A big wow moment for me!!!!!!!

I am not sure how significant this will seem to most but for me it was a real break through.  Today I was out running errands and I got a call on my cell from my daughter.  She is going through a really hard time and her news wasn't great and my stress level was very high.    Next thing I knew I was pulling into the McDonalds drive thru.   There were a few cars in front of me and all of a sudden I found myself asking myself what I was doing and why did I think going through the drive thru would make me feel any better or take away what was worrying me.  So I got out of line and left with no food and went home.    I know for a normal person this wouldn't be a big deal, but for me it was huge, because I did not turn to food in an emotional time and I survived.  I made it through and felt good about it.   I know that before this surgery I could have never had the willpower to do such a thing.      Ya for me!!!!!!! Sally

Absolutely YEAH for you!!  That is a HUGE deal.  Most of us here have those very same struggles and  same ways of coping -- "just eat something, you'll feel better".  For you to have stopped and realized what you were about to do and NOT do it is fantastic.    I will remember that story when I am post-op (one month from today!) and about to go back to my old ways of coping. Thanks for sharing that story and keep fighting those old impulses !!! Maria

Yeah for you.  Congratulations on your decision.  It is a huge deal when you realize that food isn't all that it used to be.  Keep up the good work. Christine

Sally,  GOOD FOR YOU!  You are working on the mental part of weight loss...that is a big deal...CONGRATS! Rosemary

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Awesome testimony!! Way to go!!!

Sally, that is a big deal!  The fact that I haven't eaten over my job situation is amazing to me, so I know just how you feel.  good for you!

My hat goes off to you! That IS a big moment. I will think of you when I am tempted in a stressful situation and say,"If Sally can do it then I can too."

Sally, That is a major accomplishment!!! I know pre-op McD's was a comfort & habit for me!!! You should be proud of yourself for pulling out of there before it was too late!!! Congrats!!! Cece

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! that is an terrific - empowering WOW moment. you deserve a treat - go for a maincure / pedicure or something special - that you'd like!  you certainlyy *deserve* it!  thanks for sharing, Britt