I started my 6 month diet program yesterday. I am so excited but sad that I have to wait that long . I know time flies....but I'm so tired of being overweight and feeling ugly....Its such a big part of my life 24/7, feeling fat, feeling ugly, cant find anything to wear, hope no one sees me.......I want to have a new life....new me....happier me. I am thankful that this opportunity has become available, I just hate the waiting. I hope I meet some friends on here.....I need someone to talk to. Sarah

Susan...that was very encouraging and sweet. BOY..I need this community. Everyone here is so helpful. I feel a bond with everyone and I dont know anyone......I will be patient and not get overwhelmed with all that "will be". It "will be" and thats all that matters. I am very happy for you and thank you for your kind words. They came at the right time.

Sarah

What makes it easier for me is thinking about it like this...

I've spent 30 years being overweight and hating life. This time next year I'll be down 100 pounds and out kayaking or something. What's 1 year compared to 30?

Visualize the goal Start imaging what you're going to be doing a year from now. That helps me stay strong.

Hey congrats!

i know exactly how your feeling and thats why i just started my account here too i wanted people to relate to people who understand what im going thru. Dont worry the time will fly!

I'm 2 months into my 6 month supervised diet....I feel like next year seems so far away. I was so desperate, I was even willing to self pay but I have decided to take a chill pill (I'm very inpatient) and go through insurance since I am fortunate enough to have an insurance that covers this surgery. But I DEFINITELY know how you feel. I will probably have surgery in January. So we will be going through all of this together! Welcome!

Sarah,

I am so glad you started your journey to a healthier better you. I felt exactly as you do and I too am in the Pre-Op stage. I have been trying to change my view of food and how I use food for comfort, in boredom and when stressed. This 6 months is a great time to start a food journal and emotional journal. You will be surprised as how close extreme emotions trigger eating, at least for me it did. I am still working on that and am glad to have the 6 months to get my "head" in the "Losing stage" and let my body catch up after I get my sleeve. You have come to a great neighborhood on this site. WE are all in this together and we don't leave friends behind. So welcome to the block new little neighbor, we are glad you are here!!!!! :welcome:

Thanks!!!! Thats a perfect way to look at it! Thanks!! I see my dietician saturday...one more step closer....I need to find some goals and things I havent been able to do and make me a list. I believe that will help so much.

What makes it easier for me is thinking about it like this...

I've spent 30 years being overweight and hating life. This time next year I'll be down 100 pounds and out kayaking or something. What's 1 year compared to 30?

Visualize the goal Start imaging what you're going to be doing a year from now. That helps me stay strong.