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I'm so sorry this happened to you. I wonder if you should seek out a different surgeon this time. Someone who is very confident in their abilities to perform a surgery. Not all surgeons are the same and not all of them are comfortable working on obese patients. Even some bariatric surgeons are not totally comfortable in their abilities so I would look into finding someone who will be able to handle the situation. I do hope you find the right surgeon. This is a life saving procedure!

I gained weight before my surgery too. I struggled also with my pre-op diet. I remember feeling very down on myself too. But life before surgery and after will be very different. I can promise you that!!!! I'll be your friend too. I know what this is like. I am SO excited for you. This is going to be one of the best things you have ever done for yourself!!!!

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I relate to so much of your story!! I know what a tough and scary decision this can be. You are very brave to do this for yourself. I totally agree with what you said about taking back your life. You can do this!! Your life is going to change and it is going to be awesome!! You will be off the insulin and things are going to improve so much you will probably be shocked at what a difference it makes!

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This is a very tough one. I am tempted to say push through and have the surgery then fight your boss if he tries to fire you. Knowing how this surgery saved my life I would fight tooth and nail to have it again and again if I had to. This is a tough one though. I am thinking of you!!

Thanks everyone!!!

I totally agree with everything you said!! Perfectionism is what messes up so many of us. Sometimes it is hard to see it as being perfectionistic when you didn't even start to begin with. I would often say "How can I be a perfectionist when I have not done one thing?" But so many things I will not even start b/c I know I won't accomplish it perfectly. Now I'm giving myself permission to "plod along" as you say. The scale tells me something I don't want to hear then I don't give up. I plod along. And you know what...it works?? It doesn't have to be perfect. Sometimes life is not a straight shot. It's a roller coaster. I think you have stumbled on something here!! Great post!

I'm so sorry you had that awful experience. Surgery is traumatic!! I am so sorry you've been through this. You have to always make the decision that is right for you!! So you're right to only do what you feel is in your best interest!

Oh thanks!! That is so nice of you to spend that kind of time on my blog. Wow!! I feel blessed that you did that and thanks all of you for kind comments. I know we can all do this!!

Thank you so much!! that made my day!

I'm so sorry to hear this. But one thing I know about you is that you are a survivor. You are an overcomer. And you inspire me daily!!!!!

Thanks LilMissDiva...coming from you who I seek wisdom from constantly that is a major validation that I must be doing something right!!!!!!!!!!

Lliana...Yes I get that feta salad from HEB in the deli department. Also I order Quest bars off of Amazon but you can get them also from netrition.com

Sorry for what you're dealing with. I hope it gets better soon

Wow that made my day !!! It really did. thank you soooo much!!!

I remember having a lot of the same issues leading up to my surgery. You have the right idea about surgery. You look it as an addition to other things you're doing. That is the right mindset! It is not just a magic pill but it will make a huge difference in the battle. I'm sorry your friend had such a hard time pain wise. Honestly for me, it was not that big of a deal in the pain department. I think it does depend on your pain threshold and if you've had surgery before. The people I have talked with who have had surgery before feel in general this is not that painful. I mean of course there is pain but not like it could be. So don't worry too much about that. I know you will do great!

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Thank you!!

Yeah!! Amen!! Thank you for posting this!!

Thanks for this reminder that God in control!! I appreciate it and really love your saying of 'spiritual vitamin'. what a great way to see it!

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Thanks everyone!! I wanted to reply to each comment individually but for some reason it's not letting me do that. But thanks so much for your sweet comments. I really appreciate it . I am so encouraged by all of you . what a great community we have here.

hahahaha....and a sense of humor to boot! Love it!

I think you have a really good attitude. If you have researched and feel comfortable with the surgeon then it should all work out. I totally agree with you that it's important to have that support network . Will be interested to find out if you told your mom! Good luck!

12 weeks to recover?? Did she have some complications? Wow that seems unusual to me. I really think about 2 weeks was what I needed. Of course take more if you can!!

Hey I'm really excited for you! I will definitely be watching your videos. Good luck with everything!!

I can be my own worst enemy as well. Did you write those lyrics above? If so, you're a great writer!! I look forward to following your journey