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I really just wanted to talk so I decided to post. So I stopped smoking 2 weeks ago and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I took Chantix and it worked really well. I know you are supposed to take it for like 2-3 months but really if I don't want to smoke then why take the medication???  So other then that, I am pretty much just waiting. The time really has BLOWN past. I went to a support group meeting the other night at Harbour View and it was nice. There was one girl, approx my age and at my starting weight(she's post op) that made me cry. I cried because I don't know what will happen if this gets denied. I flat out told my husband to get the AntiDepressants ready if there is a denial but he said to be optimistic (this coming from a complete pessimist). So I am. I wish I could have had the courage to walk up and talk to this girl. It probably would have gone really well but I am not good at those things. I only have 4 days till my OB/GYN appt to make sure that all my stuff is current Then after that it's only 4 days till my pre-ops. I scheduled them all on the same day. Then it shouldn't be that much longer before I hear a Yah/Nah. PRAY FOR A YAH. So I think now the nerves are starting to set in. I am beating myself in the head for letting myself get to the point where this is the only option I have to ensure my health. I guess I just felt like ranting....I apologize but I know that this is the best place to do it because someone else has been in the same boat at one time or another. I appreciate everyone reading and I will keep ya'll updated.

Congrats on stoppin the smoking. I had just about quit before I went back out of work. Gave up at that point. Thinking about starting the Chantix again and giving it another shot. Plan to replace it with a healthy habit. I finally started losing again so dont want it to be junk food. I get anxious when meeting new people as well but it usually is just me. Support group meeting are just for that.  Prayers for you to get approved for you surgery. None of us plan for life to get out of control or out weight. Dont beat yourself up. This coming from someone who fights that battle alot. You are not alone. Keep us updated. You are worth the chance at a new life. It wont solve all lifes problems but sure makes it much easier. I am grateful I know. Had pain issues before surgery that were blamed on weight. Still had them after weight loss and it was blamed on no cushion. I finally got a diagnosis to treat. If it were not for losing the weight my walking days would have been cut much shorter. Just take one day and a time and pray. I do and then have to try and lay it down after that. Really nothing else we can do.  Hugs Shannon

Congrats on quitting smoking! I think everyone takes a ride on the emotional roller coaster of trying to have surgery.  My ride happened so fast I have been battling emotions like crazy...litterally :)  I have only 3 days until surgery and I tell you what, today my nerves are beyond shot.  My heart is pounding and I'm being grouchy.  I'm very happy just.....anxious, scared..all the normal feelings you get before surgery.

Good job on the no smoking!!!  Huge accomplishment!

As for the other stuff, I look at life this way...

Everything happens for a reason and only WHEN it's supposed to happen.  Also certain people cross our path for a reason. 

Sweetie, if Him (you know, the Big Guy...up there ^) deems it to be so, then it will be.  So have faith, keep your fingers crossed (superstition couldn't hurt), & shove the stress & worry aside because that's just wasted energy on negative.  WE DON'T NEED NO STINKY NEGATIVE ENERGY!!!!  Ok?

Now, take a couple of deep cleansing breathes & then go suck on a SF popsicle!

 

Great job on the not smoking.  It is something that is very hard and something I hope to be tackling soon.  Prayers coming your way while you wait for your approval.

And again I get to send out the best Thank You's to the best group of people I could have found.