My journey has been a stressful yet speedy one. Got all my requirements completed and set up for my surgery on 9/30.

I haven't really shared with many people that I even decided to begin this journey. The people I have shared with are amazingly supportive and I am so thankful for that.

Lately I've been wondering/worrying about the "backlash". Not as to whether this will be something I regret... but comments. Comments about my decision to comments about my transformation. I'm a closed off person and not prone to talking about myself or taking comments about how I look very well.

It's just one of a laundry list of things on my mind.

When I lost over 100 lbs (without surgery) the questions and comments were endless hiw did you do it what are you eating, how long has it taken you. I remember once when asked how did you do it for the 300th time I answered you know jelly rolls, bagels, and ice cream. But i realized that people were genuine in their wanting to know so after that I tried to more patient. Funny but a year ir so later when the weight was all coming back on no one ssid a word.

I guess what I am trying to say is prrpare yourself because it will happen, maybe coming up with a standard line like low carbs and exercise because in reality without that piece the wls will not be successful.

Many people are genuinely curious about success stories. They sometimes have themselves in mind towards following in your footsteps. So I tend to honestly tell them about my bariatric surgery. Many don't seem to understand the process and congratulate me on my hard effort. What hard work, I had the surgery and I lost the weight.

My surgery date is September 30th also!:-). I don't care what anyone thinks about me and my decision to have gastric bypass because no one but me has to inject themselves with insulin three times a day while trying to work two jobs and go to school but me. My friends understand and those who don't are afraid that I'll look better than I do now. I will put me first because I'm worth it!

Many people are genuinely curious about success stories. They sometimes have themselves in mind towards following in your footsteps. So I tend to honestly tell them about my bariatric surgery. Many don't seem to understand the process and congratulate me on my hard effort. What hard work, I had the surgery and I lost the weight.

Hi you said you had the surgery but remember it's a tool, you still have to exercise and watch what you eat. I realize it is a life time change. I an excited to start

Three days out of surgery, only problem is swollen stomach it's itching that's good it is healing. Slept thru the night happy about that.