JourneyOfAFatKid

oh my gosh. you poor thing! I havent got my sleeve yet, but that sounds like pure hell! Keep up the amazing dedication! You can do it!!!

I too constantly get, "you have such a pretty face" I HATE THAT! Why cant I just be PRETTY? Sheesh! I feel your pain, girl. I can't wait to get my sleeve and show em all!

I think that because I am still in the beginning stages of this process that I am still thinking that I can not wait to be rid of food. It has been my best friend/worst enemy for as long as I can remember and I am so ready to part ways. I hope I dont change my mind!

Congratulations on your decision to improve your life! Good luck on your journey! There is a lot of great advice and people on this forum so take advantage of us!

Boo! I had no idea! I guess you learn something new everyday... lol

Nichelle, I too have an odd infatuation with food, and I haven't even been sleeved yet. If someone is sitting around me and they have food and I don't, I find myself chewing on my tounge while they chew their food. I am 24 with a 2 year old daughter and all I can think about is not letting her go through all the things that I did when I was little. I was teased and miserable for the first half of my life. I keep telling myself, "Self, how can you sit here and teach Jules (my daughter) how to eat right and make smart choices when you waddle and jiggle across the room, and stuff your face with everything that you see?" I know that we are young and have our lives to live. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE going out with my friends and I REALLY love a nice cold Bud Light or shot of Tequila. But, would I really rather go out and drink 10 beers :beer_yum: just to get bloated and feel awful the next morning or would I rather lose 15lbs going out dancing my butt off and sweating like crazy?:dance: Hmmm...? Ok... well they both kinda sound fun, don't they....LOL Anyway. The point I'm trying to make is, try and sort out your priorities.. You can still drink eventually... just in moderation. You just need to remember the important things in life. OUR LIVES SHOULDNT REVOLVE AROUND FOOD ANYMORE! What is this crazed obsession we have??? If you find the answer, tell me. Let me know if you need anything. :love: Caitlyn

Hey Everyone! Im Caitlyn and I'm 24 and I am LOVING this journey, I have my psych evaluation on Monday... Im so excited to get this ball rolling!

I'm in Topeka! Does that count!?!

Welcome Terry! Im a lurker too but I am slowly realizing there is nothing better than getting all of your questions answered right away and thats what happens here! Use us! Caitlyn

See the idea here is to make him aware of all the benefits he will reap as well from you getting this surgery. Make sure he knows how good you will look and how sexy you will feel! Because lets be honest. Men are VERY visual creatures and sometimes as wives we need to remind them of that... LOL!!! Am i right or am I right??? TEEHEE!!

Greetings! Im new(ish) to this forum too and I completely understand you on the husband thing. It took me literally years to convince him that it wasnt my (completely) my fault that i cant lose weight and that the sleeve is the best option for me. I dont know if you can or not, but I took my husband to my local hospitals free seminar about WLS and thats what convinced him. He is the kind of person that needs facts and proof and SOMEONE ELSE to tell him these things. lol After that it was all smooth sailing. I have my psych evaluation on Monday and have got the ball rolling on my surgery. I cant wait until i can have a date for that! But just so you know, I feel your pain and you arent alone! Let me know if you need to vent or even if you just have a funny joke! my ears are always open. Its nice to have other young mommies to relate too. Caitlyn

I finally got the ok and full support from my hubby to go ahead and start this process. I go to my local hospitals free seminar tomorrow to get my paper work an learn all about the procedure... my only question is about the psych eval. What is she going to ask me? I'm so nervous ill say the wrong thing and she will give me the no go! Can anyone give me a heads up on what I will be asked???"