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I am actually impressed with myself that I was able to almost completely avoid temptation while spending the day in N'awlins in the French Quarter today...I went with my cousin visiting from CT and some other family members...I avoided alcohol, even though the Hurricanes at Pat O's were a few steps away...avoided getting a daiquri even though every other adult had one in a go cup...at lunch while my companions had fried seafood po-boys, fries and onion rings, I had a small bowl of shrimp and andouille gumbo without rice and ate about 2/3 of it...didn't even have a cracker much less a slice of yummy French bread...went into Cafe DuMonde and watched most people downing delicious beignets, and of course didn't have any...went into a cafe and had a cup of coffee, and our table ordered two Desserts to share...by this time, I do confess I did have to cheat and have one small bite/taste of each dessert--a small splurge but worth it, especially the yummy cheesecake bite...all in all, as far as food temptation avoidance, I was fairly proud of myself...now let's not talk about the non-food shopping temptations and how I dealt with that

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

So.. what's wrong with a few dried out, mummified lost cats? I hear they make a great low carb/high Protein snack!

So.. what's wrong with a few dried out, mummified lost cats? I hear they make a great low carb/high Protein snack!

The best thing - I have a lot of time to focus on other things now that I'm not constantly struggling with physical pain, food and/or guilt.
The worst thing - I have a lot of time to focus on other things now that I'm not constantly struggling with physical pain, food and/or guilt.
WLS is not the answer to life's problems...but it sure frees up a lot of time to work on the things that may have caused the problem to begin with.
I feel more "normal" than I ever have in my entire adult life and wish this would have been an option for me decades ago.
In regards to support - You could definitely make a case that this forum and the WLS YouTube community are a HUGE peer support/resource for you. I would turn to this board daily post op and found it to be much more helpful than a once a week or month in-person group.
Your food addiction isn't going to disappear with WLS, in fact, it may make you even MORE miserable because you will not be able to satiate those compulsions/feelings. You will need a lot of professional support for sure.
Good luck to you - and give yourself a pat on the back for already starting the process by reaching out and telling your story!

I don't think that fear will ever leave. But I think it can be managed and overshadowed by the feeling of health and wellness.
The sleeve provides a chance to hit the "reset" button in your life and provide you with the physical restriction you need to work on the emotional and spiritual new you.
Break down your journey minute-by-minute and always keep in mind, everything you do should be a conscientious decision. Learn to be okay with your decisions and open-minded enough to make adjustments and corrections.
Be as honest as you can be with yourself and set realistic expectations.
Most importantly, love yourself no matter what...period!

Looking great buddy!!!
I see you're losing layers of clothes too - you'll be posting nude photos in no time!

Looking great buddy!!!
I see you're losing layers of clothes too - you'll be posting nude photos in no time!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Glad I bought one of these t-shirts in my partner's size 6 months ago - now it's mine!

Looking great buddy!!!
I see you're losing layers of clothes too - you'll be posting nude photos in no time!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

If you don't weigh yourself, you won't experience a "stall" - you are probably still shrinking, you're just not losing muscle, so you don't see the scale moving as fast as you'd like to. Better to lose fat really slow, than muscle really fast!
Stay off the scale a week or two, stick to the basics and I'm sure you'll be thrilled to find out you are not "stalling".
Take care!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!

Probably the best advice I can give a pre-opper is that in addition to WLS, your attitude will ensure a successful journey.
Moaning and groaning about head hunger, "stalls", working out, etc will only cloud your ability to fully appreciate this "gift" of modern day medicine to those of us struggling with obesity.
I will say, without a doubt, my attitude has been my biggest secret weapon throughout this amazing journey.
Is this easy? No. Am I always feeling fantastic? No. Are there times I wish I could turn to copious amounts of mexican food to drown my sorrows or express my happiness or just because I'm bored? Hell yes!
I make a conscientious decision, minute-by-minute to make this journey the amazing thing I had hoped it to be.
Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if you need a pep-talk! We are all in this together!