I have been a member of this group since the end of May, although I haven't said anything I have enjoyed all of the encouragement, help, and positive thinking from all of you. I have thought about having this surgery for about 6 years now, but always got scared and said "I will next year if I can't lose the weight this year". Well that never worked so here I am. Ready to start the next chapter in my life. I know I'm ready this time. My surgery is scheduled for July 31st. Liquid diet starts July 17th (that I'm a little nervous about). Friends have asked me if I'm nervous, I tell them not really about the surgery, but it's failing my weight loss journey. I have never succeeded it thus far and I hate that. I have concoured many things in my life but not the weight loss. Anyway. Here I am. Looking forward to the future and chatting with you.

Welcome:-) and I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to speak up. It sounds like you are ready this time. Stay strong we are all here for you:-)

Congratulations and welcome to our online family.

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Thank you very much

Today is my first day posting as well. I'm so excited to hear about everyone's journeys and follow along as we all do this! Congrats on the surgery date, you're going to do great!

I too am afraid of failing, but feel like after all the work and tears I've put in to have this surgery I won't allow myself to. My worst habit pre-op was fast food, and now that I'm almost a month out and eating healthy I've gotten all the MSG and saturated fat out of my system and don't really want to eat unhealthy anymore (regardless that I'd get sick if I did anyways). It's all about starting and keeping good habits in the beginning so after a few years post-op when you're able to eat larger quantities and more unhealthy foods that you choose not to. The gastric bypass is not a cure for obesity, it is quite literally a "restart button" that allows you to get thin and not fuck it up again. Welcome, you're going to do great :]

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Thank you! Welcome Kellyk2511. Have you had your surgery yet?

I agree Lebim. After going through all of this. We need to be incontrol of our life's, not the food.

Bambiv, I too am afraid of failing. I had gastric sleeve 18 months ago and never could get below 190. That was at the 9month mark and I has lost 50 lbs. Then the pounds started slowly adding on until I hit 200 again. That's when my dr suggested we look at a revision.

I had bypass done on 6/28/2012. I CAN'T fail at this as it is the only option I have left. I have to get the weight off.

After the first surgery I never joined a forum or support group. I now realize how important it is going to be to help me be successful. I now feel like I'm reading blogs, forums, or Internet searches all the time trying to make sure I'm doing what I need to do and feeling the way I'm supposed to feel.

You will do amazing and I wish you the best I your weightloss journey.

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I love this...it's exactly how I feel but couldn't quite express it.

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welcome new posters Glad you decided to post. We can all help each other and there is plenty of information here to share. If you need something and can't find it, post it and we'll be sure to answer!

Welcome. Great folks on this forum.

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Welcome everyone is so supporting here n it's nice to talk to people that understand what ur feeling !

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Welcome to the group!! You will love it here. You will be a success & soon dhow off your sexy body just like us.