I'm out of the 270s and I just wanted to pat myself on the back out loud. I've been really struggling with this 3 month pre-op weight loss. Every day I fight the demons that tell me it's ok to eat more, I deserve it/I need it. Every day I battle with hunger, something I've never let myself feel for very long in the past.

It has never been so very hard for me to lose weight before, because I always did WW, and if I was hungry I ate something, even if it was veggies or a fruit. Now I'm working so hard on getting the habits my nutritionist told me I need for post-op, like not eating between meals, and limiting the volume of the food I eat instead of stuffing myself with veggies.

I woke up this morning knowing that last night's intense struggle with my demons would pay off. I hopped on the scale, naked, before Breakfast, after pooping (I know, tmi, sorry) as I always do, and eureka! 269.8. I started the journey over 280.

I am blessed with a man who has gone through his own weight loss battle (lost over 100 lbs w/o surgery) and is filled with patience for listening to me as I go through my own private war. I would not have gotten through the night without ordering Pat's Pizzeria's turkey club sandwich with extra mayo, waffle fries and a Pepsi without him. Talking it out helps me tremendously.

I am in this to win this, and now I'm convinced I'm going to do it.

jessiquoi,

The work you are doing now will serve you well after surgery. I hope like me, your appetite to eat comes under control after surgery. I didn't have an appetite for several months after my surgery and when it came back--it was nothing like before. This has made a tremendous difference.

I think it's absolutely fantastic that your significant other is supportive and by your side. This support is worth more than any amount of money.

I wish you both well and hope your surgery is smooth and you have an easy recovery.

Blessings,

Kathleen

People get on the scale before they go poop?!

Anyhow, congrats!

I hopped on the scale, naked, before breakfast, after pooping (I know, tmi, sorry) as I always do, and eureka! 269.8.