The scale was never meant to be a gatekeeper to your life. Too many people are saying “not yet” to photos, trips, events, and memories — waiting for a number to give them permission to show up. Bariatric surgery isn’t about perfection or earning happiness. It’s about giving your body the tools to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living now. Take the picture. Go to the event. Book the flight. Wear the outfit. The goal was never just weight loss — it was a life you don’t have to wait to liv