Maddie

Thanks! I'm glad it's not just me.

I haven't decided what I will have on the last day. But, I'm sure I will eat more than I should. LOL Good luck on your pre op diet.

This may seem dumb, seeing as how I know most of you weigh on a regular basis. But, I don't know if I want to buy a scale or not. In the past, the scale ran my life and depending on what it said to me each day, determined my mood, etc. In fact, very often when dieting, if I saw good numbers, I would think, "cool, I lost a few lbs., I can cheat a little". LOL So, I was wondering if everyone weighs and how often. I'm scared of falling back into that trap of letting it dictate my life, instead of trusting that if I follow my post-op diet properly, that I will lose.

Congrats! Sounds like you're doing great.

I'm so sorry that you aren't getting the support you need from your husband. As frustrating as it can be, just remember that we are here for you and that support can come from many places. I hope he comes around. Best of luck on your journey.

Fantastic! Congrats on your great success.

I am really glad you started this thread. I have been going back and forth in my head as to weather or not I should do photos. Now, I will for sure. Thanks.

Thanks for the update Tracy.

Welcome, glad you're here. Good luck with your insurance and good luck with your dieting. My ins. doesn't cover it, but I guess that does at least let me out of the diet requirement. LOL

I can hardly contain myself, lol. You are the first person to have the surgery since I joined the forum. So, it's really exciting that you are keeping in touch. I can't wait to hear from you after. I hope you sleep well tonight and dream about the new you. :ack2:

Congrats! That's great news.

That's awesome! What a nice surprise. Hope you have a speedy recovery so you can begin your new life.

This is so exciting. I will be praying for you.

Thanks, Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's!

Thanks for posting those pics, they are a great motivator. You look wonderful!

Since I'm not a type A, and believe that organized people are just too lazy to look for stuff...I was wondering if I could follow you around and steal your lists. Seriously, it's a great list and I have started making my own. I'm also feel that planning for this brings great comfort and reduces my stress about it.

Welcome and congrats. I too have started to buy some of the things I'll need pre and post op. I wanted to try a few of the Protein drinks now, thinking it would be better to eliminate the really yucky ones now rather than when I can barely stomach anything. My insurance doesn't pay either, mine will be 14,200 so looks like we are in the same ballpark. It took me a while to start posting as well, glad you did!

What great news! I am so happy for you.

It sounds like you have a great outlook on the whole thing. You are so right, it's time to reclaim our lives. Thanks for sharing your story. It means so much every time I read how others got to this place.

Oh, how pretty! You are just precious and that dress was soooo made for you. Have a ball!

I think it's FANTASTIC that the two of you can do this together. Talk about a great support system! I like the "super diet" hehe.

Facing your own mother's disappointment in any manner is tough to take. But you had the courage to be honest with her and that was a very brave thing. I'm sure she knew it wasn't easy too. At least she respects that as an adult you can make your own choices. That's a lot in itself. I think the more info you can provide will give her some sense of relief. She only wants the best for you as any mom would. I'm glad she is considering what you said. Keep us posted.

Hi, I'm new here too. Congrats on getting a date.

Gratz! That's great news. I'm happy for you.

Thank you all for your responses. It's so comforting to be among people who are just like you and understand everything you are going through. The more posts I read, the better I feel about the whole thing. You guys rock! P.S. My surgeon is Dr. Barker