Smoaklas

start journaling at home when the temptation hits. call a friend to talk out your angst instead of mindlessly eating. accountability is key. be gentle with yourself. take time for self care. don't check out but instead check in with yourself. mindless eating and self medicating with food is an isolating issue. get outside for a walk. journal. call a friend. get in a support group. change your focus from food to what you imagine your best self to be and start moving in that direction. you are worth the very best life! you've come so far. don't let fear dictate self-sabotage. let self-love and nurture gently lead you back to where you were and want to be. look at before photos. journal the feelings that come up for you and how far you've really come!! if you need to get on an anti-depressant do it. I read somewhere "be your own inspiration" in this journey. you are truly an inspiration to those who've watched your journey and transformation. but most of all you are your greatest hero. focus on your accomplishments and the force within that got you there!! xo
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start journaling at home when the temptation hits. call a friend to talk out your angst instead of mindlessly eating. accountability is key. be gentle with yourself. take time for self care. don't check out but instead check in with yourself. mindless eating and self medicating with food is an isolating issue. get outside for a walk. journal. call a friend. get in a support group. change your focus from food to what you imagine your best self to be and start moving in that direction. you are worth the very best life! you've come so far. don't let fear dictate self-sabotage. let self-love and nurture gently lead you back to where you were and want to be. look at before photos. journal the feelings that come up for you and how far you've really come!! if you need to get on an anti-depressant do it. I read somewhere "be your own inspiration" in this journey. you are truly an inspiration to those who've watched your journey and transformation. but most of all you are your greatest hero. focus on your accomplishments and the force within that got you there!! xo
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50!
unfortunately, but dropping every day!
I got very lucky - had the surgeon, nutritionist and psych visit in the same day. Two days for insurance approval and bam, - sleeved on July 19th.

my insurance United Healthcare did not require any hoops!
Six weeks from first doctor appointment until surgery