I had a moment a little while ago. I started thinking about the beginning of my journey and talking to our new HR rep about insurance and coverage, etc. She told me that she had WLS herself. I remember thinking "I'll never look as good as she does". I honestly didn't think it could happen. I knew I'd be successful but it just doesn't mentally translate into what that really meant.

My moment today was when I realized that other people are looking at me like that -- whether they know I had surgery or not.

So, I decided that I needed to make a "cheerleading" post.

Where ever you are in your journey, don't give up! Hang in there! Everyone has their struggles -- some more than others. But it is totally worth it! And cut yourself some slack. You don't need to be perfect. If you mess up one day, that doesn't mean your ruined. Just get back on the wagon tomorrow.

Drink your water! Exercise! Listen to your doctor! ASK QUESTIONS!!!

Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. You aren't going to lose all of your extra weight in a month. Or six. It will take as long as it takes. Everybody has stalls. Everybody feels bad some times. Everybody has days they just can't go to the gym. It's ok.

Be patient with yourself. Love yourself.

(I know, I'm goofy. But I can't help myself!)

Thank you for your post!! Everything you said is SPOT ON!!! We all need to love ourselves enough to KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!! We are so WORTH the effort. Again Thank You!!

Thank you! I needed this today. I'm 5 weeks post op and I've hit a stall and have gained and lost the same 1/2 pound for 4 days now and I'm dying here.

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Outstanding Post. Thank you for posting this.

I needed to hear that's also, I'm only 1 day post op, and really scared of the eating phase and dumping but I'm so excited I'm starting a new journey

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