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I felt the same way leading up to my surgery. Now (almost 11 months later), I feel it was one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. Best of luck to you!!! I'm excited for you!!!

I feel for you. I really do. Everyone says "You must be so happy with your weight loss" or "You look great", but all you can see is the weight you want to be, the pounds left to loose, and the skin that just won't go away. When I found myself where you are now, I picked a body part I actually like to show off (my legs in shorts or skirts), and I focused on that. Now, I still love my legs, but I've noticed my cheek bones, jaw line and shoulders too. Keep your focus on your changing body and not on the food. I've also started horseback riding again (haven't done that in a loooooong time), and that keeps me focused on the positive things. I also noticed that if I don't hit a certain amount of calories a day, I feel MISERABLE. I have no energy to ride, and my riding lessons are just awful! I have goals for my riding that I want to meet. That helps me focus on staying healthy, building the right muscles and eating to support strenuous rides (anyone who says that riding is not exercise has never been on a horse before lol). I hope you are able to find a hobby like mine to take your mind away from food and keep your body healthy. Please see a therapist that specializes in helping people that have had WLS. I think that it's very important. Much love, Marcie