It's time for a new begining - August 8th SURGERY date

Well each day that passes, more and more I can't believe this is coming. I am sure I will do ok, since I have been through weight loss surgery. I have to continally tell myself it's a TOOL not a miracle. I will continue counseling, and depression medication, and take 1 day at a time, knowing and dealing with behavorial issues that caused the weight gain. Yes i had medical problems, but never dealing with the underlying issues - DID NOT help.

I currently taking vitiams every day, extra vitiam D, iron, and for my hair, I started replacing 1 meal per day 3 months ago and now up to 2 meals a day. Slowing saying NO- to foods that are not healthy for me. Do I "cheat", no but learning what my limits in and trying to adjust to my new life style.

I refuse to fail I refuse- to be thinking - I will fail again.

Taking 1 day at a time, building a support system, going to classes.

I can't wait, I have been waiting 2 years for this. I can't wait until I am no longer in pain, or have to take 6 pills a day for my acid refux, and dealing with pain in my stomach.

This is my new life and I will embrace it with everything that is within me.. and I know GOD will help me and my friends and family.

I am DOING this for ME! and noone else.

Good luck and hats off for doing this for the right reasons

 You are doing a wonderful job preparing for surgery, in body,mind and spirit!!!  I also suffer from depression and my doctor increased my dosages to account for the surgery and absorption rates.  I was surprised because after a week I could tell they weren't working at all!  I went back to my old dosages and bought a pill crusher from Walgreens for $5.  It made all the difference in the world.  I could once again control my emotions and feel normal again.  Be sure to speak with your prescribing doctor about your depression meds to be sure you get all the benefits from your meds.  CONGRATS on getting  date, best of luck to you.

That all sounds great. My surgery is August 9th. I have been doing all those things also but I could be doing more! Thanks for the inspiration! Good Luck

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I am doing alot of the same things your doing and my surgery date is August 8th as well! It will be here before we kow it....two weeks from today actually!