Thought My First Entry Would Be Different...

I think that is a common feeling - I know I felt the same! Hang in there!

What you say doesn't have to be profound, just honest and from the heart. You WILL get there. It WILL happen. We're keeping a spot warm on the loser's bench for you!

Good luck!!

I think this is very profound! Opening up and sharing how you are really feeling can be very difficult. You will get there Pookyism! I'm going to go all religious on you for a moment, and I'm sorry if this offends your or anyone- but it is what got me through those same kind of moments.

I know Heavenly Father wanted this for me. He wants all of his children to live life to our fullest and we are all given unique challenges to overcome. There isn't always going to be one right answer for the problem. For some people weight loss is easily done through exercise, for some they don't even have to worry about it. Some people have medical conditions that make it difficult to lose and in fact contribute to gaining. For some, like myself, WLS is an answer to a prayer.

You'll get there. For some the journey may be longer and harder- but in the end it will all work out the way that it should.

Good luck to you!

MeMeMEEE & Lissa - Thank you so very much!

illgeturhairdid - Do not ever apologize for your faith, dear Sister! If someone cannot handle you expressing your Christianity, it is not your fault and we should NEVER apologize! No one ever turns down our charity or good deeds and I have NEVER been stopped when I was offering my time or support or money and asked "Are you doing this because you are Christian?" - you know?

Off my soapbox!

Thank you. It is hard. It will be harder. I will do my very best to, well, do my very best. Friends like you online and in this social network - and not forgetting my warm bodied frends, lol - will be the lighthouse in a strong storm.

"I will instruct you and teach you on the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you." - Psalm 32:8

I felt the same way!! Ill be fine! chin-up young lady.. we are all here for you

pookeyism, i have a date,I'm on the preop diet, and i keep waiting for the bomb to drop, all ready had my boss threatening me for taking off during the holiday season. It all seems unreal. I"m cagey and panicky, and it all seems like a sureal nightmare. But when I dig deep I know this is right, i need to change my life. I can't worry about pissing off the boss, i have to think about all the holidays i'll miss with my family if i die young from obesity. .......wow..... glad i got that out.....

keep moving forward, your worth it/

HW 362

CW 347

surgery date 12/19/11

I know what you mean! I liken it to buying a house or having a baby, this is a major life change, and in my life, I've had some of those major life changes not work out like I hoped so I am overcautious. In this case, it literally, truly, isn't over until the fat lady sings. LOL.

I'm not telling many people for fear something happens and I don't have surgery, and I'm scheduled for next week. I'm worried about having the surgery (what if something happens?) and worried I'll have complications or worry I'll be the one text book case for whom sleeve has no effect.

We'll get through it.

Nicole76 - Thank you!

rebecca b - I am sorry your boss is harassing you. Perhaps you could talk to your doctor to issue a note that it is a medical necessity and as time critical as any treatment you would need. Insurance definitions of necessity and what your doctor deems necessary probably disagrees - with a note from your doctor you will also qualify for FMLA if needed - depending on how long you have worked for your company, of course.

I am very worried about something happening. My Hubby is a Geophysicist and travels for long periods of time all over the world, so I basically run our household - I have power of attorney and all that. I bought our house when he was in Africa! lol. I am trying to get him familiar with the household accounts again and he is trying! He has advised work he will not even consider traveling until the doctor has cleared me to stage 5 eating and I am feeling well.

Losermama - I too feel like I am going to be the one person to not lose an ounce and yet totally follow the plan!