KattK

Praying for you all in the next few days as well as those on the losers bench. Wednesday can't come soon enough!!!

Best of luck
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Good luck and im holding thumbs that all will go good. Xx

I am so ready for Tuesday!! I was around food/junk food all weekend and I haven't tasted a single thing. Not even a taste! 2 parties and I was drinking my Protein Drinks or crystal light. Wasn't even tempted to cheat. Yaaaaay for me! I lost 15 lbs in 12 days.
Surgery date: May 14, 2013

Yes!! I started at 300 lbs on the dot and today I weight 115!!!! I was always the fat girl. I had tried pills, trainers, all the diets, doctors, dietitians... Nothing worked. I would lose some and then gain more. WLS was the best decision I ever made! I've never been so happy with myself. I'm no longer ashamed. I can be the person I always wanted to be. Nothing holds me back!

It will be okay just hang in there girl I know the feeling way to well good luck and keep us posted they should really think of there clients to we have a life too we are just fat that's all lol

Just breathe and keep moving forward. I was also was feeling like this a couple weeks ago. I was worried about work, the kids, the laundry, the surgery...so on and so on. I think i was just so overwhelmed. Take one day at a time. Write yourself a note (I emailed myself)about why you wanted to have surgery in the first place and the things you look forward to doing or being. When you are struggling or having self doubt read it and hopefully it will help you keep the goal in mind. You can do it.

Ok so now it's crunch time packing and getting things in order to find out my other half is working late and not sure when he will be off tonight yay just something else to deal with today lol anyhow I will post tomorrow as soon as I am back to my room and able .... Good luck everyone starting their pre op diets ... I'm on the home stretch of mine .. Hospital arrival time 830 surgery time is 11

Ok.... So yesterday I went for my pre op labs and EKG. Today I get a phone call from my surgeons office. My surgery has to be cancelled. Why? I ask. Congratulations hunny.... You're pregnant.
WHAT?!?!?!?! I've been trying for 11 years... I can't get pregnant. Well hunny, she says. You are! OMG

Good morning all! I started my 2 week pre op diet this morning. If you love coffee/cappuccino, then this is the Protein drink for you. Good luck Misty & mgd531, I'm thinking of you both today while your preparing for tomorrow.

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Surgery date: May 14, 2013

Ahhhhhh I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow. Surgery on Thursday!!

I have six kids 1,2,7,9,11,16. And a dog. They are a lot of work but I feel I need to do this for myself and to keep up with all of them. I can't wait.

Lol. How about three teenage boys, 19, 17 & 15, two dogs over a hundred pounds each and an 18 yr old cat. Oh, and a hubby! :-) I'm not complaining but its a lot of work being mom, wifey and caregiver. But I wouldn't trade it for the world. It will all work out. No worries, we will do it all. We can all do this!!
Surgery date: May 14, 2013

So I start my 2 weeks liquid pre-op diet tomorrow but have already been on my pre-op diet for 4 weeks. I am so frustrated because I lost some and then gained it all back. I think my nut is not going to be happy tomorrow when I see her. I know that I will lose a bunch during the next 2 weeks but really hate that I wasn't able to keep up with it over the last 4 weeks. I am actually glad I'm not eating any more food....might help with the mental part.
2 weeks and I am so freaking out. I'm nervous, anxious, and really scared. Not about after the surgery but the surgery itself. At least those around me have been helping with positive comments. Going to try and keep myself busy for the next 2 weeks so I'm not thinking about it.
I know it was asked a while ago as to what I would like to do when I am thinner but I don't have just one so here are a few that I am looking forward to:
1. Being able to choose clothes that look good rather than clothes that fit.
2. Going to Disneyland with my nieces and enjoying the rides.
3. Going hiking and camping again. (Haven't been for the last 2 summers)
4. Wearing jeans without them hurting my waist and giving me sores. (Sorry for the bad mental image)
5. This might be the most important one....being healthy and enjoying life more.

6lbs down in 3 days on my preop diet! That's definitely motivation! 10 days til surgery.

Looking better
Feeling better
Enjoy hiking again
Travel with my husband
Fit on the back of his Harley
To not feel embarrassed or self conscious in public.
To have my husband be proud of me
To be more comfortable in the heat of summer and not DREAD it. And related to that - to be able to wear cool comfy summer things and enjoy beautiful weather. Maybe even fit in a bathing suit and go for a swim on a hot evening? THAT hasn't happened in literally YEARS!
And on then opposite end of the seasons - to button my coat and still be able to breathe. Maybe walk in a snowfall and not feel like I'm about to have a heart attack.
To live my life, not just endure it.

I am looking forward to:
More energy
Putting on my socks easily
crossing my legs
Running
Hiking
Ziplining
Swimming
Wearing cute clothes
Cool shoes and boots
Winter jacket that fits
Being more social
Two weeks away from my Surgery and I am so excited! I can't stand it..

Congratulations to everyone and their May surgeries!!!!

May Surgeries:
May 2
CathyBarnshaw
Kurstin
May 3
dunwithfat
May 6
askinnyme1
lookingforward16
Smurfette2013
May 7
buckeye_girl40
tinkycheeks
May 8
Barbara
Val
May 9
ladybug4001
May 13
Twankie85
May 14
DebbieG
May 15
Chatsmom
May 16
doingit4me
May 21
A_newMeex3
May 22
amylyn205
Pending Dates:
Kwagner01
VTMnkyGrl
Tyra22
terry1118
If I forgot anyone, just let me know! May is a good month. We are growing.
Surgery date: May 14, 2013

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Here are my before and after pics....one year today. Dr says I lost 102% of excess body weight. I weighed in at 157 lbs today down from 285 a year ago.
I would like to that every one on the forum who have been supportive in helping me to achieve my weight loss goals. The road has been rough but I am extremely happy for the struggle!

A year ago today I started my new life... 177 lbs Gone forever. Below is a pair of size 28 pants and a 3 x shirt I used to wear. I can now fit both legs in one of my jeans legs from before. Now size 8 and med tops!!!!