http://bradgarland.disqus.com/My personal journalenMon, 12 Oct 2009 10:53:08 -0000http://www.bradgarland.net/2009/10/04/gastric-bypass-the-fear-post-surgery/#comment-19898922<p>Hi Steve,</p><p>Thanks for your comment and I feel you brother. All I can say is by contributing and being apart of a community to hold you accountable (as well as having friends/family around) is what continues to make yourself successful. Don't be afraid to go to them and say, "Look, you know and I know I've had an issue with my weight, if it gets out of hand, I give you permission to say something to me."</p><p>Screw the social norms, this is about your life. Good luck on the surgery and keep us posted.</p><p>Also, if you haven't already, join out GB community: <a href="http://gastricbypass.ning.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://gastricbypass.ning.com">http://gastricbypass.ning.com</a></p>bradgarlandMon, 12 Oct 2009 10:53:08 -0000http://www.bradgarland.net/2009/10/04/gastric-bypass-the-fear-post-surgery/#comment-19655339<p>Brad, I so appreciate this post. My surgery is in 2 weeks, and I "fear" sliding back, also. I have friends who have been very successful, and others that have been very successful at defeating the surgery. I hope and pray that my determination will stick - and will lean heavily on family and friends to keep me in line.</p>Steve JonesFri, 09 Oct 2009 06:52:03 -0000