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Ed, I've been on a diet for 43 years.  Obviously I am not able to do it on my own or it would have been done 42 years ago.  There is so much about obesity that we don't understand.  Quit kicking yourself and use that energy on what is important- taking care of your self.  We are all in your boat.  Come to group, post here, do both- just let us help support you and answer questions. Denise

Thanks for your support on this. I had a massage Saturday and told my massuse. She wanted to know how she could support me in this endeavor but I'm not exactly sure what I want or need. I'm new to chat rooms so I'll fill out a profile later. Edthecat is my cat's name;I probably shouldn't have used that as my screen name as I'm female but I couldn't think of anything. I really appreciate your words. I've been to one support meeting and plan on going back. Thanks again.

I felt the same way.  I felt guilty that I had failed so many times and even terrified that I might not be successful this way either.  I thought, what if I am one of those that learns to cheat around the tool?  How could I look my family in the eyes?  We go through a lot of emotional ups and downs and more so pre-op and immediately post-op.  Just hold on and take one day at a time.  You will not regret your choice.  You may have moments of questioning but I don't hear of too many people *****gret the WLS.  I don't.  I can't believe how well I am doing.  I am starting to have a feeling of well being that I have not enjoyed in years!!  I feel more confident in my physical self...that I can handle things physically which previously I would not have been able to do.  I fit in normal chairs now.  I can cross my legs.  I am down 6 dress sizes!!!  Amazing.  It's so worth it.  Just work through your emotions as they come and take it one day at a time.  GOOD LUCK!!