Just left my son at BYU!

Good evening, Sisters! We just returned home tonight after a 10 hour drive from Provo. My eldest child, Levi will beginning his first class as a freshman at BYU. This has to be the hardest thing I've ever done! Leaving him was terrible! He tells us he just isn't sure that he wants to go on a mission. We are gratefull that he decided to go to BYU! We are just trusting in the Lord at this time. On the WLS front - I'm 11 days postop and I'm a bad bandster. I did great on the preop diet, but my doc told me to advance my diet as tolerated... so I did! I don't have much restriction, so I know I have to try harder. I could use your prayers that I can change my mindset and my life. Thank you for all of your support! 231/213/130

Annette, I totally understand where you are coming from with your son going off to college. My daughter just started at the University of Utah. I didn't even get to go and drop her off. I don't drive and my husband couldn't get off work. A close friend (both to my daughter and to myself) in our ward coincidently was going to Salt Lake that weekend anyway and offered to take my daughter to college for us. Encourage your son to get involved in institute and with the student ward. He should be around some Returned missionaries and others waiting for their mission calls. That will be a good influence for him. Keep him in your prayers (i'm sure you are already). We can't give up on these kids. As far as the WSL goes, it takes a little time for your mind to adjust. Thankfully our pouches won't allow the binging that was so much a part of our lives pre-WLS. For me at least, when I got used to eating a lesser amount and my body and mind caught up with each other, I no longer desired or craved the foods that were taboo. Keep drinking your water and choosing good food choices and you'll do okay. Melody