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Food isn't your best friend. It wasn't mine either. I love your list. You know that last one? "Love myself"? That's one you can start on right now. I remember looking in the mirror & hating my reflection. And that energy did nothing but make me feel worse. Don't beat yourself up. Please understand that food isn't your best friend - you are.

My surgery is on June 27 th, i started my Opti Fast diet today, and was surprised on how they tast . Not too bad . I got this! Also started a work out routine to help keep my mind occupied and start getting into shape a bit ! Im from Ontario Canada , good luck to all you pre op folk!

Well I'm almost two years post op 3mts away and I still have like 50lbs to reach my overall goal with the most lost almost 70lbs with a wt gain of 12lbs. Just seem like I can't get back on track I can't just not touch things I shouldn't. I have my days or weeks I do wonderful then I add back in bad stuff here and there. Everyone tells me how wonderful I look but no one knows that hey she haven't lost as much as the think. I really want to shed these pounds and need some helpful advice and solutions on what to do.

What is CBT? Sorry I'm pretty new to this website. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Im excited and scared at the same time. Pre weight is 340lbs and I'm 6'2" at the age of 38. I worry about my skin bouncing back, getting to small and look sickly. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I just heard from my surgeon's office yesterday. My first consult is in a week and a half!

Oh my gosh! I guess those things are more common than anyone would have thought! Glad you have an answer, but more surgery is the pits [Hugs]

this is a GREAT idea! I found it really helped me too. sometimes we get hung up on the things surgery forces us to "give up" (I almost didn't have my surgery because I thought I couldn't give up diet pepsi!)... but it's true we have so much to GAIN!!! yes I can likely never have pepsi again... but without this surgery, I'd have never worn a size 12 pair of shorts again, or played soccer again... or or or. keep this list handy! tape it to your mirror, put it on your fridge... it will help you get through the harder days.

Congrats on your success!! I totally understand. I was stuck in stretchy pants and tshirts for so long now I am semi dressed up all the time. haha I can finally dress cute so you bet I'm going to do it all the time!!

If you are interested in a local, ongoing support group in a face-to-face environment, one is being formed in St. Louis MO. This is not affiliated with a hospital, doctor, or insurance; instead, it is to fill in the gap for those who want support but may not have these resources available. It will be facilitated by the following: Co-facilitated by Michelle C., who successfully shed 150 lbs. pre- and post- surgery. & Gayle Rose, certified weight loss management specialist, health coach and fitness trainer. We'll meet for an hour discussing support topics around weight loss surgery. First Meeting: Wednesday, November 2, 20167:00 PM to 8:00 PM St. Louis County Library Headquarters1640 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO For more information, please contact gayle@pyramidcoaches.com