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Had a really cool moment this weekend

Creekimp13

By Creekimp13, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Creekimp13    5,840

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I'm on a super restrictive liquid diet and my surgery is 11 days away.

Yesterday, I cooked the whole traditional Thanksgiving meal for my family.

When I wasn't eating any of it, my surgery came up as dinner conversation.... Joy!

And of course....there were naysayers. Gentle naysayers...but naysayers. And I expect this. People are gonna have different opinions, and of course people worry....I wasn't offended.

But here's the cool part....

My daughter, who was home from college, jumped right into that conversation. But instead of addressing the naysayers, she says to me:

"Mom, have I told you how proud I am of you for addressing your health issues? When you called last week and told me your new a1c numbers were in the normal range and that you've already corrected your pre-diabetes, I was so happy. I want you to be around a long, long time, and I think you're doing so well. Last time we went for a walk together and I had to tell you to slow down cause you were killing me, I knew you were on the right track. I know your surgery is going to go really well because I know you research the hell out of everything you do. I am really excited for you, and really proud of you. Good job."

My naysayers...were quiet after that.

God, my kid is awesome. What a cool person she's grown into.

Sorry for the proud Mommy gush... just meant a lot to me.

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Sosewsue61    3,185

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Aww that made me tear up....

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mylighthouse    782

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That is so cool, your daughter does sound awesome.

Congratulations on choosing to get healthier and I wish you the best on your upcoming surgery. :)

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Frickets    16

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Naysayers gonna naysay... thats what they do.

And have they ever taken on a challenge like the one you are about to? I doubt it. So.... they have nothing to offer on the topic.

Your post tells me you have done 2 things exactly right. Researched your surgery and raised and excellent daughter.

Keep going the way you are going. You are going to do great!

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