Went and learned about the session again for the gastric bypass for the 4th time in 6 yrs. At least i still have $175 out of the way in the process. 1st initial app to get started again on june 15th. [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]

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Since you are at the beginning of this process, I would recommend three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

One more thing to add to this list. Measure yourself! A friend told me to and I didn't do it. Boy do I wish I had because I am having trouble " seeing" my success. I have lost over 100 pounds, have had clothes beCome baggy and eventually un wearable, ppl tell me everyday how different I look. I've seen the pictures I just wish I knew the inches lost to make me believe it. The mo d is a funny thing. I went three times over the course of ten years before I finally knew I could commit and was ready. It has been the best decision of my life . Surgery was 8/23/16

* the mind

Thank you. James and jen

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