What is/was your motivation for having surgery?

Motivation:

Awww!   What cuties!    My kids are my motivation, also!  I want to be in pictures with them, instead of always being behind the camera!

gorgeous kids, sure are the greatest motivation in the world!

hmm lots of motivators
- dieting for my entire life
- losing confidence and ample opportunities
- losing out on social events at times when i gained lotssss of weight and nothing to do about it
- when sports became impossible because of the sudden extra gain
- when u feel ur a failure at relationships just cuz ur too obsessed with ur lifelong weight issues
- when energy is gone at moving up the career ladder because of depression and lack of confidence
- when ur 26 and already starting to feel routine and no motivation about the life thats coming....
- when u donno what u want from life, and whether ud be able to recognize it when u get it or not because u lost enthusiasm

and basically its the missing passion to be able to enjoy my single life independently to be able to enjoy sharing that later rather than fearing the commitment issues that come along with not being sure

My Motivation for having Surgery:
1. ME
2. My Family
3. Live a healthy life
4. do the things I have not been able to do in over 15yrs.

 

I have liver disease, I want to be at a healthy weight so I won't be turned down for a transplant.  Also last summer I went with my kids and grandkids to an amusement park and some museums in the state they live in and had to get a wheelchair to get around after a few hours of walking, I couldn't go on the rides of course and I got so tired and worn out after just a few hours.  This summer I would like to make it thru the parks and museums. 

In 2002 I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my back. The Dr. told me if I lose weight and get in shape, I will feel better. I struggled and struggled and couldn't get the weight off. Then in 2008 I was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and hypertension. Once again the Dr looked at me and said; "Loose weight, get in shape and you'll feel better" and once again, I struggled and struggled and lost some weight but then put it back on and even more. Then, in 2009 I had knee surgery go terribly wrong and now I have permanent damage to my knee. After 4 surgeries and told I need knee replacement, the doctor finally looked at me and told me he wants to wait for the knee replacement because I am so young and you guessed it, he said it: "you know if you could get the weight off, it would really help prolong the need for surgery and help your knee." By this time I had heard that several of my friends had had the sleeve and were really happy they had. I visited with them and decided to check it out. Now that it is done, I am glad. I can't wait until I can get off my BP meds and for my knee and my back to feel better. The past 2 years have been horrible. I have 4 children and I feel like I am letting them down being disabled and fat. I am really hoping this will allow me to live again! Good question and I have really enjoyed reading everyone's posts.

My Motivation:

1.  A healthier me
2.  To see my daughter graduate from Medical School
3.  To never have to use an inhaler again
4.  To get off Lasik ---- I HATE IT! and

TO FINALLY LIVE MY LIFE LIKE IT'S GOLDEN

 My motivation was my daughter and I dont want to be the "fat" mom, I also wanted to feel attractive and be able to wear and look good in whatever I want, without worrying about it being too tight or theres a fat roll or my arms are so flabby.. 

and biggest of them all I have had no health problems thus far and im about to be 24.. I didnt not want them all rushing at me like semi truck.. 

Spending yet another sum of money (Nutrisystem) to lose weight only to take off 25 and put back 30.  I am 52 y/o and don't want to spend the rest of my life on a diet!  I remember calling my sister who had VSG 3/10 and saying I'M DONE....come to Mexico with me.  And she did!!

My mother died of obesity related illnesses and she weighed less then me.  It was time to STOP fooling myself.  I miss her everyday I breathe.