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I am currently 245, hoping to get down to 170-175, My Doc, said that will not be a problem, because of my build as well...I'm a little short dude (5'5) but very stalky, and always hovered around 185, I used to lift weeknights when I was in the Army. He didn't emphasis to much on the diet, just to make sure that the liquids were part of my diet the last two weeks. I will do my best, but I was looking at a Breakfast, and lunch liquids and a decent meal for dinner, ow in carbs, salad, meats? What do you think?

Awesome point! Why go through all this and still be overweight???...I never looked at it like that!! THANKS!!!!!!

I have been battling my weight, probably after I returned from my first tour in Iraq, 2003-04, and as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant you have an “attitude” an “image” you must uphold. After my last tour in 2006, I pretty much was beat down, but mentality I still felt that I could go on as I did when I was younger and much fitter. Now two years after retirement (Retired in 2012 after 20 years), and turning 40, I still think I can “Do It.” I want my health and body to catch up to my mind, and know I can still be VERY active. With procedure, this “tool,” I know I’ll be a NEW PERSON. People, even family don’t understand that, because they will ALWAYS love you for who and what you are. THIS IS FOR YOU, and whatever “demons” we are trying to suppress. I’m READY to see the OLD but improved me. And if 180 is your goal, GO FOR IT, we all have our goals, and we are ready to see something different in us, and if that’s what it’s going to take. Embrace it!

Got it, I know it's different from person to person, this wasn't mentioned by my Dr. He told me I was a great candidate, which is very reassuring.

@@Stephanie Kandace, Congrats...what is "Bariatrix"?

My surgery is 30 October, Yeah! Question: Is it really necessary to do a two week liquid diet before surgery, knowing that you will rapidly lose weight after? I already have lost 10lbs, 250 down to 240, I also workout 4 times a week, 45-60 minutes’ running/jogging/walking combination, which I know I will begin to exceed once the weight comes off. I have heard of people, men mostly, doing a 3 day Water only diet prior to surgery? I hoping to get down to 175lbs

Mine is October 30th! Go Cowboys!! Legion of HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!

Do it....you can always make up the semster, I am doing the same thing! Same date!

@Packerfan61964 I'll be having my surgery on the same date, good luck!!!

Hello everyone!! This is my first post and I am excited to be part of a very courageous group of people. I originally started my plan back in June and have a surgery date of 30 October. I am looking forward to my lifestyle change, and ready to tackle any and all obstacles!!