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I had surgery last week and oh my Lanta, i am getting a little depressed. I keep telling myself this is going to be so worth it but dang I still hurt, can't sleep in my bed, can't eat food, and I'm by myself all day. Not to mention it hurts to get up and down and if I drop something..... Forget about it lol. Sorry guys I think I'm just a little tired and needed to vent. But don't get me wrong I look forward to the future and am so excited for this new journey!!! This IS going to be worth it, I know it :)

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I had surgery last week and oh my Lanta' date=' i am getting a little depressed. I keep telling myself this is going to be so worth it but dang I still hurt, can't sleep in my bed, can't eat food, and I'm by myself all day. Not to mention it hurts to get up and down and if I drop something..... Forget about it lol. Sorry guys I think I'm just a little tired and needed to vent. But don't get me wrong I look forward to the future and am so excited for this new journey!!! This IS going to be worth it, I know it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Hi Kristin,

HOPE .... You are right that is the critical piece. The Pain will get us to the surgery but I have found only Hope will carry you down the path to Victory.

"Hope in Your Future is POWER in Your PRESENT".

Seize your Victory every day.. I did and so did my sister www.300poundsdown.com and others following "30 Seconds to Victory plan."

People mistakenly think that this journey is about doing the Extraordinary but it's not... It's about doing the ORDINARY, DAILY.

Lee

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Kristi....

One day at a time...every day will get a lil bit better....you can do it !!!

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I completely understand what you are saying. The first week after surgery I thought I had made a mistake. I was in pain, I could hardly eat or drink anything and my emotions were all over the place.

I made it, and so will you. I'm 6 months out and 75 pounds down. It was not easy, but you can do it!!

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Hi Kristin,

HOPE .... You are right that is the critical piece. The Pain will get us to the surgery but I have found only Hope will carry you down the path to Victory.

"Hope in Your Future is POWER in Your PRESENT".

Seize your Victory every day.. I did and so did my sister www.300poundsdown.com and others following "30 Seconds to Victory plan."

People mistakenly think that this journey is about doing the Extraordinary but it's not... It's about doing the ORDINARY, DAILY.

Lee

Lee, all I can say is thank you for sharing your sisters blog. I have been reading it for the past hour or so. All I can say is wow, God is good! I'm thankful for her and you and sharing your journeys so that those of us who are a few steps behind on similar adventures may find abundant amounts of encouragement in your stories! Thanks!

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Lee' date=' all I can say is thank you for sharing your sisters blog. I have been reading it for the past hour or so. All I can say is wow, God is good! I'm thankful for her and you and sharing your journeys so that those of us who are a few steps behind on similar adventures may find abundant amounts of encouragement in your stories! Thanks![/quote']

Hey Crystal,

Thanks I will be sure to mention that too her. Every extra bit of encouragement she appreciates especially as she works toward the 200 bench mark : )

Have an awesome day!

Lee

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Thats awesome! I'll be cheering her along! You have a splendid day as well :)

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Thanks guys! Esp. Lee. I know in my heart it is going to be worth it and that's what I need to focus on. It is truly inspiring to hear your stories and it really gives me hope :) thanks for letting me vent for a second lol starting over this morning and determined to be grateful and in a good mood :). THANKS for the support!

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I completely understand what you are saying. The first week after surgery I thought I had made a mistake. I was in pain' date=' I could hardly eat or drink anything and my emotions were all over the place.

I made it, and so will you. I'm 6 months out and 75 pounds down. It was not easy, but you can do it!![/quote']

Thank you Colleen! It's so nice to have someone who gets it. I will be just fine... Gonna be worth it :) and CONGRATULATIONS on 75 down!

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