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Don't feel beat up, everyone's cir****tances are different and we all go through different tragedies and handle them differently. You've made a brave, huge step in posting this and being so honest. I am also a Kathy C (hehehe), although I haven't had my surgery yet (April 12th is my date), my mother and a dear friend had gastric bypass 11 years ago before they had as much support and knowledge as they have now and it seemed a little more invasive and less knowledge of the do's and don'ts. I see my mom struggle with slowly regaining and she knows she needs to make the changes but life keeps getting in her way. Don't give up - each day is a new day. As long as we don't settle for defeat and keep setting and resetting our goals and make big chafes when we can and little ones the rest of the time, we will be fine. Go get em Kathy C - the name alone tells me you are strong and ready to jump back on the losing track.
That would be changes not chafes. We don't need any big chafes hehehe. And I probably should have mentioned that my mom is still down half or more of the weight she lost and is healthier and happier than she was or ever could have been without the surgery. She was having trouble getting around and she has spent 11 years being able to participate in life rather than sitting longingly on the sidelines. Pat yourself on the back for what you have done and start a new chapter. I think this one is going to be even better.
Thank you the encouraging words, I have already started making better decisions. Filled the fridge with healthy food choices. Cutting out bread which is my weakness. No snack foods in the house!! Grandkids are like what happened at Gigi's house? They will have to settle for fruit and healthier choices too! My biggest thing will be getting more active, I have gotten way too comfortable on the couch!
It has been good for me to be able to express my feelings here.
Thanks to everyone that has replied to my post. You have inspired me.
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