thatbonnielass

I've been considering a lap-band for several years but when I found out about the sleeve, I knew it was exactly what I'd been looking for. Tons of research and a heart-to-heart with my husband later and I'm booked for October 30th in Mexico Ten years ago, I quit smoking--but I needed help to do it. I'm happily a decade out from my last cigarette, something I thought was the hardest thing I'd ever done. But I'm well aware this battle I have with my body is much more complex and difficult. And, yes. I need help with it. I'm actually excited at the thought of finally succeeding. I have plans in place--I'm fortunate to have been working on my emotional and mental issues for about the same ten years, so I know most of my remaining issues come from habit and physiology--knowing I have the tools to deal with my ups and downs are a huge bonus (my life coach is very excited for me ). For now, I'm cutting out specific foods each week on countdown until the last two before surgery when I plan to dive into the liquid pre-op diet. I feel like I'm starting a brand new life six weeks from now. Thank you for reading I'm also looking forward to getting to know the community here and participating with those who know what I'm going through.

HUGE success! Home after an amazing experience with the Baja Bariatrics team SO HAPPY!

Thank you so much for your kindness--and Katcloudshepherd, you're absolutely right--it's so hard to talk to those who don't understand what we go through to reach such a decision. I'm happy to have found all of you who do XOXO

I'm getting ready for my surgery on October 30th--I'm an Island girl who would love to connect with any other PEI sleevers!