WHY

"The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of the freedom - courage." - Thueydides

Because I want to be healthy.

Because I am tired of losing the battle against the scale.

Because I want to travel with ease.

Because I don't want my back to hurt anymore.

Because I don't want my feet and joints to hurt.

Because I don't want to have to go to the bathroom every 2 hours. (my friend pointed out that this is probably because of my blood pressure meds - but either way it comes back to being over weight.)

Because I don't want to have to take any pills for anything any more (cholesterol, blood pressure, depression....)

Because I don't want to be tired for no reason anymore (or lethargic, or sleepy...)

Because I want to be able to shop anywhere and wear anything I want.

Because I want to learn and do cool things like SCUBA diving and swing dance.

Because I never want to be held back for any reason, especially my appearance.

Because I never want to hear "you have such a pretty face..." ever again.

Because I never want to have a dicussion about losing weight with anyone EVER again.

Because I don't want to struggle against my evil metabolism ever again.

Because I am tired of gaining weight even though I am trying to lose.

Because I am tired of spending money on the never ending fight against gaining and the fight to lose.

Because I need help and this (the lap band) will always be with me.

Because I want to dance.

Because I want mom to do it too.

Because I want to dance.

Because I want my life back, the fat can't have it.