I NEVER considered WLS for myself - I had all the usual thoughts about it (too drastic, if I could eat so little after surgery why not just do that WITHOUT rearranging my insides, etc.). Until I dieted my way to type 2 diabetes at age 25. I believe it was less than a month after my diabetes diagnosis was handed to me that I decided to get the DS procedure.
Honestly, I haven't had anyone speak negatively about my decision, and lord knows EVERYONE knows about it - I'm no good at keeping secrets when it comes to something I'm so excited about! When I talk about my experience, I focus heavily on the health benefits, not just the weight loss. I think my enthusiasm is a bit contagious.
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