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You are not alone. You have all of us. [emoji4]feel free to reach out anytime. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Beautiful! !! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Look for the movie called "Hungry For Change" it's on Netflix. It is very inspiring and helps you look at food differently. It helped me to change how I saw good and sugar and has helped me in this battle. Sugar addiction is real. Once you find that one there are other movies that really help. The more you learn the more powerful you become against the sugar beast. Good luck!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Vitamix...Worth Every penny. Got mine on qvc. Nothing like it. Can make a frozen fruit sorbet in a flash or a quick hot soup. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Beautiful!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Do not be afraid of losing hair. Think of it as a rebirth. I lost a lot of hair 6 yrs ago when I got very sick. It does come back. Also try coconut oil on your scalp and comb it through your hair great for your skin too! Will help with nourishing your skin as you lose. I know the hair loss can be scary but think about what is on the other side, a more radiant and healthy slimmer you! Embrace the changes to come, close your eyes and walk through the fire.....it will be amazing on the other side. My surgery is next month, waiting for a date. Good luck!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Love that qoute!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

I guess this is such, a difficult thing because I have faced this in another situation all my life. Ok here,we go, coffee and tmi. I am married 38yrs. We have no children by choice. You cannot imagine the things that have been said to me because we chose to not have children. I have fielded those ugly remarks all my life. My response was always the same. "Children are a lifelong commitment and I chose not to take on that responsibility." I never though that made me selfish, but rather that I understood what having children would require of me and I knew what I would need to do and chose not to. Does that make me less of a woman, selfish, or uncaring? No not at all, but it's the least of what I have told.,by people who are close. Sometimes you don't always get roses and candy from everyone around you. Thank God for my husband, who from day 1 when I mentioned it, said, "babe, let's check it out and learn about it and if you make the decision to do it, I am 100% with you." Needless to say I cried tears of happiness when we went to my first app together. This has been a long 6 month wait. All the approvals, all the visits. At this point, down to the wire to get my date in July, I am going in secretly. One thing I do know. If my journey inspires someone else. I will be there right with them along the way with all the support I can give. Such am emotional moment and I know there will be more. Coffee is cold now...thank you all who come here to lend support, who give your whole journey to us as an open book. You cannot begin to imagine how precious that is. Love you all. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

I want to clarify. I am not telling anyone I am HAVING the surgery, I do not know how I will be after the surgery. Also although many people here have support from friends and family, many of us have not had that support. I am here in this forum because my two sisters whom I am very close to, do not know. When I tried to open the subject they completely shut me down. Just as my neighbor who I am close to. When I couldn't tell the people I am closest to, how could I tell anyone else? Will things change once I have the surgery, I don't know. I do know that both my sisters live out of yown. We are planning a trip for Christmas. I will deal with it when I see them. Will they still poo poo it? I don't know, maybr. My nieces mother told her. You could have just pushed back ftom the table instead of mutilating yourself. When there is no support, you can't know how cruel it is to hear some of the things that are said. I don't want any negativity while I am going through this. Perhaps after the first 25lbs...I just might be like. Yeah, I had wls, what's it to you? I have no intention of making people think I did this without surgery. I just don't want to tell them I am doing it. God bless all of you who have support. You can't imagine how hard it is, when you don't have it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Ya'll are cracking me up! ! Thanks for the giggles! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

I would say she is a lucky lady! Good for you! I fear I may let the fucks fly myself someday. Although in my head , they do, it's just the southern bell in me that will always be gracious. Perhaps though a change is a coming....lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

I like you. ...really like you!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

No one but my husband and niece who had the surgery know I am having it. I just let a friend who has had the same Medical issues as me because she knew I was considering it and has been so supportive. She told me if anyone says any th hung about weight loss after , just smile and say thank you! I decided to keep it a secret because when I talked about considering it with my neighbor, she said, you are awfully vain to even think about surgery, just eat better and exercise more , you are much too old to worry about getting skinny. To Say the least, I was floored. I am 57, with diabetes, one kidney, hbp and lymphedema in both my legs (genetic). Skinny...skinnyyy????? I want my health back!!! As they say on my600lb life " I am risking my life for a chance at a better life." My surgery is in July, no date yet. I threatened my husband that I will kick his butt if he breathes a word of my surgery..lol..(he is 6'0 300lbs) he is going to do a 2 month juice fast and eat just like me. We both are dedicated to changing our lives. Sorry for the long post, my advice: keep your mouth shut, smile and say thank you for noticing, I appreciate that. This journey is hard enough without the nosy naysayers with their negative energy. Huggs, see you on the losers bench!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is in July and something I keep in my head more and more everyday are the words of,Tony,Robbins. "Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you experience in life." I have had my freak out moments and my frustrations with the 6 mo process. But now I am all Tony for this last month. I see myself going in the operating room and waking from surgery hearing the words, you did great! Then I see that mental picture in my head of me , 100lbs lighter, smiling alot, comfortable in my clothes, walking with ease..most of all dancing again and that is what I am holding onto. Find your happy place and stay there. Pretty soon, you will really be there, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Being Italian I can relate not only to pasta but to the bread!!! I gave up the pasta long ago by substituting spaghetti squash or zucchini. I tearfully said goodbye to bread even though I think it is a mortal sin to have dinner without bread. When I would eat out if they burned my steak I could care less, but let them forget the bread and all hell would break loose. I still love my Italian food, I just learned to remake in a healthy way. My parents are both deceased many years but I can understand,as our Sunday dinner faithfully was spaghetti n meatballs....I look back with fond memories of those days. I still miss them very much. Perhaps you can explain that as much as you do love pasta and the breads it is wreaking havoc on your health and you want to live a long and healthy life, so maybe they can work with you to find healthier alternatives. Much hugs,, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Remember the funny signs you could send to Jay Leno? This would be great!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Easy marinara : 1 can . 32oz whole tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tbls olive oil 1/2 shallot chopped. Seasonings to taste, oregano, basil, thyme salt n pepper Heat oil and add shallot and garlic, Put tomatoes in food processor ,make chunky or smooth then add .. Season and let simmer down. If you like a sweet sauce , stir with carrot or celery stick. Remove before serving. Enjoy! Since Making This Sauce I Never Buy Store bought! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

You go girl! I cant,wait to post a pic someday! ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Great inspirational words! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Another great inspiration to make me believe, yes I can be just like her!!!! You look amazing!!! What is your,secret to not having skin removal? I so fear the skin because I am 57 and,want to lose 120lbs. Please share !! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Everyone , I am here in need of some encouraging motivational words. I have one more appt on June 20,2017 of my six month insurance required visits. I just did #5 today. I am feeling sooo depressed, like this is just within reach but so far away. (: I have cleared all the hurdles, excrpt the last blood work for pre-op. I am just feeling like this has been a long road and hoping nothing will happen to detour my surgery. I am always a positive person and I am so motivated and ready for the change. I will do anything they tell me to make this a success. Its just such a long time. Have any of you felt like this? Have you felt like you will never be posting those before and after pics? Are you afraid that you wont lose weight, like maybe all this waiting and it wont bring results? i know I feel like i am spiraling with all these thoughts. I am just so ready to not be over weight, unhealthy, disabled, walking slow like an old lady, uncomfortable in my clothes, watching youtube videos of before and after and crying my eyes out. Seeing myself as a smaller person until I see a pic and freaking out at how large I am. Watching my 600lb life and seeing these people change their lives, so inspiring and most of all, ,,feeling as though I am the one who maybe wont see but 25lbs come off..... I think the insurance companies should never make us wait so long. I am 5'1 , 269lbs., hbp, diabetic, with one kidney and lymphedema. I am soooo ready!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for listening to me rant and cry......damn it's a bad day.. .. (:

Your pics made me cry. ..thank you. You look wonderful!!! My head is in it and I am fully committed. I just want to see some real results. I have only lost 10lbs so far.... i am 57 and it seems its taking so long for surgery day to get here, that I worry it will never happen. It really is inspiring for me to see people around my age. Its really been helpful to read everyone's responses. I am ready to go through whatever , I guess I am just being impatient with the process.

I agree. I hate drinking those fake drinks and bard. I would much rather eat real food. Fruits n vegs., protien. But they keep telling me drink the shakes, drink the shakes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you all so much. I am never hungry, it's why I eat so little. Once I have breakfast a protein bar and coffee then my one meal for lunch. I then have a snack and cup of coffee that evening. I drink protein water in between. I will try logging my food. I also drink green juice. I never understand eating 3 times a day. Skinny people don't eat a lot or regularly eat 3 meals...why must a heavy person do that? Why does the metabolism slow down when not eating? I cant comprehend that. I am sorry. I changed so much of my eating habits to eat less. I eat when I am hungry, when my body says, you need to eat something. So overwhelmed....