StephanieRR

Thank you Recycled!! I will do just that!! I have bought myself a few new things as a treat and I do get so excited when I get into the next size down. I will get started this evening.

So sorry Nancy, but you are right..It is an old habit. An old habit that we had done for years to comfort ourselves. I am only just about 2 mos out so I have not went back to my old habits, nor do I ever hope to. However, I always did in the past, or I wouldn't have got into the shape I was in. It is human that we take comfort in old habits sometimes.,Forgive yourself and move on. Wishing you peace and happiness today. Keep holding your head high and dwell on your accomplishments, not your downfalls. You will be fine I have no doubt.

It still seems odd to me that I can let my "fat clothes" go now! I have every size in my closet from 18-28. I am currently down to a 22 and i still have not let go of my 28,26,24's!! I know I will never need them again, but it's a habit I had developed through the years. Thinking I'd better keep them "just in case"...and as usual, I always did. Maybe this weekend I will clean out my closets and start donating them. Thank you for reminding me. It is totally natural that you feel that way. But it has really hit home to me that I will never see those sizes again!...And niether will YOU!

It is so exciting when you get to meet your surgeon. YAY! You are on your way to your new journey! I wish you the best success!

Hooray for you!!! That is awesome!! Congrats on your date and a belated Happy Birthday! I wish you huge success on your new journey!

Wow!!! What a wonderful feeling that has to be!! Congrats and thank you for sharing!! It is so encouraging to hear! Keep it up!

How exciting!! Just do what they tell you and you should be fine. It's an amazing journey. I wish you great success!!

So excited for you!! Thank you for the encouring share!!! Keep it up and keep that fabulous posative attitude!!

I was a coffee freak before my pre-op diet. When I read NO caffiene, sugar, or carbonation while doing my homework for the surgery, I decided to kick the habit. I drank my last cup of coffee December 26th and started my preop diet the 27th. Kicked sugar and carbonation as well. Since then I have been told I can have it in moderation. However, my skin looks amazing! I'm not for sure which of the 3 has made the difference so I dedcided to just make it a permanant change. I feel super about it. I do occasionally allow myself a cup of decaf tea if I feel like I'm missing my coffee too much.

That is so cool!! I don't really know that i have found anyone in my area, but I am happy to just hang out in here when I can. The people are phenominal!! I love it that you are so in touch!!

Way to go!! That's awesome! Keep up the great work.

I would ask your nutitionist. I do know that sugar free popsicles were allowed. I loved them. They helped get me through!

It will be soooooo worth it!! I'm so happy for you!! YAY!! I wish you only the greatest success! Fear not the liquid diet. You make it through that and you are through the toughest part. just remind yourself it is a temporary stage toward your permanant goal!!

It only takes a spark to shine bright in the darkness!! I agree he has started a great source of support for people like me! I enjoy reading and sharing with everyone. Extremely encouraging!!

So happy for you! I love reading people's success stories and postings! Very encouraging!! Keep up the great work! You have done fabulous!

More than likely it is the blood pressure medicine. When I went off mine, I couldn't believe the energy I had. I hope all goes well. You are doing great!

Please do not be discouraged. Look at your overall weight loss! That's incredible!! You should feel really good. i understand your concern, but lets look at it like this..Suppose you only lost 6 pounds a month for the next 6 mo. That would be 36 more pounds!! Dwell on the good and remember, the pounds lost is just a number on the scale. It doesn't reflect inches, behavior changes, making wise and healthier choices, loose clothing, compliments, how much better you feel, etc... Stay positive and hang in there. I think you are doing awesome!! Focus on your Non-scale victories! Keep up the great work

Oh my goodness!! You look totally amazing!! I am down from a 28 to a 22 and I'm excited about that. To see you from 22 to 14 is soooo encouraging! Thank you for sharing!!! Keep up the great work!

I feel for ya. That first week of clear liquids is a toughy, but you'll appreciate the pureed foods once you are past this stage. I was allowed to have sugar free popsicles and that helped alot. Those were the most flavorful things I had all week. Maybe those will help sustain you a bit. Stay positive and Best wishes for success.

I found the liquid diet the hardest part. 1 week of clear fluids the first week post op. Once you make it past that, it gets way better. I also will warn you that I did not do well with the anisthesia. I was sick my first 3 days. Once it wore off I was super! Absolutely no pain at all. Best wishes to you!

Too Funny! Congrats on your new journey!! i wish you great success!

Praying you will have a speedy recovery and all the success your family has had will continue with you. I'm so excited for you!! Enjoy your new journey!

Praying for accuracy and a speedy recovery! Congratulations!! How exciting for you!! I'm sure all will go well. Wishing you great success. Just make sure you follow their instructions and you should be fine.