Rainae

Oh boy! I am 4 days after you, but have not started to count hours yet....Let me know how it goes. I start mine Tuesday

I wonder if you are unintentionally giving off a vibe. In getting ready for surgery, we have to think of all the things that you are preparing and doing. Maybe she just feels your stress. Sounds like you are doing your best to comfort her. Just continue doing that. Best wishes on your journey

Yes, that is what I say. I can't follow a diet of only 2-4 oz at a time because my stomach is not only 2-4 oz big.....duh! I really am just ok with some people not getting it. I am worried about support after surgery. If I am miserable and whiny, I don't want to get the.....well you wanted this line. But, if that happens, I will deal with it then. Glad to have a place to share success and frustration

Congrats on your success. Thanks for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration to us soon to be's.

Hi guys, I am new and excited to join a forum that has an android app I started my journey with the decision for surgery in January 2013. I have taken my time to get here. My surgeon required 3 months of not smoking prior to a consultation visit, but allowed me to get started on the rest of the insurance requirements. It has been a battle. My original weight starting out was 309, between quitting smoking and the "funeral" of foods, I gained 11 pounds. I will start my pre-surgery diet on 10/8/13. I had a list of foods I had to have prior to this diet, and have had tummy issues, and been unable to eat them. I like many others am scared for surgery. My fears are more along the lines of, what if I fail this too, rather than what if I die, or what if I hate my new body even more than the current one. I have a few supportive people in my life and others who have no clue. I am kinda too open for my own good, and have told everyone and their brother. Having been an open book forever, I am used to good and bad comments, so I brush off the ones that are negative. My two favorite are.....gonna take the easy way out huh? and Why don't you just follow the post surgical diet now, instead of having surgery?