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Good luck to you as well! Great job publicly documenting your weight-loss journey. It will really help you keep on track & stay accountable. I did the same thing when I had surgery three years ago. We look forward to you sharing much more. Good luck! You are not alone!

Hi I'm a Dec 18 sleever. I'm day three of my pre op fast. I need to lose 5 by the 12th to get the clearance from my nutritionist. I have hope.

Its insane how this weight just melts away so quickly. hw:274 lbs sw:232 lbs cw:195 lbs It feels damn good to wake up and not b in pain due to back pain and aches and pains. my G boobs are now a DD. omg life just keeps getting better. lost 37lbs but i see the difference can u??? Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your kind words! Did you have any surgery?

Woohoo! Here’s to new beginnings!

If you haven't done this already, wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery. By making this change alone, I dropped 20 pounds pre-op.

I’m also in Washington. West side. I’m one week post-op. I also lost a large amount (53lbs) before surgery. I freaked out a little after surgery when I first weighed myself. I gained 8 pounds in the 3 days in the hospital. There’s no way other than retaining water. One week post op and I’m back down to my pre-op weight. I know it’s hard to turn off that part of your brain that’s been trained to watch your weight for so long, but it really is for the best. Just stick to your plan. Hope that helps.

Just keep your eyes on the PRIZE!! You are about to take an incredible journey!! Anything you can do now will help after your surgery. Practice not drinking while you eat, take time to chew your food until it is like mush. Practice everything your Dr has told you and trust me it all helps!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!! BTW welcome

After returning from the hospital, many people find it difficult to sleep. Some people will sleep on a recliner for a few days. But don't do what I did - which was try to sleep on a water bed. Every time I tried to get up, it was instant pain. As you get further along and the fat disappears between you knees, it can be very difficult to sleep on your side because you can feel your bones rubbing together. I found that sticking a pillow between my legs at night help this immensely.

Don't worry, a few wings won't affect you at all, if your stomach accepted them well and this won't be your daily diet. Just keep in mind that this kind of nutrition doesn't move your closer to your goal