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Fortunately for me, I'm not shy about these kind of things. Only two people have responded like that to me, and each time I said something along the lines of "I'm sorry you thought I was asking for your opinion or advice. I was telling you what I have planned. If I'd wanted your input during my decision making process I'd have asked you then."

Never feel alone, you have us and most of us have felt what you're feeling. If hubby didn't complain of these things, either they didn't affect him the same way or men are just wired differently. Don't get me wrong I do love the critters, was even married to one of them for 44 years but they definitely are strange. You ever want to vent come here, been there ,done that ,made it through, and so will you! See-- I wax poetic at times. We're as good as talking over the back fence to neighbors. Yeah and some foods I've always liked don't agree with me anymore, think my body may be telling me something! Happens! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations and a very Happy Easter, you are defiantly the Bunny's Honey this year![emoji13][emoji323] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I am also a creature of comfort. Jeans t shirts and workout clothing are my staples of daily life. I love having times to dress up. It brings out my inner girly girl. My group of ladies started a little black dress night. We bring clothing we no longer wear and donate it to the womens and childrens shelter. I agree. I'm not a fan of style trends. Everyone looks like a cookie cutter. Same clothing ,hairstyles and handbags.

I personally don't think there is anything easy about this process. You have to change ALL aspects of your life for this to work. I have had to change my emotional relationship with food for ever. I can no longer put things in my mouth without serious, serious consideration. I have developed a sense of distrust with food, because unless I've made it, I don't know what is REALLY in it. I have suffered with changed relationships, mostly for the worst. I have pushed myself physically in ways that I couldn't ever imagine. Now, for someone to say that this is the easy way out, I'll tell them to go to hell. BUT! Let me say this, I haven't regretted this decision at all.

I have heard similar comments directed at people other than myself and it breaks my heart. You chose who you want to tell, find your support system, whether its your family, friends, coworkers or even on here.. I havent told several people I know because of their ignorance and i just know they would have negative things to say. I have be told "oh well you don't look that big" and I think to myself well what does it matter what I look like if I feel like crap? Or if my health needs improvement? You're doing this for you, no one else! Keep your head up and if people find out (that you don't want to know) take their comments with a grain of salt and throw it out! Then come on here and get some positive encouragement from people going through what you are.. [emoji173] Best of luck, it'll be hard but it'll be great!

I always wanted to look like Dina Merrill, suburban country chic, linen pants, lady type blazer -you know the type, Instead diet, heredity and bad luck, I look more like Robert Merrill bouncing around the stage at the Met singing Faust or other Grand Opera! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

It's a valid concern! I ended up being self pay because I had only a 2 lb buffer to work with and decided it was too risky. I was drinking sweat tea every day in an effort to maintain, but felt awful. So I decided to pay cash, switched Dr's and said to heck with insurance. Much less stressful. I feel your pain, I wasn't cut out for that level of stress Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

You are having your rebirth. Take care of yourself.

Sleep when you can! My hospital routine was sleep, sip, walk, pee. The only thing I can mention that was horrible for me was ice water. It felt like knives! Room temperature was so good. I’m 6 days post op and have had a great recovery so far. Not to my liquid daily goals, but working on it! Better each day! Best of luck!!