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What Writergirl said. Also, my nutritionist says any liquid, not just water, counts toward my 64 oz daily fluid goal.

I'm in. What do I have to do?

You will do well. You are not lazy. I am having surgery on the 23rd also. Until yesterday, I was afraid, too. I am having the surgery because of the health problems I will have if I don't. I concentrated on the health benefits of the surgery and let the rest of it go. Today I am not afraid. I found this to be a good place to get the support I need.

Good to know I am not the only one.

April 23rd. The last two weeks I have been terrified, but started thinking about the good that will come of the surgery, not the bad or hard stuff. Now I am ready.

I am borderline diabetic and am trying to stave it off. My doctor assures me losing weight will work. I don't have any other health issues and I don't want them. Also, I am retired and want to travel and hike and camp and just generally improve my quality of life. I want to be able to go to the theater or a musical performance or anything else and not have to worry I won't fit into the seat. I want to be able to trim my toenails and tie my shoes without my husband's help. I want to be able to garden.

I have told only 4 people, close family members. It's no one else's business. I'm presurgery and when I start losing and people ask me how I'm doing it I will tell them it is diet and exercise.