Looking for a buddy in PA

[FaithfromPA1983 5]

Hi! I'm Faith. I'm 31, single and pre-op about 2 months or so in. Struggling with the pre-op expectation of losing 10% of my weight. Feeling like I'm just failing at another diet. I attend the monthly support groups my program offers but would love a buddy. I'm located in Central Pa and am planning to have surgery at Evangelical Community Hospital on Lewisburg with Dr. Motto. Hope to talk to you soon!

[mttopma 17]

Hi Faith, I am from Pa, but will have my surgery at Geisinger in Danville on Dec 12. I was planning on having the sleeve but changed today to gastric by-pass because of my reflux problem. Good luck to you through your journey. The destination will be worth the trip. Mary Ann

[FaithfromPA1983 5]

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I wish you well on your journey and am here if you ever need support!

[avermette 30]

Hi Faith! I'm from California but also going through the pre op process. I'm about 4 months in. The first couple of months were hard. I wanted to eat anything and everything because I thought once I have the surgery I won't be able to eat anything! After awhile I thought if nothing else this will give me an opportunity to start slow so once I have the surgery I won't have to "detox" or have any serious withdrawls. I given up soda and all carbonated drinks. Cut out most sugars but really struggle when it's that time of month the hardest part is eating slowly and chewing my food to mush I have not been successful with that at all. Anyway my point is it was really hard and discouraging in the beginning. I've never been successful with dieting hence the surgery. I want it enough to do the best that I can and that's all anyone can ask for. Good luck to you. It does get easier and the closer I get to surgery the more motivated I become. I love this forum for the support it offers. Take advantage everyone is here to help and encourage!!

[FaithfromPA1983 5]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[samanthar 46]

Hi faith. I am from PA. I had my sleeve October 29th.

[FaithfromPA1983 5]

How are you doing?