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Feeling blah - Ok as the time nears I have all of a sudden felt very calm. I question myself if this will work? will I have complications? Will I have the support I need? I am afraid. Scared ...

2 More Days - I am feeling calm. I am not sure if it is because I don't believe it is happening or because I have given up and felt I would live out my life like my mother fighting my weight. ...

almost there - My surgery is almost here. Tuesday. I first got a call to ask if I would change my date I told them I couldn't I had too much coordinating. So it is still the same date. Then I re...

Once Feeling Alone - I have found that i have been given such a gift. That is the gift of support from many of the people from here. I have felt alone while going through this process dealing with th...

Getting close - Have been nothing but a bunch of emotions. I started my preop diet. it is there food. It has a total of 800-900 calories a day though mine have been 750-830. I am depressed and wa...

Stressors - From Friday through today the stress in my life has shot up. I had to pick up my oldest in Indy following the championship for drum ccorp. Between that and having problems with our...

Put in for Time Off - Well I spoke to my boss. She is fantastic. She is the best boss, mentor I have ever had. She said that I must be really mad at her because she voiced how she feels about this surge...

Reaching the Door - I have traveled the long road of yo yo dieting and have finally reached the end. I have finally reached the door. I have my surgery date and insurance approval. nothing left but...

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1st Time - I went to my first surgical support group this evening and it really validates how I feel. All the people talked about how they would sweat  for no reason. I have that. How they w...

Why Seeking Acceptance? - I am 47 years old and why do i seek the acceptance from others? Sonce telling my friend about my procedure and wanting her to be happy for me it didn't turn out that way. What I do...

Moving Fast - Well, my appointments have started and things are moving quickly. I am excited and yet I'm not. i will believe it once I have my surgery date. Once my insurance company gives the ...

At Peace - Haven't written much lately just reading and thinking. I have approval from my insurance company and have my appointments starting in the next 1 1/2 weeks.  I will first see medica...

Another Weekend Alone - I feel so incredibly low. i don't go out and I don't have friends that I do things with. I am tipping the scales at almost 260. I am waiting for my appointment with my surgeon. To...

Support - My friend and I met for dinner tonight. I had told her I wanted to talk to her. She had gastric bypass almost a year ago. So I told her tonight I have made a decision to pursue bar...

Shopping today - I took my youngest out today to get him some shorts. I looked only at purses and shoes. I am so tired of wearing plus sizes. Feeling blue. I haven't been on a date in about 5 year...

The First Step.....check - Well I faced the music and had a physical. Told the doctor all of the things that have been bothering me arches of my feet, hips and my knees. He reviewed everything. My years of h...

Grieving - This past week I am feeing a great amount of grief. Feeling sad, embaressed and ashamed. My appointment with my doctor is Monday. He is very supportive of me and I have no doubts...

Tired - It was a long day. I come to OH to get inspired and something to look forward to. I love to read all of everyones stories. Tonight I expereinced chest tightness and arm pain. I ...

First Step Taken - Well, after thinking about talking to my doctor I decided to call and make an appointment. I have been avoiding the doctors for over 4 years. Was so ashamed of my weight. I was abl...

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Turning a Corner - I have done some deep soul searching this past week. I have made the decision that the sleeve is what will work for me. I am scheduling an appointment with my physician to dicuss. ...

Feeling Flat - It's Saturday and I don't want to do anything. Feeling flat and worn out.  been doing allot of reasearch on surgery. The more I read the more I understand how this would be a reaso...

The Beginning - I am obese, alone in this world besides my 2 sons. I feel I have hit rock bottom. I do not leave the house after work. I sit in front of the TV. I had a gym membership went 1 time...