Hi! I Am New To The Site...

[Jodi Lynn DeLeonardo 1]

Hi everyone!

I am new to the site. I am currently going through the 3 month process with my insurance and hospital weight program before I can have the surgery. I already had my in-take program about 2 weeks ago. I will have my first session on July 7th where I will meet with the registered dietician and go over all the reading material.

I know what I have to do but it's the whole process of changing the way I eat that scares me. I have always turned to food to help me cope wether it was dealing with the loss of my mother at 9, stress, depression. I don't have any other way I know of copeing . Unfortunately, my health has declined because of the excess weight and I can't wait to see it go!

I'm just here like everyone else and can't wait to get a "new" me back!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Hi everyone!

I am new to the site. I am currently going through the 3 month process with my insurance and hospital weight program before I can have the surgery. I already had my in-take program about 2 weeks ago. I will have my first session on July 7th where I will meet with the registered dietician and go over all the reading material.

I know what I have to do but it's the whole process of changing the way I eat that scares me. I have always turned to food to help me cope wether it was dealing with the loss of my mother at 9, stress, depression. I don't have any other way I know of copeing . Unfortunately, my health has declined because of the excess weight and I can't wait to see it go!

I'm just here like everyone else and can't wait to get a "new" me back!

Hi there Jodi, welcome to VST! Well I'm certainly glad to see new faces all the time.

Best wishes on your journey and on your 3 months pre-operative diet and nutrition meetings. Stay strong and keep fighting because ALL OF THIS IS worth it in the end. Take care and see you around!

[Giselle3264 175]

Hi Jodi, so glad you've joined us. As you go through the process, feel free to throw out any questions. There are a number of people here who can help you and who you can help. I'm sure you'll become as addicted to this site as the rest of us lol. Enjoy!

G.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Hi Jodi, this is a great site to get support and help with any questions you may have! Everyone on this site are awesome and helpful....

[Willow216 91]

I used food to cope with issues also, but after the surgery that all changed, you will see. The first couple of weeks after surgery I did go thru kind of withdrawel because I was craving "Everything" even food I never ate prior to surgery, but I couldn't eat it 'cause my stomach would not allow it, after this period everything changed I lost taste for alot of food I thought I could never live without. Everyone is different but I hear that most people go thru the same progress. You will have your grieving but afterward its like "I don't even want it anymore" which is a great feeling! I was a Carb Monster prior to surgery, I never thought anything can stop me from eating rice or potatoes, breads etc. but I haven't had any of that since the surgery and have no taste for it. Its a Miracle for me.

God Bless and Best Wishes!

[Chubarella 87]

Welcome to the site!

[Pre-OpLoser619 36]

Welcome! I am also in the beginning of a 3 month waiting period. I am actually going into my second month here in July. I go between excitement and sheer terror. I have been losing about 2 lbs a week just watching calories and a bit more activity, so you start thinking "do I really have to put myself through this surgery? Why can't I just keep doing this...". I've been heavy most all of my life and like most people here have been on tons of diets, some worked, some didn't, but you still gain it all back. So thats where I am... Glad your here, it helps you process your thoughts and feelings.

[jennlhp 39]

Welcome! I am also in the beginning of a 3 month waiting period. I am actually going into my second month here in July. I go between excitement and sheer terror. I have been losing about 2 lbs a week just watching calories and a bit more activity' date=' so you start thinking "do I really have to put myself through this surgery? Why can't I just keep doing this...". I've been heavy most all of my life and like most people here have been on tons of diets, some worked, some didn't, but you still gain it all back. So thats where I am... Glad your here, it helps you process your thoughts and feelings.[/quote']

I'm in the same boat. Doing the 3 month ins requirements. I still waiver. Do I have the surgery, or do I do it the old fashioned way? I figured I've tried everything, why not? I'm just scared I will end up worse than before.

[Pre-OpLoser619 36]

I'm in the same boat. Doing the 3 month ins requirements. I still waiver. Do I have the surgery' date=' or do I do it the old fashioned way? I figured I've tried everything, why not? I'm just scared I will end up worse than before.[/quote']

Me too! I have a precious 4 year old miracle daughter and great husband and family. I don't want to mess that up for anything!

[Jodi Lynn DeLeonardo 1]

Thank you all for your kind words and know that to me you are all inspiration! May this journey be knowledgable and planning on meeting many great people along the way!