joyfulinga

That is awesome! You will feel so much better! Quiting smoking and dieting are really a good combination. You don't replace one with the other that way. I had people tell me that I should concentrate on one or the other but I completely disagree. I say blow it all up at one time! ha ha.

Sometimes thyroid will make you feel all drug out too. I suppose your doctor will check all that with bloodwork.

Oh sweet girl....there really is nothing to be afraid of. Surgery doesn't change who YOU are inside. You will still be the awesome person you are now, you just won't have the health issues, the feelings of disappointment and all the things you want to have surgery to get away from. Think of how cool it will be to (here were a few of mine): cross your legs, buy something in the Junior or Misses department, walk 3 miles without an aching back, never hear the doctor say you'll need insulin soon, throw out your blood pressure meds, feel good about yourself, etc. Get the picture. You need to do this for you and no one else. You are worth being healthy and happy. You matter so it matters! Hang in there and come on back when you need a pick me up.

Please touch base and tell us how wonderful you feel.