Ok never mind Mel. Its amazing that it was you who wrote because my husband and I told a couple friends about a couple of you on the panel and about you I said, "You would hardly think that she had serious weight issues in her life." You look wonderful and congrats on an amazing achievement so far! You were definitely a huge inspiration!

Hi I was apart of Dr.Snyder's panel last sat and the lady u are asking about her name is Jackie and her OH profile is jagracer. I hope this helps! Glad you enjoy the seminars. I have been a part of a couple of his panels.

Thanks, Kathy.  I love the Sobe lean and I also use a lot of the Crystal Light or similar product.  I've been having a real hard time with my eating.  My mother died on September 25th and I've since become a grazer.  I don't know why, I can't explain it, I know that part of it is grief, but it's like I don't have the same will and desire that I did before.  And I don't seem to know where to get it from.  I think that I need to start going to support group again.  I wasn't impressed with the first one I went to and didn't go again.  I need to try the one in my neighborhood and see if it is better.

Thanks to everyone on this board for their support.  I know it's not been easy for any one here.  The decision that each of us has made to get healthy, is a hard one and the road is not easy to follow.  I know that we can all get through it...with a little hekp from our friends here.

Cindy

Thank you both for replying to my post. Every little bit helps me feel not so alone in this. I do not have any support other than what I seek out in support groups or message boards or get from Dr. Snyder's office. I think that is something that is going to make this a tough road to travel on.

I can't talk about this with my friends or family (I am even trying to figure out now how to get home from the surgery by cab or something since I can't ask for their help.). I know how important Dr. Snyder feels support is, so I am a bit afraid that this is the one thing that may get in my way.

I guess I am a bit upset too that I wasn't allowed to go to the pre-op nutrition class yesterday (it got too full) because I need to figure out what andhow to eat before surgery so I don't gain weight. I am very frustrated right now.

I am sorry to be venting so much - it is nerves and being sad about my situation.

I am going back and forth. I get to watching too many Hallmark type shows and I think about my kids and if something bad happened to me during surgery. But I know I have to stay positive and I have faith in my surgeon, I know people who have come through just fine....  Now I have to figure out if my mom should come up to help me. I am not so sure if it will be a help... she stresses me out. She is OCD about cleaning and I would rather spend my time with my kids. My mom isn't crazy about my husband either --she is very picky so I am always stressing about what she is thinking etc. So to me I'm not sure it would be worth it. Even tho she has offer to come up several times. I am torn....