Moved out of panicsville..................

and into the Village of Hope! I am so happy that I do not have to feel the panic of weight gain anymore. It has consumed my life for a very long time. I just want to live again and be happy with who I am. Sometimes I think that constant panic over my weight just caused me to eat more. Hopefully, with this surgery, I will not have that awful feeling anymore. Did anyone else have these panicky thoughts.

Gail: Been there done that:  but the Village of Hope is so much nicer then panicsville. I too want to be happy again;  and you know what .  I AM I woke up this morning and feel really good about myself;  the exercise daily is starting to increase my energy level and I get to meet new people and make new friends. I will keep you in my prayers. I never really had a favorite Bible verse but one that keeps coming to mind  especially since surgury is "  I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me "  

Hi Gail,

I had those same reservations right up to the morning of the surgery in fact. I figured I'd be the only bariatric patient in history to visit the cafeteria while in the hospital.......high fashion hospital gown and all, but it didn't happen. In fact, I wasn't even hungry for the first few days and now that I do get the itch, a popsicle or sf pudding satisfies really well. Emotional eating is becoming a thing of the past.

Mark

I obsess more about my weight now that I ever did...no good reason for it either because I have never had a gain....UGH Diana RNY 9/17/03 Dr Roe 360/196/forever aiming at 180

I AM EXCITED FOR YOU. YOUR DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. BEST WISHES TO YOU.

I am with Diana on this one.  I obsess about my weight all the time.  I am almost a daily weigh-er.  I do not want to see the scale go back up ever so I get on the scale every day and it keeps me honest.  If it move up a couple pounds I know I need to kick up the exercise (or get back on track) & make better food choices.  Of course I was always on every kind of diet and looking into every kind of diet pill/plan/food, etc.  Those days are behind me.  I don't consider myself on a diet anymore.  I am living my life and making good choices (most of the time) and I am in this for life.   I'll be praying for you!  Hugs, Robin

Wow, Your day is almost here!!! Right now, take one moment at a time. Don't let your imagination drive you insane. Yes, We have all had those thoughts. Can't wait til you are home and on the losing bench!