Happy Destiny

Thank you soooo much for sharing so openly & honestly! I needed to hear that because I know I have food "issues" also. I am in a 12 step group already and have been for almost 20 yrs, but for alcohol (something you can totally abstain from). I am on antidepressants for chronic pain, but hope to get off of alot of meds (diabetic, HTN) etc. after my surgery. I still feel this is the best option to help me recover from morbid obesity but needed to hear about your journey. You sound like you are addressing your fears, anxiety and "issues"....In other words your right where you are supposed to be and this too shall pass. Life is life none of us will ever be perfect, but progress is close enough for today! Congrats to walking through the fear and taking the actions necessary to recover and live a life intended for you...to be Happy, joyous & free! Love ya girl, Sheryl (aka"'Happy Destiny", pg 164 of BB of alcoholics anonymous) p.s. would love to chat again soon! :biggrin0:)

Thanks for sharing your progress! You Look Smashing, chap! :party4:)

I'm am having to pay all out-of-pocket. The surgery is excluded on my insurance. My only hold up is work. I am waiting because they didn't have anyone to cover for me in April. I have high hopes that May 18th will be the Day! I want to start my pre-op diet early, because just as some of you have said...I've been emotionally eating (not anything new) knowing my surgery is coming up. My pre-op is 1200 calorie diet with protein drinks & 1 meal a day. I also want to get off the sugar before the surgery too! I hate those dt headaches.

Hi Gloria my date is May 19th. I also have DM 2, not on insulin but I do take Metformin & Glubideride(?) . I'm getting excited & nervous because I know this is going to be a major lifestyle change. I know it's all for the better, so as long as I can hold onto that...I also am on meds for High cholesterol & hypertension. that is why I'm doing this to become healthy & happier! Talk with you again, I hope. ~smiles, Happy Destiny (aka Sheryl)

Thanks Tiff! You have so much good advice! Hope your day was good!

I was wondering if anyone has used "juicing" pre/post surgery. I've been watching the commercial for Jack lalane? juicer. What do post surgery folks think about that? Thanks for your response!

Loved your blog today! So glad to hear about your adventure this weekend! That's what I want to hear about, because that's what I want to be doing too! Living to the fullest!!!!! Thanks again Barbara! Here's to an awesome Monday!

Awesome Lynda! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing with me! I'm starting to feel "apart of" the gang!!! <3

Thanks for Sharing! Good to hear how good things are going!!!!

This is the first time I'm blogging, anywhere... My Director called me yesterday to tell me he can't approve my time off in April for my Surgery. I work at a hospital that excludes the surgery so I will be self pay. He is tiny and doesn't feel the same as I do about this surgery...imagine:001_rolleyes:. I do believe nothing happens by mistake so I am not going to let this get me down. My new date I'm shooting for is May 18th. I've just figured out how to get into the blogs and hope I continue to blog(journal). Thanks for sharing your thoughts, feelings & ideas to all! It Helps!!!:scared0: