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RESOLVE: to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall determine my own destiny with weight by focusing on being healthy and focusing on my goals for myself.

Resolve is an attribute that can dwindle quickly in the face of adversity and despair. When you are having trouble with getting the exercise you need or remembering to reduce your food intake, reaffirm your resolve by focusing on the goals and remembering that many of us are in the same boat with you. We all have issues where we rely on food for comfort, but our support system is there to help us through those times. The holidays are coming and through the joy and sometimes sorrow that can happen this time of year we must have resolve. The wonderful treats and foods that are made by friends and family are hard to resist. Don't resist them, but use moderation. Remember if you have had some types of surgery how bad sugar can be for you. I go into this holiday season for the second time since surgery and it is much better to go to large gatherings and not have to ask everyone to move their chair or move out of the way so you can get through the crowd (while everyone else that was smaller than me didn't need to do that.). I don't have to go back for food and I get more time to socialize with family and friends. Resolve kept me on my path and still does.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

Rodney


P.S.   Don't forget that Plattsburgh WLS Support Group is meeting on  November 24th. If you need details ask at the AMC office or send me a message. We welcome current and past patients, Friends and Family.  Here is a link to the forum site for the support group. http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Pburghsupport/

My pleasure Jan. It will be the folks who turn out that will make the experience great. We can form some great support centers for folks who need it and provide valuable experience to anyone who is getting ready for the process. It can be nice to share stories and get ideas how to improve some situations we have that are less than optimal. I also woud like to be able to educate the supporting friends and family of WLS patients. Sometimes the support structure can be reinforced when they get to really understand the process and what folks go through to become free of the weight that holds them back. I was glad to have you and Debbie show up and look forward to maybe seeing some new faces at the november meeting.

Rodney

Went to the Support Group at CVPH.  What a wonderful thing to have people who can encourage you as you progress through the WLS process.  I would encourage anyone living in the Plattsburgh area to come to the Novemeber meeting.  Thank you Rodney for putting this Support Group together.

Today 10/27 at 7pm, CVPH Medical Center, Auditorium A, I will have a sign posted on the door

That says "WLS Support Group Here"

 I got my surgery date- Nov 18th!!!

I thought I'd be forever with the insurance company to get my approval- but it was just a couple days and I got it!!