Hey everyone. I've been mostly a lurker with some posts here and there.

Today I had my final nutrition class (my center requires two full classes) and six months of diet docs. I have two more months to go.

Today made it so real, it's like--unbelievable. It's scary. I've been super attentive/borderline obsessive with the reading and the lurking here and the YouTube-ing. And none of it made it feel as real as today. I'm terrified!

I've had many food funerals and I have to really beat the poundage I gained over Christmas in order to get below my weight from last month. It's only 5 pounds but it's still making me really work. (And before I get the whole spiel about over-indulging and not sticking to my plan and yadda yadda--I already know and I don't need the lecture, lol)

Now let's just pray (and taebo and taebo some more) that I get through these two months and get passed the insurance approval.

I guess I just wanted to share with you all how incredibly surreal it feels for me. Did any of you guys have that feeling? Like "wow, it's really happening!" Or the like?

How oh howwww am I gonna make my patience stretch for two more months!? I want to stay this motivated and excited until then and I get super flustered when I feel like it's taking too long.

Anyone else close to this stage of their journey? Let's be pals

I would never lecture anyone about food. I am 1 year out and still have to be careful about certain cravings. Because of health issues I had to wait over a year! I was denied first time for the sleeve. Then after my doctors resolved some of my health issues, I was accepted, but only for gastric bypass. I was so scared and thinking it was the wrong thing for me. I was so sorry at first. But the weight began melting off! Within 7-8 months I was at goal. Now I am below that at 117 pounds! Last time I was this thin I was in school! So I guess I'm trying to say, don't be scared it's worth it. You will feel so much better without the extra weight. Exercising, walking, running etc....won't even bother you. So enjoy your journey and it will be a great experience!

Thanks Maggie. I'm hoping that it's quick and painless (or as little pain as possible I guess). I'm hoping that I can recover quickly, not lose too much of my already thin hair, and can fit into some smaller pants that I've bad in my closet for 15 years or more lol