My Decision

So after much debate, I decided to start a blog. I'm creating this blog as a written record of my journey through motherhood and my struggles, and hopeful success, with weight-loss.

I have made the decision to get LAP-BAND® surgery and have been scheduled for June 14th. This decision did not come easy. I had many reservations, but none seemed to deal with the actual surgery itself. I was mostly concerned with the perception of weight loss surgery and what people may think of me.

I know there are many out there that think this is the easy way out that I should just be eating less and exercising more. You know what? I can't disagree. I should be doing that, but that's where I have the problem. Anyone who struggles with weight loss and wants to make changes know that it's not easy. The LAP-BAND® is a tool that will help me keep the weight off. I will still have to follow a diet and exercise.

I finally came up with my definitive reason for having the surgery: my son. Being able to spend time with him and keep up with him far out weighs any of the reasons not to do it.