I'm listening! No you aren't rambling -you are helping. I'm being sleeved on Monday and I'm impressed that you are already back to working. So sorry that you don't have anyone there to be with you but you can always share those milestones here!

Thank you. It is easy to share because everyone is going through something whether it is positive or negative.

I consider myself very independent.. but I know sometimes we wish someone would just hold our hand. I'm here for you =) I have my surgery on Monday. I asked for no one to go to the hospital and visit. The only two people I want there is my mom and my older sister.

Don't feel bad.. Keep pushing yourself.. Its all worth it and YOU ARE WORTH IT =) <3 YA!!

Thank you. This is true, having someone to hold our hand just once would be great. Good luck with your surgery on Monday.

TELL everyone that you DO NEED THEM! I honestly don't think people realize how difficult this is. I know I didn't! Together we can kick fat's butt!

You can share here!! That's one reason I love this site. The folks here will cheer you up and keep you strong when you feel down and under. I was warned that friends in my inner circle might start acting distant during this process. A few did even before surgery. But you know what, a few got even closer to me. And of my biggest helper right now was not even that high up on my list of "friends"!! But she emails/call me every day, she made lentil soup for me pre-surgery, and just had my sister pick up some chicken soup and bean soup. The person that is my best buddy in the group: called me once.

So this process will also show who do really have in your life, and what role do they play in you life. I know I am going to make some major adjustment not only in my eating habits but in the people around me. Because if someone is not walking toward my goal with me, they will be left behind. This is a fight. No mercy.