Hi Big John
welcome to the best group of people you'll ever meet, I too just joined them about a month ago, they will answer your ? and give advice and good receipes.
I go May4, to see surgeon for first time, already had all my test etc. I even called there office to make sure there wasn't anything that I may have forgotten, They tell me I've met all insurance requirements just waiting my turn to see surgeon and then the BIG DAY, can't wait.
Some days' I do well and eat proper and remind myself you know in the future you won't be able to eat this or that and I've been paying attention to my food habits. I've realized I've been using food for a crutch, for when I am happy bored, etc. I know I can do alot better for I have done it before and lost alot of weight before., But this time I know once the surgery is done I must live my the strict new lifestyle in order to not reagain the weight again.
I am anxious , nervous and constantly wondering what my new life is going to be like, and ready to embrace the idea of going into the stores and not having to go to "plus or BIg section for clothes. Being a 5.10 lady has made it an issuse all my life to find thing's long enough then becomming a "plus size lady" added to those issues.
But with God's help I am gonna be successful.
I hope you find comfort in this group, I sure have they've all been great, so patience with me and all my questions. This group accepts each other for whom we are, people on a journey to a happy and healthier us. so welcome aboard and don't be afraid to ask questions and make comments.
Talk with you again soon!
Donna