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kellyMASS · 03-11-2008, 11:23 AM

I have been where you are.I took forever to decide to go forward with this surgery.I tried one last time to lose the weight on my own and I lost a bit but it came back double(my own fault).I have now been postponed due to a thyroid condition and wish I would have had the surgery when I had the chance.I think that it is wonderful that you are making your own choice.I think the amount of weight you have to lose has a lot to do with the choice.If I weighed what you weigh i probably would not do surgery either.I am doing it as a last resort for a life or death situation.In my opinion that is the only reason to do it.I wish you all the luck on losing it the old fashioned way.When it comes down to it wls is just a tool and you work just as hard when you have this tool except its harder to cheat and binge(at first). I just try and pretend I already had surgery and eat the way post oppers do and so far its working pretty well for me.Down 24 pounds.Keep us updated on your progress.