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I started my Pre-surgery Liquid plan. My surgery is slated for 11/7. I feel weird.. I feel so full with the Meal Replacements shakes..it’s all good. I will be honest with you, I’m kind of nervous. My mom who is heavy set herself who is also a diabetic has the audacity to lecture me what I shouldn’t be eating before my surgery date. She gave me this entire speech / lecture as though she had been sleeved before and advised me of the vegetables I shouldn’t be eating before my surgery date. According to her its standard surgery procedure. I might bleed to death. I was so annoyed! I was so taken back. Unfortunately I don’t have anyone to be with me after the surgery she is the only person that’s not working that will be available to drive me home from the hospital. I have concerns. I feel as though she’s going to try to either challenge or try to knock me down and I can’t let her! I need to embrace for impact!

I start my liquid diet tmr. My surgery begins 11/7 in Atlanta, GA. I feel as though I’m parting ways with an ex.

Mine in November 7, Atlanta GA very excited! Looking forward to it. [emoji4]

Honestly i can't wait to flaunt my new body!!! The majority of my family are all females and they are either overweight or skinny. One of famous slogans I hear when they visit me here in GA is "I look swollen" easier way of avoiding the fact that I'm fat. Here's another catchy phrase.. "those jeans make you look skinny" ok I'm on a roll.. " I get compared to other obese family members meanwhile the person that's speaking to me is just as obese as I am. I often say to myself why don't they ever use themselves as the example when trying to compare me to the voluptuous person. My goal is take a trip to NYC and flaunt my new body, cut my hair not sure or trim it.. I'm excited to get sweet revenge! Lol

great advise Rainbow Warrior.

My husband is also supportive along with my daughter. I may have to pick and chose also whom I wish to discuss as well. keep encouraged and continue the journey.

Be encouraged! Hope all goes well.

I agree re not to be shameful of the surgery eventually it will be a topic of conversation. Who knows I may be able to empower someone else. It's all up to me.

One of the challenges I might encounter is my mother who is overweight herself and is a diabetic. My concern is she may think we need to compete because there are times she will occasionally remind me how heavier I am than she is. Why she needs to express this is beyond me? In the interim, I can see her trying to have me participate in restaurant meal platters oppose to preparing nutritional meals at home either for myself or for the both of us. She's unable to participate in any of the Bariatric surgeries due to a medical condition, if not I seriously believe she would be on the bandwagon. I will be strong.. it's ALL ABOUT ME

Thank you, Mountaingal! I greatly appreciate your support and much success to yourself and everyone who needs moral support. We are all in this together. I will be sleeved in November... looking forward to the journey. Be well!

To mzsantiago88 you are not alone! I am also. I live in Middle, GA and all my family live in NY. I find they are very critical. The majority of my family are women and I find they can be very opinionated and critical. When you get them together especially around the holidays oh my look out! They are very much into body shaming. My mother who lives here in GA with me wants me to confide in them. I told her I didn't want her to to tell them as I gave her my reasons why. For example, they would not be supportive, however, at this time it's ALL ABOUT ME right now. It's not About my mom either trying to please the family. I need to make me happy. This is my journey. I would not be surprised if she went behind my back and told a family member or two what I plan to do, which would not surprise me, but I have to remember it is and will always be ABOUT ME.. it's my journey along with others who wish to sincerely join me!

Any November Schedulers?

Is anyone from Warner Robins or Macon GA area?

I am from Warner Robins, hello. I'm scheduled for surgery In November. I am very excited!