I've been approved...@!$# is gettin real

Congratulations. Yes, very scary but very, very exciting. Have you been put on any pre-surgery diet as of yet? I think the hardest part for me was the liquid diet. I thought --- did I make the right decision? There were moments that I struggled such as eating with my family and I could not eat. Going out to eat with my family and I could only have water...that was hard but as time passed...I got used to the change and started losing the weight and it got easier each day. Important things for me was to drink slow. Not to rush things. I tried not to put myself in situations like going out to eat with my family or I would have an alternate plan. I tried to avoid sitting with them at dinner because it was not easy. Sometimes I would go on a walk when they ate. I found a vanilla protein powder that I liked alot which made drinking protein shakes every morning easier. I wish you the best of luck. If you have any questions - please let me know. monaramsdell@gmail.com I am 11 mos. post op. I went from a size 18 to a size 8/10 and an xxl to a medium or large. I weighed 221 and I know weigh 161 but I had been down to 152 but gained almost 10lbs as I was laid off from my job in August, 2012. I find myself snacking more. I went to the bariatric center today and was put back onto a very strict diet. Walking and exercise and water were key for me and lately I have gotten away from the walking and less water intake. But, I am jumping back on the wagon. Good luck...and again, if you need any support - please reach out. I know that it was hard but so worth it. I feel 150% better with the weight off along with all of my medical conditions that have improved. Best of luck.

mona thank you so much for the well wishes and support -- it means a lot to know I've got experienced sleevers watchin out for me!

Pre-op diet starts 5/8 -- not entirely liquid. More like 2 shakes, two protein snacks (such as cottage cheese) and one lean & green meal per day. I did medifast in the past and it was similar. I figure I will be a little crazy round day 3 or 4, but it's all for good reason.

Yeah!!!! Congrats!! May 22 will be here before you know it!!!

Here it is June 13, just wonder how you are doing?