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tuturunner
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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I think you hit the nail on the head with my real issue: "I am with you on the fear of failure, but honestly I think as morbidly obese individuals we are desensitized to believing ourselves. We haven't been successful long-term. Why would this be any different?" I truly appreciate all your ideas above. My husband and I were discussing this question tonight so I thought I would post it to the group. Got to start believing in myself! Thank you!
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I'm still in the early stages of getting approval for surgery but there is one question I would like to ask sleevers. I see on this message board how successful many of you are after surgery. That takes determination and willpower! I've been able to do that on and off for at most 6-9 months at any given time...but gain the weight back. How will I know that after surgery I will suddenly be able to do what I have not done successfully before on my own? What is it about the surgery as a tool helped you make that switch or connection to that determination/willpower?