SinDLou

I'm sending good wishes and blessing to March 1 folks! Stay in touch and let us know how you're doing! I'm March 3, and continue to be very excited (and a little nervous). WE CAN DO THIS!

Have a blessed day everyone!

Thanks so much for doing this list. Connecting with others is important to me, and I've been able to do that through your posting!

Have a super day!

Cindy

Hi Deb,

My name is Cindy and I am scheduled for March 3. Definitely count down 3,2,1! I am so excited about this (finally) permanant solution to my over eating problem.

Good luck to you!

WE CAN DO THIS!

Someone very wise told me that excitement and nervousness come from the same place in our bodies, and physiologically the reactions are the same. Therefore, when I “say” I feel nervous, I choose to turn it around to being “excited.” That helps me. Good luck on your doctor's visit, and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Good luck!

My sleeve date is March 3! Yahoo!

Ditto on the feelings of craziness! I also have been very successful for short periods of time on various diets and food plans over many years. Having surgery is a permanent, long term solution for me. WE CAN DO THIS!

QueenBee,

I exctied and nervous too-the two perfect words that describe how I feel today. We can do this!

Looking forward to hearing about your journey. I'm scheduled for March 3, finished all pre-op visits except for one more nutrition class on Monday. Yeah!!!!

Take care,

Cindy

Good luck - welcome to the group! My date is March 3! Yeah - VERY excited!

Cindy

Great - excited for you! My name is Cindy and I'm scheduled for March 3, live in Virginia. Welcome to the group - stay in touch.

Cindy

Yeah - it's very exciting!

Great! Welcome to the March group! My name is Cindy and I am scheduled for March 3. Amazing things are happening!

Good luck! My name is Cindy, my date is March 3. I am trying to wrap my mind around upcoming changes. I have a ZILLION feelings, most of all excitement!

I am March 3 too. I live in VA, and am so excited. Finally, I am confident this will be the solution I need to get my life back. Let's stay in touch - could really use the support.

My husband is going to have the surgery also, but has not finished insurance requirements. He does not want to talk about it, however he says he is committed to doing this.

Hope you have a blessed day.

Cindy in VA

Thanks for the support, actually I was able to purchase the book on my IPAD, so will read it this weekend. I wish you well, and thanks again for helping others.

My food addition has kicked into high gear - Tuesday I found out my surgery date is March 3. Wow, I have a zillion feelings - all surfacing at once and I'm turning to my drug of choice.

So, today is a new day and with my new book I will surrender and take comfort in something better than food - support from others.

Have a blessed day.

Thank you, I found it! Good luck and stay in touch.

My name is Cindy, live in Yorktown VA. My surgery is scheduled for March 3. Surgeon does not require anyspecail pre-op diet. Mentally trying to prepare. I'm SO excited! Looking for other to connect with.

Just found out Tuesday that my surgery is scheduled for March 3. Wow - been working on all the insurance requirements for over 6 months, mentally preparing for longer than that. I'm ready, I say confidently (I think) :-). First surgery, and have a zillion different feelings. I'm all over the map! I'm looking for words of wisdom, comfort, advice.....

Thanks,

Cindy in VA

Missy,

Glad things are goin well for you. My story is similar. I've completed all the paperwork, and Tuesday learned my surgery date is March 3. Just a couple of weeks away. I too am confident this surgery is a solution to my life long struggle. Stay in touch!

Cindy (in Virginia)

I hope you are doing well, would love an update. My sleeve date is March 3. I just found out yesterday. Last minute advice?

After reading your reply, I immediately took a breath and felt somewhat relaxed. I have to constantly be reminded to take it easy, stay in the present, and stop STRESSING. I really appreciate that you took the time to send encouragement. Thank you very much.

If you are looking for a buddy, I too am looking for an "accountbilty" partner. I have not had surgery yet, but in line wating.

Regardless, good for you for positng and reaching out.

Acceptance, I find, is the answer to all my frustrations. So, acceptance that you're in a funk, acceptance that this too shall pass, and acceptance that there are solutions to your challenges will all help you to be the best you can be, just for today.

Have a super day.

Cindy

How are you doing, are you still connected with this site? I would love to work together with others struggling with food addition.

Hi, my name is Cindy, and I'm an addict. I'm additcted to "more" fill in the blank. God removed my compulsion to drink and use drugs. food is another addiction I pray will be removed. I'm waiting for insurance, and a date - all other requirements are completed.

God, grant me the serenity....

Looking for others in recovery.

Hello...are you out there?

I need help letting go, food has been my escape and friend for my entire life. Now, I am waiting on insurance approval and date for my sleeve procedure and I'm scarde. Fear, I know, is my will trying to predict outcome, control my situation.

I am 14 years clean and sober (on March 15), food has taken the place of my drugs and alcohol addiction. Actually, food has probably always been my drug of choice.

My weight is about 260, and worse than that I feel awful.

My husband is almost 300 lbs, and also going through the process of having a sleeve surgery. We are both active in AA and NA, but have not let go of food addiction.

What will my life be like when I can't use food to isolate, escape? Will I replace it with yet just another addiction? God help me to finally surrender.

Good luck! I too have completed all the paperwork drill, waiting on approval & next steps. Let us know how you are doing.