MissME

Not to be rude but who cares what they think?

Your motive for having WLS is not to make your friends feel bad about themselves. It is for you to become healthier and happier.

What kind of friend is discouraged by another friends happiness? If they truly are your friends they will be happy for you and supportive. If not, then they are not worth your time.

Hi Mrs. Katie!

I had the worst time on the liquid pre-op diet. I had already lost 38lbs from being on the shake plan for a month before that and I thought that I would not be able to stomach another shake to save my life. Somehow, I made it. I think that it all came down to looking past the here and now and the compulsions to cheat and comfort myself with food and see myself after the surgery, losing weight and improving the quality of my life.

After having the surgery you have to find healthier coping mechanisms rather quickly. You can't eat regular foods for 7 weeks or more depending on your surgeon. For me it is the power of positive thinking again along with the progress I am making, not just pounds but my clothes getting looser and looser and wearing clothes I haven't worn in years. Compliments from friends and family help a lot too.

Don't worry about being perfect on this journey. Just know it will take a lot of will power and hard work to get where you want to be and YOU CAN DO IT!

-Maryerin (MissMe)