Encouragement from the "Other Side" - The Proof is in the Pictures

[reree6898 1,164]

Livvsmum, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this and the link to your blog. I went back to the start and read the entire thing yesterday. It's kinda funny, we have several things in common..similar start weights, both married young and have good size families, both work in higher Ed., and I believe we are close in age. Your blog was very encouraging to me in that it was real about not only the good days but the rough ones as well. It gave me hope that I can do this and do it well despite the bad days that happen. I have thought about wls for years and finally have insurance that will cover it. My first appt. with the surgeon is on July 9th. Thanks again for sharing your story.

[livvsmum 2,369]

Livvsmum, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this and the link to your blog. I went back to the start and read the entire thing yesterday. It's kinda funny, we have several things in common..similar start weights, both married young and have good size families, both work in higher Ed., and I believe we are close in age. Your blog was very encouraging to me in that it was real about not only the good days but the rough ones as well. It gave me hope that I can do this and do it well despite the bad days that happen. I have thought about wls for years and finally have insurance that will cover it. My first appt. with the surgeon is on July 9th. Thanks again for sharing your story.

Wow! Thank you so much for reading! I always think it's so cool when I'm able to encourage or inspire someone with my journey. That is neat that we have so many similarities. And awesome that you have insurance that will approve your surgery. Good luck on your journey!

[GirlOnFire 111]

Wow!!!!! You are so tiny now! Thank you for the inspiration.

[perk4756 259]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[perk4756 259]

Livsmom you also are a big inspiration to all of us

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Amazing loss and inspirational @livvsmum. Thank you for sharing !!

Hugs

Kate

[GirlOnFire 111]

I'm reading your blog... From the start... And I have to say that you can put a little check mark next to your bucket list item of helping others in the same situation. I'm currently on day 2 of my 7 day pre op diet, hungry and grumpy as hell, but your words are filling me up. While I'm still scared about the actual surgery and the recovery afterwards (Pain! Nooooooo) your blog gives me hope that everything will be alright if I take care of me and do what I need to do in order to get healthy. Thank you so much for sharing. Back to reading... I'm on your post op month 9 and I just added your book recommendation to my goodreads list. ????

[livvsmum 2,369]

I'm reading your blog... From the start... And I have to say that you can put a little check mark next to your bucket list item of helping others in the same situation. I'm currently on day 2 of my 7 day pre op diet, hungry and grumpy as hell, but your words are filling me up. While I'm still scared about the actual surgery and the recovery afterwards (Pain! Nooooooo) your blog gives me hope that everything will be alright if I take care of me and do what I need to do in order to get healthy. Thank you so much for sharing. Back to reading... I'm on your post op month 9 and I just added your book recommendation to my goodreads list.

"I'm hungry and grumpy as hell, but your words are filling me up".

That literally made me tear up. This is the sweetest post ever, Thank you SO much. There are days I struggle and it's posts like this and messages like this that i receive that keep me going on the straight and narrow. Hang in there. You are definitely in the hardest part. In a good month or so you are going to be on the other side of it, feeling good, and dropping the weight like you wouldn't believe. Just stick to the plan and do the hard emotional work that a lot of people don't want to acknowledge.

[GirlOnFire 111]

I'm reading your blog... From the start... And I have to say that you can put a little check mark next to your bucket list item of helping others in the same situation. I'm currently on day 2 of my 7 day pre op diet, hungry and grumpy as hell, but your words are filling me up. While I'm still scared about the actual surgery and the recovery afterwards (Pain! Nooooooo) your blog gives me hope that everything will be alright if I take care of me and do what I need to do in order to get healthy. Thank you so much for sharing. Back to reading... I'm on your post op month 9 and I just added your book recommendation to my goodreads list.

"I'm hungry and grumpy as hell, but your words are filling me up".

That literally made me tear up. This is the sweetest post ever, Thank you SO much. There are days I struggle and it's posts like this and messages like this that i receive that keep me going on the straight and narrow. Hang in there. You are definitely in the hardest part. In a good month or so you are going to be on the other side of it, feeling good, and dropping the weight like you wouldn't believe. Just stick to the plan and do the hard emotional work that a lot of people don't want to acknowledge.

I meant every word! I hope to be as real about my journey as you have been... And have the same success that you've had as well. Xoxox

[mnlookgood 2]

Very encouraging on my 6th day of the pre-op diet. You look absolutely beautiful!

[Daisee68 2,493]

Incredible! Thank you for the encouragement!

[livvsmum 2,369]

Thank you! :-) You are at the hardest part now, hang in there!

[Nickyspencer 21]

You look great....keep it up!!!

[LisaS73 13]

Thanks so much for sharing this, you just made my day!! Congrats!!

[angela80463 3]

You look awesome