I feel like time has completely stopped. I have made my appointments for the psych, nut class, and surgeon, but in the meantime I'm struggling to diet and change my eating habits. I feel like a failure already.

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You're not a failure. It's a struggle for all of is. If it was easy we wouldn't need the surgery. It's going to take a long time to make the changes, but it's good that you're starting now. Keep it up and don't get discouraged. Stay focused on the long term goal.

I feel like time has completely stopped. I have made my appointments for the psych' date=' nut class, and surgeon, but in the meantime I'm struggling to diet and change my eating habits. I feel like a failure already.

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You will do fine! We're always hardest on ourselves. I know that when I was faced with losing weight prior to the surgery I only tackled 1,maybe 2 things at a time. Such as cutting out coffee or soda (replace it with more Water if you don't drink much or something else healthy), try using a smaller plate, cutting out fast food or all fried foods and eat more chicken/fish, incorporate or increase veggies, salads and fruits. Also, try to get excited about finding yummy sugar-free and/or fat-free foods like puddings, jellos, Popsicles, etc. There are a lot of good things to eat, I find most at Target and Walmart.

Again, these are just some tips you may find helpful, and please don't put too much pressure on yourself-we have all struggled or we wouldn't be in this forum. If there's anything we can do to help, let us know

Wow! What a great group of people. I have successfully cut out red meat, fried foods, processed foods, and drastically cut down on sugar. Still struggling to get in exercise though.

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That's huge! You're doing great

Shawna, You are not failing. You have done very well. I am still struggling with exercise and I am two months out. It is all baby steps. We did not get this way overnight nor can we change our habits overnight. It is all baby steps. You will be ready for your surgery and your new life!

Hang in there. We are here for you and we know it is hard!

You all are so amazing! I'm so happy I have this kind of support.

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I have the same feelings you do. I am still in pre-op stages and I have an epic struggle each day to try and stay on my diet. And the closer I get to actually getting a surgery date, the slower time seems to move. I feel like I am losing my mind waiting. I am thankful I have work 'cause that keeps my mind off it for a time. I just keep checking in here and reading all I can about the process. I've also been reading www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com. (I know--weird name) She has a blog about what she eats post-op and I'm learning a lot about food from it. Hang in there--we can get through this together!