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Had a sunset walk this evening. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

Good evening, Everyone Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there. I am new here and I really appreciate this forum. Thank you all for your open and honest shares. I have my first appointment with the surgeon on Thursday. I have made it a point not to stress about this process. Despite all the reading I am doing of late, I am still not sure what to expect. I am both nervous and excited to start this journey. I hit 300 lbs and have not been able to move from there. Just thinking of dieting puts on the weight. In October, my primary care doctor's best advice (after chastising me for putting on the weight I lost last year) was to eat 1200 calories a day - no more. I have had sleep apnea for many years and high blood pressure and for the last year, I have been on Diabetes meds. They just added a THIRD one in March. I am looking at retirement in a few years and do not want to spend that time immobile due to my weight. Deciding on surgery has NOT been an easy decision. So, here are my question(s): From your experience, what do wish you would have asked in the beginning and what do you feel is the best advice to give someone heading in to this process. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Sent from my P01M using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks Poppyseed. I appreciate it.

I have been to many, many Anonomeetings. My life is much better for the time I have spent in those rooms. All groups are not created equal. I would suggest going to other meetings if there are more available in your area. You will not like everything you hear and you may not relate to everything you hear, but the general suggestion is to "take what you like and leave the rest". Best of luck to you. Sent from my P01M using BariatricPal mobile app

Not having to take 20 pills in the morning and evening. Being able to hike these beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. I want to be able to fit in a kayak. I want to be able to take a flight, fit comfortably in the seat, and pull the tray down. Skinny sex. Sent from my P01M using BariatricPal mobile app