hi......I'm a newbie...I'm looking for support from ppl that know about this journey and how frustrating this journey Can be.

Edited June 19, 201511 yr by Onepoundatatime

Welcome! I just had my surgery June 12th and feel good. It has not been nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be. I go to counseling and have read books that have really helped me know what to expect. I have stayed positive. I have focused on the prize at the end rather then what I can't have right now. I also tell myself I will be "normal" one day and that means anything in moderation. Losing weight during the pre op program has been fun and had made me look forward to losing more. I made a list of all the things I want to do that are more either hard for me or I can't /won't do because if my weight. It keeps me motivated. I also wrote a letter to myself, which I shared with my family, about what my life is like right now so when I start to forget I can read my own words. Just some thoughts. Good luck, make sure you are doing it for yourself and that you only surround yourself with people who support you.

Hello linedancer718... I had surgery almost 2 1/2 yrs ago... I just don't have any support. My doctor changed insurance companies so left me right after surgery. My husband doesn't understand why I'm down & unhappy. I've lost 160 pounds already. Frankly I don't understand either.

It's a daily battle. Just like an addict.