katiem79

Hi Laura, I don't have a date yet, but we are looking at December/January if everything goes well. I wish you the best of luck on 10/24. I wish mine were that soon so it would be over with. I know that sounds a little pessimistic, but I am one that given time will worry more and more and doubt more and more. SIGH.... A friend of mine said to take it one day at a time, and if that doesn't work, an hour at a time. I am at the hour at a time moment...

Hi Everyone, While I have been considering this for a while, this week began the beginning of the process for me. I had my first appointment with the surgeon on Monday, (9/24), met with the nutritionist Wednesday, and started my food journal Thursday. To say I am a little overwhelmed would be the understatement of the year. To hear the reality of my weight, my BMI and all this entails, brought me to tears. Add to this other medical condistions that I have thismuch control over, I worry that I am jumping in over my head. I know that this is something I have to do to live. I have a 2 1/2 year-old beautiful daughter that I want to see grow up and have a family over her own. Prior to gaining all the weight I have gained, I weighed 126 pounds and was a gymnast. At the age of 13 (20 years ago today), I was in the hospital being diagnosed with adolescent endometriosis. I was put on Lupron for the next seven years, and ballooned to about 20 pounds less than I weigh now. Having tried everything I could think of, I think this is the best hope. I know I can do this, but so far, I am completely overwhelmed by the nutrition piece- journaling everything, not drinking 30 minutes before, during or 30 minutes after meals. I hope that I can do this, but I am fearful of failing. Can anyone provide some ways of getting through the beginning piece of the nutrition part? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Katie