Just stopping in to say Hi!

Hi there!  I'm new to this site and wanted to say thanks to all of you!  I've been reading some very interesting and encouraging posts.  It's so nice to find a site that is full of people who encourage each other. I am pre-surgery.  I am in the process of getting approved (but they've assured me there should be no problem) and taking care of what I need to take care of before the beginning of the rest of my life!   I took care of some personal goals before starting the process.  I quit smoking 4+ months ago and at first it was tough but now - just the thought of one makes me wrinkle my nose in disgust!  I also gave up diet pepsi - I was definately an addict.  The caffeine headache was a killer but I muscled through.   I've made it through (and passed!) the psych consult.  Nutritionist and bloodwork is next and then we schedule.  I'm excited.  Scared, but excited.  The thought of being able to do so many of the things I just sat on the sidelines and watched is invigorating! Thanks for being such an encouraging group and I hope to interract with y'all on a regular basis! Mo

REENIE

WELCOME TO THE GROUP. CONGRATS ON GETTING THROUGH TO WHERE YOU ARE. CONGRATS ON THE STOP SMOKING, BOY THAT WAS A GOOD THING TO DO FOR SURE. I AM 8 YEARS STOPPED. I WAS RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE WITH THE GIVING UP THE PEPSI AND ALL THE JUNK FOOD. I HAVE NOT HAD A PEPSI IN ALMOST 4 YEARS AND I DON'T EVEN MISS IT. WOW YOUR ALMOST TO THE MOST EXCITING TIME OF THE JOURNEY. YOU WILL LOVE IT. YOU HAVE ALL THE NORMAL FEELINGS YOU SHOULD BE HAVING. SO NO PROBLEM THERE. IT'S NOW TIME TO GET UP AND PLAY WITH THE REST OF US LOSER'S AND START YOUR LIFE.. AGAIN WELCOME TO THE GROUP, ITS ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE MORE NEW PEOPLE JOIN US, HAVE A GREAT AFTERNOON AND EVENING AND AN EVEN BETTER TOMORROW,

Reenie, Congrats again and welcome! You have come to the right place!  There are many wonderful people in this forum here for advice, support and friendship.  They have all "been there" in one way or another.........  I was so happy to find OH! I wish you the best as you start this part of your journey and I am so glad you have decided to share it with us! Jeni

Thanks!  I will keep you updated as we go.  We're headed out to Fort Bragg on Sunday for  a week of rest, relax and unwind.  I do have to zoom back here for my mandatory seminar on the 3rd, but totally worth it.  My family is 100% behind my decision.  Now, if I could only figure out how to post my picture!  I keep getting an error message.  I'll get it sooner or later!  I'm persistant - I have had to be - my hubby and I have SEVEN kids between the two of us.  5 boys, 2 girls and let me tell you!  Holidays when they're all here it's pandimonium.  But we all know who is in charge.  Mo