Bebes

How exciting! I seriously can't wait either. Just waiting for the funds to come in soon (self-employed) and self pay. Shooting for end of Sept. I'm having a hard time sleeping now, I can only imagine how much harder it will be one week out! Hoping all goes well with your surgery and recovery!!!

I haven't had the surgery as of yet. However, seeing these kinds of successes really inspire me! Seriously tho' don't let your "average losing" take away from the fact that you DID lose, A LOT. Be proud that you've done so well. You may not have seen as big of a difference on the scale as you would have hoped for, but the inches speak louder then lbs. lost!!! Hope you keep us posted on your journey. I can't wait to be where you are now. Thank you so much for sharing!

Sometimes we let what others think about us ruin the successes that we have in life. If people truly care for you, they wouldn't be judgmental on how you succeeded but that you did succeed. I was pretty nervous about telling some of my family members. I was relieved to find that they were very supportive of my decision. I know that I won't share that with everyone. But, if they do find out and they have something negative to say, then I will have to put them in their place. I don't need ANYONE to tell me what is right for ME. The only person that I needed their approval was my husband and no else. Putting boundaries up and pushing back may put people off, but they will respect you for it! Running is something I'm so excited to start up again, it has to be the most exhilarating and addictive (I do have an addictive personality) exercise there is. Keep up the great work, and hold your head up high!!!!!

I haven't had my surgery as of yet (shooting for late Sept). I actually thought that of myself, I'm cheating by having this surgery done. However I have changed my mind on this, thanks to my husband (thin and can eat anything). He said, if an alcoholic or a drug addict goes to rehab, away from their addictions no one would dare say they were cheating. That "intervention" saved their life. How is WLS any different? Some of us have real addictions to food that are slowly killing us. We all are doing what is right for US not them. This isn't a walk in the park, this is still very difficult process to go through. You did all the hard work yourself, i.e. eating healthier and exercising. People will find something wrong with our choices no matter what. Give yourself the credit that you deserve and NEVER let anyone down play your success!