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Thanks Sarahgirrl...I appreciate you!!!

Thanks Sarahgirrl...I appreciate you!!!

So glad you are home and recovering. And the pain is manageable. I go tomorrow morning and I'm having several breakdowns worrying if I will be ok.. Glad to hear you are doing well!! Keep up the posts in your recovery.

Ok guys...my surgery was rescheduled from 5:45 pm to 9:45am...have to be there at 6:15 and leave the house by 4:30. I'm getting really really scared again. My girls have both come to me so worried. I've tried to reassure them but...i have these breakdown moments too...did everybody have doubts?? Did everybody feel a little worried?? I know I want this, but my mind keeps going..."what if". I'm a pretty scared person as it is, super anxious and worry about a lot of things but...I don't know...I just need reassurance I will be ok.. :'(

Yummmm can't wait to eat it!!

So I am scheduled for my surgery in a few weeks, I am trying to get myself eating now the way I will need to later...everything I have read says this will make it easier for me after, plus...I was asked to loose 10lbs. I am doing fine for myself. I fix myself separate items from my family. The thing is...one big reason I am doing this is to help my children. Both our girls are heavy for their ages (my hubs and I are both too and he will be having his surgery in the spring) I do NOT want my kids to have to go through this. I want to help them now while they are little. It is my duty as their mom who loves them more than anything in this world. Where I am having trouble is dinner...what in the world do I make for a family that is low in fat, low in sugar, high in Protein and...my kids will actually eat?? I love my babies and I don't want them to suffer the way I did as a child/teen/adult. The teasing and laughing and being left out. I also don't want them to loose their confidence or self esteem at the hands of me...because I didn't take control... They are both dancers and are very active kids...good grief are they active...but the weight sticks in their tummy area just like mine and my husbands. (He says it's sympathy weight from when I was pregnant...nearly 10 years ago lol) Anyway..any ideas or advice other parents can give me on how to handle the dinner situation and also...tips on weeding out the crap like hoho's in the lunch box..what do I swap it for and the chips...without them crying...and hating it. I want them to see that eating right can be great!!! I know it can...I've done it a million times but...you all know... Thanks y'all! ~dreaming

Thank you!! I will probably have my breakdown tomorrow and need you to talk me off my ledge!!

I hear you...and I understand. Here is what I hear after those thoughts cross my mind... 1. You have spent almost all of your life doing some form of dieting...this is not normal. 2. Sure you lose 25-40 lbs...but you cannot possibly keep up with what it took to get to there annnndddd...you have much more to loose than just 40 lbs. 3. Easy would have been one of the many pills I've tried to take to lose weight...this...this is NOT easy. I wish you luck on coming to your own peace with this. I am scared too..I do get it. I am worried and scared and full of fear at times..but...I am also afraid of doing nothing and having to have a heart bypass or developing diabetes, or having a stroke from being overweight. Keep in touch. And if you need to talk we are all here for you!!

My surgeons office called today!! They moved my surgery up from 5:45 pm to 9:45am!! Have to be there at 6:15 and I live about 2 hours away but...soooo thrilled to not have to be at the end of the day!!

Congrats!!! You look fabulous!!

The smallest size I can remember being was an 8 in 8th grade...and I seriously staaaarrved myself at that young age to get to that 8. I am just starting my journey with my surgery Friday morning. I can't even imagine ever being a size 6...

Pleasssseee tell me I won't be starving like I am on this 3 day clear liquid diet after the surgery...I actually feel like sobbing.

I sent you a pm!!

Even though this was an accident, thanks for all the info!! What GREAT ideas!! I too wish you could come live with me and teach me all these things!! I really hope to learn all these little tricks and recipes!! I would LOVE any recipes you have!! I will pm you with my email if you are willing to share still!!!

Best wishes froggy!!

And your arms and back!

I see it!!! In your face and legs and a bit in the belly! It's only been a month and I see it!! Way to go!!!

Erin!!! I read some of your posts!!! You are rocking this girl!! Way to go!!

Everyone on here has done so well!! Anybody wanna throw some advice to the last of the feb group to finally finish up??

Ohhh friends!!! I've tried to join the march thread but...I need to be with you all!! My surgery is Friday!! Getting nervous but...so excited!! Can't wait To join y'all!!

I think so!! Still I am very nervous and really wish it was much earlier but.. I'm just thankful to be able to have the surgery.

No...I have no idea. I'm a squeeze in as I was scheduled feb 4, got an upper respiratory infection and had to reschedule..and I chose another surgeon in the group, actually he's the founder if the practice.

My surgery is on Friday...I'm a lil bummed because it's not till 5:45pm!!! That's a long day of NO eating or drinking!! I'm on a clear liquid diet starting today (and it sucks the big one) sooo lethargic. I'm a worrier too...so I totally understand. But I too am trying to stay positive! We got this!!

Last night of solid food...3 days pre-op liquid diet starts tomorrow...nerves are super kicking in now...but also this time...I'm excited! I'm looking forward to a happy, healthy life and feeling better than I ever have. I'm praying for all of you, please keep me in your positive thoughts and prayers too!!

I'm having mine on the 7th. Isn't the 8th a Saturday?? I'm getting nervous too. We can do this!!