cadladykim

Thanks for the replies everyone. i know they will eventually come around when they see that surgery didn't kill or disfigure me (their main concern). The questions I have the hardest time answering is "You'll have to eat less after surgery - so just do it now that way you wont need the surgery. Just eat that way now and it will be the same. How is having a surgery different than just doing that?" I dont know how to answer this? My mom and dad, just last night tried to push me into hypnosis telling me it's just as good. They are so very desperate for me NOT to do this for fear of complications or death during or after surgery. They all think it's about lack of willpower (and I admit it is to a degree). I've lost almost 30 pounds in the last 6 months during my weigh in's. maybe that's why they think it will continue if I just have enough will power and don't eat as much. Teaches me to be successful, huh?! There are no support groups in my area. the hospital has information meetings every month but they are rarely attended and are not support meetings - besides I live about an hour away from the hospital. t's so aggravating I cry myself to sleep most nights thinking about this. Last weigh in is on the 23rd! I want the surgery NOW and for it all to be done and over with so i can get on with my life!