1 month out

alright, so it's the weirdest thing. i don't know if your hormones are still outta wack at 1 month, or maybe because it's around "that time of the month" but i've been feeling a little blah lately. i've been waking up very anxious, maybe because my brain hasn't stopped and the first thing i think about when i wake up is **** i gotta get something in my stomach so i can take my vitamins. i'm so early out that i can't sit here and say i regret it, i mean i haven't even started to notice the weight loss yet. i know things will get better, i look at all of you and just get so inspired because i feel better knowing that there are tons of other younger people who have gotton wls and love it and would do it all over again. i think the reality is setting in that i'm growing up lol and i'm scared of it. i dunno, plus i get myself all worked up about the horror stories i read on the other boards, and then come onto this board and everyone is so supportive of eachother and it makes me feel better. but i tell you what - reading those horror stories could totally make you second guess getting surgery, but then again...if i read each horror story of car accidents i would probably second guess myself about getting into a car everyday huh?!?!

I'm 8 mos out and still get anxious/whacked out.  It happens!  You're going through some really huge changes - physically, emotional, mentally, spiritually.  So whether its hormones, adjusting to a new body, or figuring out how to date again, what you're feeling is completely normal.  Right now, you're only a month out from surgery, so your body still has a long way to go to even be completely healed.  Be gentle with yourself, keep taking those vitamins and give yourself time.  Consider ANYTHING you're juggling to be right on track with where you're supposed to be.  And once that weight starts flying off, your worries about making the wrong choice will disappear.  Yes, some surgical horror stories happen, but that's the risk we take when we choose a very serious path to reclaim our health.  That's why it's very important to follow your SUR and NUT guidelines forever.  No playing around with the rules.  If the other boards scare you, then just come hang out with us here.  You'll always find awesome friends to cheer you on!

Here's to a beautiful start, Kara! 
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