Pillar2butterfly

Hey, a little vanity on this journey is okay – it helps keep us motivated. As is a little selfishness. We need to keep our program a priority in our lives and not let anyone derail our progress. Eventually people will probably start to notice and comment on your weight loss. Accept the compliments graciously. I started out saying things like, "Thanks, but I still have such a long way to go." And gradually, I learned that the best answer is, "Thanks for noticing. I've been working hard at it and I feel great!" Try to enjoy the ride!

Today I am facing surgery in my HEART - for a blockage that I didn't even know that I had. I am petrified!! But imagine what could have happened if I hadn't been doing all this pre-surgery stuff. They may never have found this blockage. So, I am so thankful already for my Gastric Sleeve Surgery and I haven't had it yet! I am very scared, very, very, very scared. So, I need prayers, because dying today is not an option.

I am new to this group...hello all! My initial appt was in January, with my insurance requiring 6 months monitored nutrition etc. I have my surgery date...August 19th. I am excited and nervous!

I am new to this group...hello all! My initial appt was in January, with my insurance requiring 6 months monitored nutrition etc. I have my surgery date...August 19th. I am excited and nervous!

When I went for my pre-op EKG, the tech told me that I was not big enough for bariatric surgery and was taking the easy way out. I told her that she should call my surgeon right away and tell him that she disagrees with his diagnosis. That shut her up. When the Press-Gainey Survey arrived in the mail, I mentioned her by name.