I'm having the vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) in just under four weeks. Honestly, for me it wasn't difficult to decide on surgery at all. I'm 51 years old and have been yo-yo dieting for FORTY years. I've never gotten huge -- highest BMI has been under 35 -- but I've never been able to keep the weight off and never been able to diet down to a "normal" BMI. When I found out about the VSG I jumped at it, even though I'm paying for it myself since my insurance won't cover it for someone my size.

I have eaten enough brownies and popcorn and spaghetti and candy and ice cream to last me for several lifetimes. I cannot even begin to describe the heartache my weight has caused me over the years, and the thought of being free of cravings and at a normal weight seems almost unbelieveable to me. Any risks or downsides of the surgery are more than worth it to me.

@bloodroses...I am considering Lap Sleeve/vertical sleeve. It sounds like you are very happy with your surgery, is there any advice you can give me or some knowledge you can pass on? Thanks :)