Infernogoddess

Prayers for all

I found BariatricPal through the suggestion of reaching out to other pre and post op individuals theough my orientation. I thought that was a great idea so here I am. So Hello I am Michelle and I am in just the begining stages. Such as I met the requirements and have done orientation but thats all, Really deciding if this is for me or not (I have self-control issues with carbonated beverages). Though I have tried other weight loss options I have not hit a healthy weight in about 11 years. I truly believe I can do everything they are asking of me but the cola is an issue. In fact I do most of the "hard" stuff already. Although I believe whats hard to follow would be a personal thing. I am very open and honest and would answer any questions or love any advice people had in the early steps and beyond.

I appreciate all advice and bringing up things such as the additional concerns of teeth and financial factors is a great help. I am alsso one of those 2 to 3 liters a day people. I understand its an addiction at this point and I have given it up befpre. So please everyone thanks for the encouragement and thoughts.

Thank you, I am going to sprite to get away from the caffeine. Small steps.

I may be wrong but I do believe that diet changes can amp up those feelings.

Fear is the hardest thing to puah past in my experience. The anxiety goes with that for me. I am not even as far in the process as you are and I feel like those things could hit me any day now. You are not alone in these feelings/hormones. Honestly I am not sure there is a way to help you right this minute but know that your feelings if I were a betting person are very common and I hope someone else can give advice to ride them out.

So, I will start with Hello, I new as well and was recommended to look for support members to speak with before I make my final decision. My insurances cover most costs and I am at the borderline for approval. If there iss anyone willing to PM I would be greatful.