Hello everyone my name is Terri and obviously I'm new here. Lol I had my first consultation appointment last Friday July 5th. I was told I need to loose 34 pounds before I could have the surgery. My weight last Friday was 484 and now is 475. So 9 pounds in a week. Mostly Water weight though. I'm on high blood pressure meds that has a water pill in it so I loose that weight fast.

I'm am struggling every minute. My brain is telling me to eat and its like a war going on within me. I'm only 34 and I have been over weight my whole life. I was 10 pounds 10 ozs when I was born. I've never had a "normal" weight. But I adopted a baby girl one year ago and is time to get healthy. She's having her first birthday party today and I want to be here to see her grow up. Well this is my story and I'm sticking to it. If anyone has any helpful tips or suggestions please tell me. I'm ready for any information any one has!!

I'm finding that to be true for myself as well. My family eats everytime we get together. It is hard to be around all the foods you love and not eat. So I have been just sticking to myself while I loose the 34 pounds before surgery. I have found it easier to loose the weight that way.

I come from a huge southern family..we always are eating. My coworkers..we were always eating too to socialize. Sometimes it took me eating my

Little bit of Protein in my car til I was heading down the path of eating better within my diet. My friends and family may pretty much all have good intentions but they don't know. Another thing I noticed is the sheer amount of food they put away..I was like that and worse. It changes your perspective. Surgery doesn't help he head hunger or the emotions you are forced to deal with when u can't self soothe by eating. It's a journey but its worth it to me.

I come from a huge southern family..we always are eating. My coworkers..we were always eating too to socialize. Sometimes it took me eating my

Little bit of Protein in my car til I was heading down the path of eating better within my diet. My friends and family may pretty much all have good intentions but they don't know. Another thing I noticed is the sheer amount of food they put away..I was like that and worse. It changes your perspective. Surgery doesn't help he head hunger or the emotions you are forced to deal with when u can't self soothe by eating. It's a journey but its worth it to me.

I feel that this journey is going to be worth it. I can't live for everyone else or food at that. It's been controlling my life for years. It's time for a fresh start for myself and my daughter!!

Glad you found us- i started online here a few weeks ago, really helped me. I went to a bariatric support group first time saturday but this is better for me for now.

Welcome to the group, you will love it here.

Glad you found us- i started online here a few weeks ago' date=' really helped me. I went to a bariatric support group first time saturday but this is better for me for now.[/quote']

I went to my first meeting last week and that is where I learned about this group. I'm glad I found it. I have found it to be very helpful. Going through and reading everyones struggles and how they cope is helping me alot with my journey.

I'm divorced. I have been a Foster parent for about 6 years now. I don't want to adopt more children. One is plenty for me. Lol unless I get married again and I'm not a single parent. Then I would consider it. It's hard taking care of a 1 year old at my weight. Maybe when I loose the weight and have more energy I'd also consider it.

Congrats and welcome! Just wanted to say your doing an amazing job! The world needs more foster parents. I use to be that "foster" child and I remember how much of a pain I was. Lived in the system since I was 12 till I turned 21 and maxed out and thrown basically to the streets with absolutely no tools as to how to survive out there! I learned on my own and learned very fast!! I always wanted to do the same, except not babies, I wanted to be a foster mother to troubled teen girls! I remember how lost I was growing up in the system and being bounced around from home to home every time I turned around. I now have a 11 old daughter with Autism, so my plans have been put on hold and who knows if I will make it to that dream or not. time will tell, but at least I will be healthier of I do decide to. My wife and I are having our surgery together on August 19th.

good luck on your journey!

Congrats and welcome! Just wanted to say your doing an amazing job! The world needs more foster parents. I use to be that "foster" child and I remember how much of a pain I was. Lived in the system since I was 12 till I turned 21 and maxed out and thrown basically to the streets with absolutely no tools as to how to survive out there! I learned on my own and learned very fast!! I always wanted to do the same' date=' except not babies, I wanted to be a foster mother to troubled teen girls! I remember how lost I was growing up in the system and being bounced around from home to home every time I turned around. I now have a 11 old daughter with Autism, so my plans have been put on hold and who knows if I will make it to that dream or not. time will tell, but at least I will be healthier of I do decide to. My wife and I are having our surgery together on August 19th.

good luck on your journey![/quote']

I'm not going to lie it's a struggle being a foster parent. I had my last kids for 4 years. The 4 year old I got from the hospital. She was 2 days old. It was hard to see them go home but I knew their mom fought hard for them. They left in April and they are now back into care. They got taken Friday. So now I have the 2 girls again on top of my 1 year old. I'm struggling with tryn to still eat healthy while being stressed out. I had a slip on Sunday but I got right back on track Monday. I'm going to go weigh in today to see how much I have lost. Fingers crossed I've lost overt 10 pounds now.

Congrats and welcome! Just wanted to say your doing an amazing job! The world needs more foster parents. I use to be that "foster" child and I remember how much of a pain I was. Lived in the system since I was 12 till I turned 21 and maxed out and thrown basically to the streets with absolutely no tools as to how to survive out there! I learned on my own and learned very fast!! I always wanted to do the same' date=' except not babies, I wanted to be a foster mother to troubled teen girls! I remember how lost I was growing up in the system and being bounced around from home to home every time I turned around. I now have a 11 old daughter with Autism, so my plans have been put on hold and who knows if I will make it to that dream or not. time will tell, but at least I will be healthier of I do decide to. My wife and I are having our surgery together on August 19th.

good luck on your journey![/quote']

I'm not going to lie it's a struggle being a foster parent. I had my last kids for 4 years. The 4 year old I got from the hospital. She was 2 days old. It was hard to see them go home but I knew their mom fought hard for them. They left in April and they are now back into care. They got taken Friday. So now I have the 2 girls again on top of my 1 year old. I'm struggling with tryn to still eat healthy while being stressed out. I had a slip on Sunday but I got right back on track Monday. I'm going to go weigh in today to see how much I have lost. Fingers crossed I've lost overt 10 pounds now.

Thank you!! I went to a support meeting and they are the ones who told me about this group. I'm glad I have people who understands what I am going through. Because noone around me does. It's kind of like going to war by myself.

Exactly how I feel. Have you had your surgery or do you have a surgery date?? My first appointment was also in July of this year.

(Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341, Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 <--- After GB

No I don't have a date yet. My first appointment was July 5th. I have to loose the 34 pounds before I can get my second appointment. I'm down about 30 so far. I'm working on the last few pounds but its been hard! Do you have a second appointment yet? Do you have to loose any weight before your second appointment?

No I don't have a date yet. My first appointment was July 5th. I have to loose the 34 pounds before I can get my second appointment. I'm down about 30 so far. I'm working on the last few pounds but its been hard! Do you have a second appointment yet? Do you have to loose any weight before your second appointment?

My first appt was July 3rd. My 3rd appt. Is September 3rd and my 2nd class is the same day. I had to lose 17 pounds and I lost 22. I have to quit smoking so I was required to lose half of 10% of my starting weight. They won't submit to insurance until December so Im hoping its approved and I can get it done in December as well. Maybe not realistic but I'm hoping. Fingers crossed!!

(Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341, Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 (After GB) Hoping for December surgery date!!!

My first appt was July 3rd. My 3rd appt. Is September 3rd and my 2nd class is the same day. I had to lose 17 pounds and I lost 22. I have to quit smoking so I was required to lose half of 10% of my starting weight. They won't submit to insurance until December so Im hoping its approved and I can get it done in December as well. Maybe not realistic but I'm hoping. Fingers crossed!!

(Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341' date=' Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 (After GB) Hoping for December surgery date!!![/quote']

I'm so glad I'm not a smoker! I wouldn't be able not to eat and smoke at the same time. I would go crazy. I had to attend a group meeting and see the NUT. I've done all that so now it's just the weight I have to loose. I was at a plateau for two weeks and I got a little discouraged. So I cheated all last week. But I'm back up now and hopefully I can get the last five pounds off by Monday or Tuesday. Fingers crossed you can get approved quick and get your date!!

I'm new to this site as well. Just now joined but had my surgery almost 5 yrs ago. Awesome job on your weight loss though.

I know it is tough but stay strong you can do it! Soooo worth it!!

I'm so glad I'm not a smoker! I wouldn't be able not to eat and smoke at the same time. I would go crazy. I had to attend a group meeting and see the NUT. I've done all that so now it's just the weight I have to loose. I was at a plateau for two weeks and I got a little discouraged. So I cheated all last week. But I'm back up now and hopefully I can get the last five pounds off by Monday or Tuesday. Fingers crossed you can get approved quick and get your date!!

I feel so crappy when I cheat. I beat myself up mentally so my cheats have only lasted 1 day at time. I'm scared that will change once I quit smoking this weekend. Glad you are back up now. I'm rooting for you you to get those last 5 pounds off!!! You can do it girl!!!

(Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341, Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 (After GB) Hoping for December surgery date!!!

I feel so crappy when I cheat. I beat myself up mentally so my cheats have only lasted 1 day at time. I'm scared that will change once I quit smoking this weekend. Glad you are back up now. I'm rooting for you you to get those last 5 pounds off!!! You can do it girl!!!

(Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341' date=' Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 (After GB) Hoping for December surgery date!!![/quote']

Thanks!! And I feel so bad after I cheat as well. But I went out of town and I didn't plan any meals out or bring anything with me. So I was a fast food junky. But I'm back on track now. I can't dwell on the past just look toward the future! And you can do it! I know smoking is an addiction just like food. Just think about your future. How much better you will feel. How much healthy you will be. My motivation is being able to walk. Right now I can only walk short distances. I can't wait to be able to just go out and walk with my daughter. Take her to the zoo or the museum. We can do this!! I have faith!!