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Ready!....really really....

By Cat28

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Well I'm two days into the Pre-Op diet and I've done exactly what the Nutritionist and the "binder", have told me to. I'm nervous but incredibly excited. It's been a hard road these last 7yrs. Never imagined I'd ever hit 300lbs. I went from being a shapely 160ish, 5'7 lady to this. Clearly it didn't happen over night and my thyroid is fine. I literally just ate and ate until I hit rock bottom. I have an amazing Husband who is very supportive and who has never made me feel bad about my weight. I have a beautiful little girl who I adore immensely. I have been thinking about what has caused me to eat myself into oblivion and it's taken some soul searching. Probably a little bit of depression, stress, and boredom. I think boredom is the real culprit though. I've noticed these last few days especially since I've changed my eating behaviors that I turn to food when theres nothing else to do. I lost 1 pound so far so I'm feeling enthusiastic and hopeful. I've been researching the sleeve for months now and it really feels right for me.

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    newnatalie

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    Congrats Cat28! This is going to be an amazing journey. I am 4 days post-op and feeling good.

    I use to say that I was not an "emotional eater." It wasn't until I really examined my behavior that I realized that was false. I didn't eat gallons of ice cream, or 5 candy bars at a time, but at the slightest stressful moment, I would find myself eating.

    I come from a huge family and everything we do centers around food. Food is our recreation. I am sure this new way of life will not be easy, but I am grateful for the change and looking forward to the new me!

    I wish you the best!

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    Cat28

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    Thank you. Yes, my family eats for recreation as well. The highlight of our day sometimes is going out to eat and getting coffee afterwards. Tonight was a bit of a challenge. Eat out for the first time since the change and stayed with the not drinking while eating thing. I also had grilled chicken and salad as opposed to a giant buritto. I had two cups of hot tea later at home when I started craving a latte. Just got scheduled for all of my pre-op appointments today and feeling nervous about the next few months. A good nervous..

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