I believe everybody has to do what works for them.

For me, I cringe when I see people calling this thing a "battle."

I know it's work and a lot of it. But, when I think of it as a battle, I set up defenses, and it wears me out.

I see myself peacefully and lovingly preparing myself for a new baby.....my new stomach. Just like i would a real baby. I'm full of love, joy, and excitement for my new stomach. I'm preparing my body just as I would a new nursery.

I don't see any battle here to be won at all.

I respect everybody and however they want to deal w this preparation. If you need to see it as a battle and that works for you, then go for it.

I'm just sharing what works for me.

Is this just semantics?

Peace and Love to You All.

That's what I have kind of been thinking about this surgery, with all 4 of my kids I knew when I was going in to be induced. I have kind of taken that approach with my whole thinking. this is a major welcome change, that will lead to a Happier, Healthier life.

Good angle on it.

Ya, my baby has spit up a lot, woke me in the middle of the night crying for food, and cost me a lot of money.

But now that he is growing up he is making me proud. I did a good job raising him and he is taking care of my health in my old age.

omg, happyuncle. That made me laugh, just like a real baby.....lol

Personally I don't think it's "just" semantics either. What we say out loud determines how we feel in time. I was very excited about the surgery and saw it as a new beginning, and a very exciting time. Fighting my weight was a battle. I hoped this would be the start of a wonderful new adventure in my life.