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I would love to hear your suggestions for how you cope when you are having a hard time with stress, focusing on your weight loss, food cravings etc? Specifically coping mechanisms that aren't related to food in any way. Please share what helps you in troubled times! Thank you in advance ❤️

I just scheduled my dietitian appts for the next 6 months. I need to loose 18 lbs before surgery but I know I can do it. This community, youtube videos etc have helped so much. I just gotta take the steps and get things down one thing at a time. I'm emotional because I never thought I'd be able to do this, to get the surgery and start this process. I guess all I want to say is I'm grateful for all of you. For coming here, sharing your stories and being so open and compassionate. I feel stronger because of it. There's going to be good and bad days, but it all will pass and get easier with time. Big love to all of you. ?

Is there any way you can reach out to your dietitian or surgeon for some support? I'm sorry you are going through this. This is a lifelong process. There's going to be good days and bad days. You just gotta keep moving forward. Hopefully when you finish your move things will even out for you.

You aren't alone. I'm so used to how I look now, I'm worried I won't like what I see. Especially with loose skin and possible hair loss. But, at the end of the day, my desire to add years to my life outweighs my concern in that way. It's not shallow imo. How we look changes the way a lot of the world reacts to us, which feeds our own insecurities or appreciations. I'm actually nervous about how people may treat me differently. I've heard sometimes there can be jealousy, or previous friendships fall apart because you are no longer their "fat friend". Which, I guess in hindsight, is better to know then to not know. I'm sure I'll still be the same dorky me, but lighter. Hopefully most of my friends and family will be supportive. I'm excited for you and your journey. I'm right there with you.

Hi Everyone! Super new, seeing as I just started my 6 month countdown for gastric bypass. I have not met with my dietitian yet, but I'm trying to get a head start on some things. I've tried calorie counting in the past through weight watchers and individually with the cronometer app. Even after all of this time, I still really struggle to track. I know its a wonderful and helpful tool for me to use, but I forget, don't feel like it or feel quickly overwhelmed. I'd appreciate any advice or words of encouragement. I've been working on cutting out sugars, carbonated beverages, coffee etc. for the time being. Its like I forget what I'm supposed to be doing because I let all other aspects of my life get in the way. When truthfully, this should be the most important.