NSV photos: During & one year later
Thank you. You just inspired me with what you wrote and the photos! I created an account just so I could tell you that. I have never really seriously considered WLS before but I don't really know why. I'm 40 and not getting any younger. I have struggled with weight my entire life and realize that it might be time for me to pull the trigger and just go for it! I would have to do cash pay so that is the only thing that gives me pause. We have the money and could do it but I'm so used to not 'treating' myself or doing things for me that the thought of 'wasting' the money is hard. Anyway, thank you for your post. It was a real awakening!
I don't know your situation, obviously, but I had never really considered WLS until after I had my daughter and my weight was more out of control than it had ever been. Even going through my insurance requirements, I never seriously thought I would do it until the month before I had the surgery. I did the research and everything, but it just seemed so drastic and borderline insane. It is the best thing I've done for myself outside of therapy. It is just as important, if not more so, to take care of yourself than taking care of your family. The money would not be a waste if this is truly what you want to do. It would be a gift of your health & your happiness. I'm glad I could help in any way :)
