number of years before my doctor finally agreed to make the recommendation, and wish that she would have signed off on it year before as I feel that I lost so much of my life to being overweight. Most importantly pictures with my kids as I don't really have any.

Like others I was nervous going into the surgery but knew that what I was doing was right for me and my family. I even went through a bout where I regretted my decision in the days/week following surgery. This was because I was in discomfort and frustrated that I couldn't eat anything. I was sick of Protein Drink and baby food. But this passed and I'm grateful for my tool.

[Sleeve1stFitNext 924]

Before you make this decision, ask yourself these 5 questions. This is what I asked myself before I made the decision:

1) Have I truly tried everything (before WLS) to lose weight?

2) Am I considering this surgery because I think it is the easy way out?

3) Am I willing to sacrifice my current lifestyle for a better one?

4) Can I accept the pain/consequences that come with this surgery?

5) Will this truly better my life in the long run?

These questions helped me make this decision. I was ready and willing. My only regret is not of knowing or doing it sooner.