Shemy-away

Yes indeed! and living up here in DC, I am really missing those long country roads lol

such an inspiring story. I need to stop focusing so much on myself. Thank you!

Welcome!!! I see you're from Surry, wow! I'm from Prince George!! Small world!

I'm having surgery 3-6-12 in Portsmouth VA. I would like a buddy for mutual support and to hold me accountable. Contact me!!

Congratulations! I look forward to reading about your success!

congratulations!!! I can't wait for mine!

Congratulations on your progress! What does your protein intake consist of?

Hey! I went over to FB to check out the group but I can't find it.

Document everything! As a nurse, we are told, if it isn't documented, it didn't happen.Make sure you keep a record of every phone call, meeting, conversation, etc. Keep us updated and good luck.

Congratulations on your surgery date. I recently scheduled my surgery for 3/6/12. I have the same apprehension that you do, but I come to the board daily to read people's success stories and remind myself why I'm doing this! I wish the best for you!!

Hello, The hospital should have a patient advocate that you can call and I would call them ASAP. Make your voice heard. They are caring for YOU and your opinion and concerns should be addressed. You know your body better than they do. I hope it all gets better from here. Remember you are your biggest advocate.

Such motivation for me!! Congratulations!!

Thanks for the encouragement! being able to exercise is one of the things I look forward to doing once some of this weight is gone.

Congratulations!!! Its always great to see the scale move

Hey everyone, I haven't posted much, but I lurk here quite often. I'm sitting in front of my laptop with a manometry tube down my nose, an uncomfortable lump in my throat, pain from gallstones, and anxiety because my pre-op is a week away. I was so motivated, exercising, changing my diet, doing everything they told me to. I'm strong, I'm smart, I know I can do anything I set my mind to, except lose weight on my own. And that, the fact that I can do anything but lose weight, is what is terrifying me about going through with this. The what if's. What if I go through with loosing over 70% of my stomach forever, with nothing to show? What if I subject myself to all this pain, torture, medical tests, a lifetime of not being "normal" to lose only 30 pounds? I know I'm in that pre-game jitter phase, and I recognize the crazy, self-doubting talk, but its starting to win and I need a little help.

Congratulations! I look forward to seeing your progress.

That is very inspirational!! I love before and after pics. Congratulations on your success!