CupofJojo

Typos! Not "looking" not flooding. And "at least" not attests.

Hi Mary! This whole process seems like it's taking too long! I am SO ready to start flooding. I have been "dieting" or I should say, geting myself ready for the upcoming changes for a few weeks now. I don't have to loose weight to qualify for insurance but I would attests like to see my efforts show on the scale. Are you keeping a food diary?

Hi all! Are my buddies still there? Well, I have completed all if my required appts. My psychologist suggested that we have a follow up appt bc she's worried if I will have adequate help immediately after surgery. My hubbs works a lot, third shift, so most of my time is spent toting the kids around all day, etc. I think I'm going to have to tell my mom about the surgery so me and the babies can bunk with her for a week after surgery. Not really looking forward to it bc Dad's cancer/pallative care/passing was so traumatic, I think she might associate risks from surgery with past grief. In addition to that, she is in general a sensitive lady. I am concerned about how she will react.

Lol!

Just for funsies 1. "Now! How about now? Are you ready to go Now???" Especially if she was waiting on you to take over the kids before she started getting ready herself, cooking dinner or ANYTHING else for someone other then herself before hand. 2. (after weight loss) "You looks SO amazing now!" (one if these words does not belong) 3. (post surgery for her) "OMG what happened to you boobs?" or "OMG, look at that lady's boobs, are those REAL?!" 4. (post surgery for him) "This lady keeps flirting with me at work, but I keep telling her she's not my type!" Just a little note for the guys. Ladies feel free to add to the list. :-D

I think I am hesitating bc after I make that appt, I will most likely get my surgery date. Which is what I want of course, but I still have a fear of failing. I mean, what if I go through ALL of this and still fail. Just like all the other times? On the other hand, I want more than anything to succeed, ya know?

Awesome! I am glad to hear it AJH! Sounds like you are off to a great start. :-)

She nearly had me crying, digging into my past traumas, but I'm slowly recovering. I want to know if there are any stay-at-home moms here that have multiple children, especially crawlers and toddlers. How did you recover after surgery physically? Did you have help available during the full recovery period? And financially, is it a huge strain to get all of the vitamins/supplements?

Oh wow, today??? I pray everything goes well for you! Please let me know how it goes for ya!

Bahahaha!!!! Too funny! Thankfully she's not gonna stand in the way of me getting surgery. I appreciate her concern but I think being a busy mom just adds to my ability to do this!

I'm glad it did! The church I attend is very lively, thankfully! We jump around for praise and worship, but I can only get one hop in! LMBO!

She said she had a two year old. :-D

First off, Let me just say thank you for your responses! I haven't been able to make it to any local support groups yet. So as far as people being able to relate, this is it. It REALLY helps to know someone has been through the same emotions. She emphasized the fact that I don't get nearly enough sleep and told me "she was hearing me say," I was overwhelmed. Isn't every Mom overwhelmed thouth? We have five children, how else would I be, lol?

Update. Had my psych appt. That chic almost made me cry! Had some "stuff" she asked me about and was a little caught of guard. My baby had me up several times last night and I was extremely fatigued! I feel as if I rambled on and on without really saying what I wanted to say. (like now maybe?) I'm feeling really vulnerable having shared personal details with a stranger. I've hardly eaten anything today bc I feel SO exposed. Pray for me. :-/

Hi all! I've got my psych appt tomorrow morning! I'm ready to get it over with. Been going through some strong emotions anticipating how to handle the folks that will "change up" on me after I lose the weight. Did anyone treat you "nicer" or more like a lady when you lost? I really don't want to hold any grudges, but it's difficult to go from invisible to visible just bc of loosing weight. This does not include everyone of course. Is this the kind of stuff I should share at my appt tomorrow or is the focus more about if I'm mentally ready to change my eating habits?

Got my psych appt lined up for Monday. Got my BA in psychology but nervous about breaking down and crying. In other news, in 2 weeks I've lost, a pound. :-/ Errrr, yeah. At least it's progress. NUT cut me down to 1400 calories a day. I drink 18 cups of Water a day, but I struggle with that 1400. All in all, I'm coming along. I can see the light at the end of tunnel. I've come to far to turn back now!

Good point. I actually think of my Dad that passed away at 63. At 39 I'm healthy, aside from the weight. I learned recently how much weight can be a big factor long term to other illness/decease. I don't want to feel great today and pay for it later.

Thank you SO much just what I needed to hear!

I'm guessing from your user name you're in NC. I am as well! So I have had all appointments minus the psychological eval. I just found out I don't have to do the 3/6 month waiting period. I had my second nutrition appt and I am Enlightened about all of the new stuff I've been learning but feeling kinda bad that I've only lost one pound In two weeks. :-/

Is this self sabotage or what? Has this happened to you? Every since I found out I was approved, I've been eating everything! I hate this! :-(

Lol! Ikr? Did u have to do a 3-6 month diet plan before that?

That was a close call! I think when I start nutrition, my diet will be more structured. And the one on one support would be very helpful.

The Food funeral, that is.

YES! That's the perfect way to describe my mind set right now. My first Nutrition meeting isn't until October 30. Lol, it's like my mind keeps telling me, go ahead and eat, it's the last time you'll get to eat it, EVERRRRR.