So, today has been very interesting, emotionally draining and just UGH!!!.. Thought I'd sit down, breath and write a little note to my sleeve... Care to share yours??

Dear Sleeve,

It seems like so long ago that I first heard of you... Initially, I was quite taken aback by all of the hoops, loops and rings of fire I had to jump through to make you mine... Then I found this site.. And oh, the joy!! I've seen people loose tons (literally) of weight and go on to have beautiful babies, marriages, divorces and lives!! I mean, geez... our weight is not just heavy on our physical frames, but also on our mind, emotions, spirits and esteem..

You know I love myself and now you know I love myself enough to do what's necessary to live a full life, free of weight physically, emotionally and everywhere else. I look forward to the day when we are united forever... I relish the thought that you will help me reconcile the person I am inside, with the person who is outside being smothered by weight, regret and disappoint.

I know you can't fix me overnight, heck, I realize you can't FIX me.... but you give me hope and opportunity to work hard and diligently to become the best me... I can appreciate that....Well, until be meet in 6 weeks...

Waiting for the greater,

Tina

I had an awesome appointment!! My doc and I talked for 30 minutes about my job, thoughts and stuff... He was like.. YES!!! You finally get it!....

I exhaled after the appointment.. One more in two week and sleeve time!!!

That is great It's moving along smooth!

I know Diva!!! I'm looking for someone to teach my classes for at least 4 weeks in January.. I thought about working 3 days a week after my 2-week Holiday break.. Last night my doctor was like, NOPE!! You need time for yourself and you're gonna take it.. I can't even work from home!!! LOL... But, I'm okay w/ that...

I actually cooked this week...no eating out, low carb, high Protein meals... Having a good week so far!!!

Glad you're feeling better!!

Definitely needed to read this again... I'm having a very emotional time... I have no words... right now....

Definitely needed to read this again... I'm having a very emotional time... I have no words... right now....

What's up girl?

Hope things are ok. I've been following your story for awhile now and wish you so much success. I'm being sleeved Wed and getting scared.

I love this!!!! Thank you for sharing!

Tina, what an awesome letter an attitude you have. You will definitle succeed and I am so happy for you! Love to see your beautiful smile on your pic! You are truly an inspiration to those who may be a bit skeptical about this surgery.

I'm just dealing w/ the emotional part of this weight loss journey... I didn't think I had very grandiose expectatins about weight FLYING off.. but I did.. and I'm struggling w/ disappointment about not losing a the amount of weight I was a first... Then, I can't work out yet...BUT... I'm embracing my process and enjoying the journey moment by moment!!...

Thanks for your encouragement and responses...

((((favoredone)))))