Now I'm getting anxious!! My surgery will probably be in April and I've read about several unsuccessful situations on the web. They really scared me. But, I need to do this as I have to lose weight and nothing else has worked long term (and the short terms are getting shorter!). One of my kids asked what will I do when I come home from work totally stressed out and my old soother food is not available. I told him: "I don't know!" I will probably have my gall bladder out too as I have something on it, which will make this worse???? This is my first post (on any blog) so I'm not sure what to do.

You know everyone is different, and I put a lot of faith in the attitude you have going in.

Ultimately this is not and 'easy' fix, but for me it has been easy. It does not eleviate our mental baggage of food issues, but I can tell you set your mind to do what they say--follow the rules, and you will be successful. Just like anything-WW comes to mind--this IS a life style change, but with a TOOL to help you achieve a healthier you.

I can eat anything right now, but I have not had a fill yet. But I do manage my choices in food better. I think SURGERY!! I risked surgery to help me, DO NOT screw it up! lol So for me it isn't worth it. I can still have a cheeseburger and fries, if I want, I just do not get it often and can't eat but half, and half of the fries.

Also the pre-op diet really helped open my eyes to the truth about sugar and carbs, I was shocked and stunned that I felt SO much better without the masses of them I had daily that I have chosen to keep them at a bare minimum when I can. I have NEVER had this kind of control before... I set my mind and I just do it.

Almost 40 lbs off since the pre-op and it is SO worth it.

I didn't have to soul search to know I MUST help myself or I would be unhappy, unhealthy and hitting 300+ fast and then, that number being a big deal for me mentally, I would be a real mess. Honestly I was out of control, up to at least a 2 lt of Dr Pepper a day and I ate out sometimes more than one meal a day several times a week. With little excersize.

BEST of luck to you.