ReadyToDoIt
New Member
I'm not sure how to phrase this without coming across as negative. I'm really not, I'm just worried.
I'm so encouraged by everyone's stories and have made the decision to get the VSG in a couple of months. In my mind, I keep thinking 'well, once I get the surgery I'll be inspired to eat healthier food, and exercise'. I see all your stories and that's exactly what seems to happen to you all. People who have never set foot in a gym are now as fit as a fiddle, grilled chicken replaces bars of chocolate. That's what I want too!
What I don't understand is how the surgery changes a mindset. If I don't/can't/won't chose healthy options and exercise daily now, how and why will that change? I get that it's a restrictive procedure so that helps with quantity, but what about the rest? Was it the fact that you felt that because you'd taken this drastic measure then it's an opportunity not worth wasting? Or does the tool of the WLS offer more than that?
Obviously if I don't change my eating and exercise habits after the surgery then it's not going to work. But, as several people around me are 'kindly' telling me "well why not just change your habits now and save yourself the surgery?" Deep down I know I need this surgery, but I can't actually come up with an answer to that question (for them or me!)
So, I suppose I'm looking for clarification that I'll be able to do this.., bit tbh I'm not exactly sure what I'm asking you all for...., but thank you in advance for responding.
I'm so encouraged by everyone's stories and have made the decision to get the VSG in a couple of months. In my mind, I keep thinking 'well, once I get the surgery I'll be inspired to eat healthier food, and exercise'. I see all your stories and that's exactly what seems to happen to you all. People who have never set foot in a gym are now as fit as a fiddle, grilled chicken replaces bars of chocolate. That's what I want too!
What I don't understand is how the surgery changes a mindset. If I don't/can't/won't chose healthy options and exercise daily now, how and why will that change? I get that it's a restrictive procedure so that helps with quantity, but what about the rest? Was it the fact that you felt that because you'd taken this drastic measure then it's an opportunity not worth wasting? Or does the tool of the WLS offer more than that?
Obviously if I don't change my eating and exercise habits after the surgery then it's not going to work. But, as several people around me are 'kindly' telling me "well why not just change your habits now and save yourself the surgery?" Deep down I know I need this surgery, but I can't actually come up with an answer to that question (for them or me!)
So, I suppose I'm looking for clarification that I'll be able to do this.., bit tbh I'm not exactly sure what I'm asking you all for...., but thank you in advance for responding.