newchick

I"m telling very few people as well. the one bit of advice that I got that I found helpful was simply that no one can really understand the path you're on and they can't really know what you need like you do. You have to accept that you have to do what's best for you regardless of the opinions of others. my mom respects the choice I'm making. this is not to confuse with actually supporting my decision. It's a difference that irks me but I have to accept that she can't possibly know what it's like to lug around 170 extra pounds and have the opportunity through insurance to help solve this life long problem. I have to do what's best for me, it scares the crap out of me but I'm out of options. I'm doing my diet, counting calories and working my butt off and this is just going to be another step in the getting healthier direction.

My surgery is in the morning and I think I'm in full freak out mode now...excited but really nervous!

Good luck! You'll do great!!!!