changes - need your advice

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Hi Friends,

I am considering the MGB w/Dr. Rutledge. My insurance HAS approved

me, although I barely fit in the range at 252 pounds. Nevertheless,

I have been 200+ pounds for over 20 years now and I know my odds of

living into my 'golden years' is reduced with every extra pound.

I just returned from a cruise where at every sumptious meal, I said

to myself, " You will never be able to eat like this again. " Could

you guys help me with this? I genuinely want to lose the weight, but

I enjoy great meals with good friends! Eating is such a social part

of our society - I am worried that I will regret not enjoying that

part of life again! I am also concerned about meals with my

husband. It seems life will change forever in so many different

ways - good and bad!

Can you all give me an idea of what to expect? I keep remembering

the waiter coming over to one lady on the cruise who did not finish

her meal and he asked her if she did not like the food. When that

happened, I thought - after the MGB, I won't be able to eat what is

on the plate - how do I respond without offending? Having the MBG is

a private decision for me and I don't want to announce it.

I will appreciate your help as I am ready to go forward, but I don't

know what the future will be like.

Thanks,

Dawn