Thank you so much, you're very kind to me.

I decided eventually on just giving plain ol intake management a try, and it's going pretty well. I started a separate blog (on a different platform too) for my progress, just to keep track, and I've already succeeded in changing a few habits. So I'm hopeful.

And even if this doesn't work, and the surgery is back on the table, at least now I'm pretty sure that I'd be able to manage the necessary initial weight loss. :)

Oh, and thank you for telling me about your son. :)