I have noticed that many use a butterfly as an avatar on this site. I chose a butterfly because (forgive my overgeneralization) most caterpillars eat and eat for their whole lives until they are ready to go into their chrysalis or cocoon. After their metamorphasis, they come out as a butterfly. I have spent my life eating and eating - eating to deal with my childhood trauma, eating to soothe, eating to Celebrate.

Almost a month ago now I decided I have eaten enough, had VSG and went into my chrysalis. I spent the last three weeks since getting home from the hospital re-learning to take care of myself with Water, Vitamins and Protein and journaling to try and heal the past that led me to eat so much. Now, I am getting ready to head back to work and to re-engage in life with my new skills and tools. While I have a long journey ahead of me and much more weight to lose, for the first time in my life I feel more like a butterfly than a caterpillar. Thank you to everyone on this site for your sharing and wisdom - it has been and will continue to be very helpful.

Good for you- go fly like the beautiful butterfly you are!

That was a great way of explaining the process! Congratulations and best of luck to you on your journey!

What a beautiful perspective. Much support coming your way.

Thank you for all the support and kind words! I'm ready to fly!