Good Morning
By Loretta
@noni1959 (9887)
United States
October 4, 2021 11:42am CST
I've been enjoying my morning without rushing but now need to shower and get out the door for a couple errands.
Today is my long three hour psychology appointment. It's required for my bariatric surgery and my last hurdle before my insurance submission. I might have to do an endoscopy first since I changed to a sleeve but it's finally nearing the end of a long seven months prepping.
For those who ask why I don't just keep losing this way; surgery is a tool for me after over 40 years of yo-yo dieting. Enough is enough. That is harder on me. At 62, it can add an extra six or so years to my life. Some people need the extra. I can lose but keeping it off is the issue. My program is a lifetime and will always have the support.
With the changes I've made, I'm doing well with nutrition, cut out a lot of junk and feeling better. I'm down one medication and looking forward to a life of better health. Surgery will be around December depending on covid and full hospitals.
It's a cloudy day with rain coming. I'm thrilled to see rain coming more and more.
I must get ready and run errands. I'll come back tonight to say hi.
How is your day going?
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13 responses
@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
4 Oct 21
Oh that is the surgery you are having Loretta. That is a very long psychological assessment.
I pray all goes very well for you.
Please keep us updated.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
4 Oct 21
I hope it goes well with your surgery. It is hard to lose a weight to me but still doing my best. 
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@noni1959 (9887)
• United States
5 Oct 21
I am OK with the expectation of my loss too. Since my weight is lower than some on average, it can take me 18-24 months to reach my goal after surgery. I will drop at least 30 in the first three. I'm happy with that. I could lose fast too. It's all individual.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
5 Oct 21
Good luck with the surgery. Wishing you a successful one and a speedy recovery.
On a tail-end of a Zoom meeting. Like most meetings, this could have been an email.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
6 Oct 21
@noni1959 I look forward to my Zoom meeting with my life coach group. Gives me a breather and resets my outlook every time.
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@noni1959 (9887)
• United States
8 Oct 21
@allen0187 I have one tomorrow for my pain management class with the hospital. It saves time from driving and waiting in waiting rooms.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Oct 21
One of my friends had bariatric surgery and still looks amazing after 10 years. You go girl!! I’m sure you are making the best decision for your long term health.
@just4him (305561)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Oct 21
I hope it works for you. I've heard bad things about the surgery.
@JESSY3236 (18885)
• United States
5 Oct 21
My day has been ok so far. I don't want any rain because I need to get my stuff from my trailer to here (my uncle's house).
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
31 Oct 21
I hope things get better for you and surgery goes well.
