Hi! A Newbie Says Thanks!

Hi everyone I've been reading the site for several months since my surgeon suggested it in his support group. What a blessing the group of you are. When I'm down you pick me up, when I feel great I'm inspired more. Questions I don't even know I need to know are answered. The pre op insurance wait is killing me. I am losing weight but scared to death I'm not doing enough and suddenly I won't be able to say no to food and it'll come back before my surgery. Any of you feel that way? Kathy G.

Just hang in there. It is all worth it.

Thanks for your response! What a difference between your before and after pictures!

I know that I felt that way, and still have doubts that this will "work," despite a better than average weight loss since my Oct 04 RNY. My doctor recommended walking to increase your cardiovascular and pulmonary capacity prior to surgery. Hang in there and I'm glad that you came out to say hello! Kristen

When I first started, I could hardly walk to my car. Now I can moderately walk for 30 to 40 minutes. Plus he has me blowing into a spirameter as much as possible each day. Thanks for your response

Excellent!! It's the baby steps that add up quickly. Before you know it, you'll be running a marathon!

Hey Kathy, You can do it!!!!!!!! Just remember nothing tastes like thin feels. I just thought of that when I would get those feelings and it helped. Now I know how true that is. You will be there before you know it. Hugs, Christine

Thanks Christine, At this point I have no idea what thin feels like. I don't ever remember being thin. I see pictures when I was 3 and 4, but I can't remember anything but feeling fat. I love that saying though. Right now I'm repeating "Everyday I make the choice to live as well as I possibly can...and that starts with exercise and healthy food. I will think that as well. I have notes on my desk and in my car to remind me!

Hang in there...time will fly by and you will be approved. I love this website..I still remember reading all the profiles, over and over and saying wow I wish I could be like 'them'. Tracey

Me too! Now I get to read a few more profiles. One day I'll be able to follow the instructions to put my picture in too. Thanks, I love this site as well!