Why?

After scouring the Internet for information from those who have gone before me, I found that many banders early on posted some outcomes they hoped from the surgery, some silly some serious. My list could easily turn into many pages, so I'll spare you the ones that are top of mind today.

From this procedure I would like to:
• Clear up my recent hypertension diagnosis
• Not wonder when the diabetes diagnosis will come (or other weight related problems)
• Increase the likelihood of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy
• Undertake big fitness challenges- including hiking, biking, & running
• Not be embarrassed to ride on public transportation, airplanes, etc.
• Be able to cross my legs easily
• Wear a skirt without chaffing
• Not feel like I’m out of place in my field of work
• Shop in a normal sized clothing section
• Not wonder if a chair will break when I sit on it (beach chairs especially!)
• Not have to investigate weight limits on equipment
• Not be embarrassed to see friends and family because I'm ashamed of my weight