My motivation is no more pain! I was wheelchair bound and couldn't walk. My body was so broken down from years of losing and gaining weight so frequently, that when I gained a monumental amount of weight, my body couldn't support it anymore. Prior to my Gastric Bypass Surgery, I made a vow to myself and my higher power that I would never allow myself to become handicapped ever again! With this new tool that was given to me in order to take this weight off once and for all, I was truly going to make this lifestyle a way of life for the rest of my life. There were many chances for me during my life to maintain my weight, but with the drastic measures I have taken to rid myself of the excessive amount of weight once and for all, I'm very determined to stay thin for the rest of my life. Learning from my past mistakes, and seeking professional help this time in order to maintain my thin body, is what I have to do to stay where I'm at. Also I look at my before picture a lot to remind me of the pain and suffering I felt for 15 years. I never want to be there ever again. My life was on hold, now I'm free and I love my new-found freedom!