Hi! Newbie here. Nice to meet everyone! l have a ?

 My family is worried about the surgery... one of the questions that l can't relieve their worries about is this - ls there really any need for a bigger stomach for ANY medical reason?  My surgeon said that if a feeding tube were needed that it's trickier, but they could put it straight into the intestions instead of the stomach like in a normal situation.   l personally don't ever foresee my needing a feeding tube, but l do like to have as many answers as l possibly can.  l just would like support in this HUGE step.  My husband and most of my friends are extremely supportive, but l would like my family's also.  l am so ready to live MY life!!!  And l am so tired of hearing You can do it on your own! Diet and exercise worked for me!' And don't forget - 'Have you tried hard enough - we know you always give up quickly".

Thanks for listening!!!=)

I don't know what all medical situations require feeding tubes, but I know I'm less likely to be in need of drastic medical assistance at a normal weight. 
I may not require feeding tubes if I stayed at morbidly obese, but blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, gout, lymphedema, sleep apnea and other "co-morbidities" of morbid obesity were a much bigger worry than feeding tubes for me.  Even defibrillators to re-start hearts work better when you're not fat.
You have to make your own decisions and live your own life.  I too have family that suggested I "just eat like I had the surgery" instead of getting my sleeve.  Love them dearly, but had to realize that when it came to my situation, they were clueless.  
Family and friends worried about me out of love, and they are all pleased to see how I'm doing now. 
Welcome, and have fun on YOUR own journey.

 l am glad you're doing so well!!

Don't people know that even though they might think that they're helping, that it's very insulting and patronizing to tell us  basically to just do better?!  lt's tough, but you've gotta do what you've gotta do FOR YOU.  l'm ready!!!!

Welcome to the boards and to OH,
My son was just telling me how happy he is I got this surgery. He went with me to the orientation and was pretty upset I was initally taking that route. I am grateful to have the opportunity because my willpower alone after decades of attempting to lose weight and keep it off for good never took hold. I dont have any fears that medically I need more stomach. I kept on thinking and praying in gratitude I was getting my sleeve and not a triple bypass surgery well they were prepping me. I feel I am well on my way to the healthy lifestyle that seemed overwhelming to comprehend before. I hope you make the right desion for you. I know I did.

 l'm so happy for you!  And it looks like you're doing very well!! l can't wait to join the ranks of the loser's bench.

I can't see any medical reason why you would need a big ol stomach. One of the wonderful things about this procedure is that your tummy works in the same way it is just much much smaller. 

About all this diet talk....sure you could probably diet and exercise and lose some weight, but did you know that less than 3% of people can keep it off. Odds are stacked against you with diet alone.  Now with WLS the odds of keeping it off increase substancially.  Of course you still have to work at it, WLS is not a magic wand.  But it is much easier with a smaller tummy :)

 Thanks for the input!  l am choosing the sleeve for that reason - l want everything to work the same way, just with the restriction.  

 Thanks so much for the input!!

l am so excited about this decsion.  Scared too, of course.  But for the very first time in my life l feel HOPE!  l can't for the life of me picture myself small again (it's been since high school). But l CAN'T WAIT!!! 

l think being this size is soooo much more difficult and unhealthy.  l am so thankful to have this opportunity!!!!

And it's exciting to meet so many wonderful people in the forum!!! 

I luv your name just remember it !!You are ready now!!!! 

 Thank you so much!!!