sarahbee77

How is everyone doing? I'm 3 days out and so frustrated at the gas pains! I knew to expect them but I didn't realize how much they would hurt. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm Monday too - so nice to connect with people feeling the same way!! We've got this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm Monday too! Also so nervous and excited at the same time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

OK - Im a single mom with two kids (ages 7 and 8) and an insanely active 1 year old puppy. I am thrilled to have been approved and am ready for this journey- but as I sit here and look around, Im overwhelmed thinking of what I need to do to prep for this. Ive taken care of: protein shakes, a good Water bottle, Vitamins and calcium chews, pack a hospital bag, babysitting and dog care set for a week - I also need a pedicure for sure. But then what?! anyone else nervous about what happens next?

I used to think that way too. In all honestly, I secretly hated fat people. I thought they were just lazy (horrified to admit that but its true). Then I became morbidly obese and the joke was on me. The decision to do this is not an easy one -and I have learned that obese people are some of the hardest working most dedicated people out there (it takes so much to keep trying when our bodies are fighting us every step of the way). There is so much research and data to support the need for these procedures - guide her towards some of those if it would help. I think being non-emotional may help in educating people on obesity and why someone would chose this path. Good luck - remember its a huge change for her too.

Im June 6th too! looking forward to tracking our progress together