~stay off the scale the first month

~all protein is not created equal. Eat real food over shakes and bars when possible

~don't compare yourself to anyone

~if you haven't dealt with your food issues before surgery you'll be faced with them after whether you want to deal with it or not.

~move your body

~I am no different than I was the day before surgery in most ways (which is ok cuz I like me).

~no magic or cure-this is for life and without making the changes I need to nothing will change long term.

~I have no regretted this surgery once, I haven't always enjoyed how I felt, but zero regrets (and zero complications)

~this is a wonderful opportunity that I feel grateful for.

This is just my list in two short months. I'm sure I'm missing lots of things. What have others learned?

I echo all of yours!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135