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Sounds to me like you're doing great! I started at 301, got down to 289 in the course of the 3-4 months I've been going to appointments and classes and I am on day 6 of my pre op liquid diet and I am down to 281 as of the night before last! Stick to it, you can treat yourself every once in awhile just don't let yourself slip back into treating yourself all the time. You're doing a great job! Keep it up!

My turning point was when we went on our usual walk with the dogs in November 2021. I was struggling and out of breath on a small incline and had to stop. My ankles and hips were throbbing. I started crying and my husband was all worried like I was gonna pass out. I said “I’m just having a melt down right now because of what I’ve done to my body. I need to cry it out.” I cried the whole way home. I started Googling weight loss surgery in December. I was surprised that I actually qualified because when I looked into it 5 years ago, my BMI was too low. So I figured this was a sign that it was meant to be.

For me, I just know. I am just starting my journey and had my first nutrionist appt today! Needless to say, when they weighed me I was horrified at how much I gained in 2 years!! I was never heavy as a child or teen and mostly gained all my weight by the time I was 30. Then I lost big amounts over the years, but then gained it back tenfold.
I just turned 49 a few months ago. I hate the way I look and feel and I have a 10.5 year old son I have to live for. This is it. I am determined!!! I am not scared anymore. I can do this and I am going to hopefully feel great and look fantastic!! Thankful I found this site tonight. I know it will help!!

Hi, Friends! I have my first meeting on Monday! I am a nurse and have had a nursing friend do the sleeve and another do bypass. I've picked both their brains and read so much. On the forum to learn even more. Appreciate everyone's openness to share personal information.
I'm conflicted on bypass vs sleeve. I lean to sleeve BUT permanently removing 80% of my stomach kinda freaks me out. Anyone else feel that way? Also r/t acid reflux, I have experienced it but it's usually if I eat late, like after 10 pm. If I don't, then I don't. Would bypass still be preferred for me, if I make sure not to eat late? With the bypass, the thought of rerouting and a stomach the size of a walnut of plum kinda freaks me out! Anyone else feel that way? lol

I have an impossible time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and being slim again and not having knee and foot pain! But oh, sounds so good. It is a journey for sure, and it began months ago but technically, it begins this Monday with my first visit. Oh, boy...

For me, I just know. I am just starting my journey and had my first nutrionist appt today! Needless to say, when they weighed me I was horrified at how much I gained in 2 years!! I was never heavy as a child or teen and mostly gained all my weight by the time I was 30. Then I lost big amounts over the years, but then gained it back tenfold.
I just turned 49 a few months ago. I hate the way I look and feel and I have a 10.5 year old son I have to live for. This is it. I am determined!!! I am not scared anymore. I can do this and I am going to hopefully feel great and look fantastic!! Thankful I found this site tonight. I know it will help!!

For me, I just know. I am just starting my journey and had my first nutrionist appt today! Needless to say, when they weighed me I was horrified at how much I gained in 2 years!! I was never heavy as a child or teen and mostly gained all my weight by the time I was 30. Then I lost big amounts over the years, but then gained it back tenfold.
I just turned 49 a few months ago. I hate the way I look and feel and I have a 10.5 year old son I have to live for. This is it. I am determined!!! I am not scared anymore. I can do this and I am going to hopefully feel great and look fantastic!! Thankful I found this site tonight. I know it will help!!

For me, I just know. I am just starting my journey and had my first nutrionist appt today! Needless to say, when they weighed me I was horrified at how much I gained in 2 years!! I was never heavy as a child or teen and mostly gained all my weight by the time I was 30. Then I lost big amounts over the years, but then gained it back tenfold.
I just turned 49 a few months ago. I hate the way I look and feel and I have a 10.5 year old son I have to live for. This is it. I am determined!!! I am not scared anymore. I can do this and I am going to hopefully feel great and look fantastic!! Thankful I found this site tonight. I know it will help!!

This is so true. My surgery date is 3/2/22 and it has been a long journey getting here. I have all of these feelings as our weight loss may change relationships. I have been in much prayer that all will go well. Be blessed.

Mindful Moment: I'm feeling all kinds of emotions today. It's this weird mix of fear, anxiety, elation, resolve, focus, and super-charged anticipation of my future self all at once. If you may be feeling this way too, know you're not alone.
My surgery date is March 7th, just 21 days away. I've been on an 8-month journey filled with highs and lows like so many of you. As I reflect on my feelings today, I want to honor them wholeheartedly as each one of them is valid. Most of all, I felt it was important to share my feelings with others who may be feeling similarly.
While each of our journeys is that of our own, we're not alone. We all need to be reminded of that in our moments of mixed emotions.
~Meg