bebop09

AJP I start my liquid diet on Mon. too. Also only 7 days for we. I think we can do it!!
Seems like everyone else has started liquids and all this week I had food funerals. Went to my favorite places and ate my favorite things. I didn't over indulge or do Desserts but I have enjoyed my meals. Might do Mexican tonight for my final "meal" for awhile. Not going to feel bad about either!
On to a new way of life tomorrow. Gotta get my shakes in a row. Of course my work planned their Christmas dinner tomorrow night. I am obligated to go. I guess I'll be having green Beans for dinner hope they don't mind if I take my Protein shake!

I think the stats say that people on the average lose about 65% of their excess weight. But being an average, there is bound to be a wide range of what people lose. I'm now 3.5 lbs from goal so I've lost about 95% of my excess weight. It only takes 1 person who loses no weight to give the two of us an average of 50% lost. (That was a bit convoluted, but I hope you see what I mean.) Also, if someone gets the sleeve with 200 lbs to lose, it's possible they might not lose the entire 200 lbs, so that messes with the averages as well.
I'm praying that I can maintain this loss---that seems like the bigger battle to me.

P.S. Good Luck tomorrow Quest!

Thanks everyone. I AM looking forward to a new beginning. I too have spent a year (or more) working through multiple losses I have recently experienced, and most of that time I didn't give two hoots about counting calories or paying much attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I feel like I am ready to finally BEGIN my life anew, and this is a powerful tool to help me get where I want to go. My body is slowly falling apart and its apparent I can not continue the road I am currently walking. I think what put me over the edge was my pro/con list. The pros were two pages long and the cons were just 3 bullet points. That's when I realized the decision was clear...but I guess I just need to beat myself up just a little more about it-how crazy is that?? Posting my thoughts here is so beneficial-sometimes it takes another perspective to make me get out of my own head.

Thanks everyone. I AM looking forward to a new beginning. I too have spent a year (or more) working through multiple losses I have recently experienced, and most of that time I didn't give two hoots about counting calories or paying much attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I feel like I am ready to finally BEGIN my life anew, and this is a powerful tool to help me get where I want to go. My body is slowly falling apart and its apparent I can not continue the road I am currently walking. I think what put me over the edge was my pro/con list. The pros were two pages long and the cons were just 3 bullet points. That's when I realized the decision was clear...but I guess I just need to beat myself up just a little more about it-how crazy is that?? Posting my thoughts here is so beneficial-sometimes it takes another perspective to make me get out of my own head.

P.S. Good Luck tomorrow Quest!

Thanks everyone. I AM looking forward to a new beginning. I too have spent a year (or more) working through multiple losses I have recently experienced, and most of that time I didn't give two hoots about counting calories or paying much attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I feel like I am ready to finally BEGIN my life anew, and this is a powerful tool to help me get where I want to go. My body is slowly falling apart and its apparent I can not continue the road I am currently walking. I think what put me over the edge was my pro/con list. The pros were two pages long and the cons were just 3 bullet points. That's when I realized the decision was clear...but I guess I just need to beat myself up just a little more about it-how crazy is that?? Posting my thoughts here is so beneficial-sometimes it takes another perspective to make me get out of my own head.

Thanks everyone. I AM looking forward to a new beginning. I too have spent a year (or more) working through multiple losses I have recently experienced, and most of that time I didn't give two hoots about counting calories or paying much attention to what I was putting in my mouth. I feel like I am ready to finally BEGIN my life anew, and this is a powerful tool to help me get where I want to go. My body is slowly falling apart and its apparent I can not continue the road I am currently walking. I think what put me over the edge was my pro/con list. The pros were two pages long and the cons were just 3 bullet points. That's when I realized the decision was clear...but I guess I just need to beat myself up just a little more about it-how crazy is that?? Posting my thoughts here is so beneficial-sometimes it takes another perspective to make me get out of my own head.

@@bebop09 What was your reasons for starting the process and coming this far? Something made you take the first steps. Maybe you could write out a list of the pros and cons and think about what's really important to you. For me it wasn't completely black and white I knew I was going to do it but up until they wheeled me out to the OR I think I told my husband a good 5 times "you know we could leave and they would Understand" but of course I didn't and I'm so thankful I went through with it because I know it was the best decision for me and my life. It's scary because you Don't know what to expect and no one can really tell you exactly how you will be afterwards. Everyone's journey is different. It's not an easy decision to make. I wish you all the best

Thank you all for responding-you have my eyes leaking as I read because I'm realizing I am not all alone in what I'm thinking and feeling. I have my last test tomorrow, and I have my other appointments already scheduled, so I am on the road to approval-its HUGE to reach out and have someone reach back. Thank You!

Thank you all for responding-you have my eyes leaking as I read because I'm realizing I am not all alone in what I'm thinking and feeling. I have my last test tomorrow, and I have my other appointments already scheduled, so I am on the road to approval-its HUGE to reach out and have someone reach back. Thank You!

Thank you all for responding-you have my eyes leaking as I read because I'm realizing I am not all alone in what I'm thinking and feeling. I have my last test tomorrow, and I have my other appointments already scheduled, so I am on the road to approval-its HUGE to reach out and have someone reach back. Thank You!

Hi everyone-
I've been lurking here on this site and reading every tidbit I can find about WLS in hopes my decision will be clear...but it's not any clearer now that it was a few weeks ago. This journey started at my last physical when my Dr suggested I really give WLS some thought and referred me to a local seminar. It just so happened that the seminar was the next day so I went, and have been in a daze ever since. Logically, I KNOW I can't continue on the unhealthy path I am on and I now believe that WLS is a more powerful tool that I previously understood..but my shame is talking very loudly in my ear. I'm struggling because I'm afraid I will fail....AGAIN. I'm struggling because I don't want to admit I need to take such a drastic measure. I've been living in my little world of denial far too long and hearing my Drs strongly suggesting this option is like getting smacked upside the head. I am having a hard time accepting my reality and scared of saying yes. I'd appreciate your thoughts!
bebop09

Hi everyone-
I've been lurking here on this site and reading every tidbit I can find about WLS in hopes my decision will be clear...but it's not any clearer now that it was a few weeks ago. This journey started at my last physical when my Dr suggested I really give WLS some thought and referred me to a local seminar. It just so happened that the seminar was the next day so I went, and have been in a daze ever since. Logically, I KNOW I can't continue on the unhealthy path I am on and I now believe that WLS is a more powerful tool that I previously understood..but my shame is talking very loudly in my ear. I'm struggling because I'm afraid I will fail....AGAIN. I'm struggling because I don't want to admit I need to take such a drastic measure. I've been living in my little world of denial far too long and hearing my Drs strongly suggesting this option is like getting smacked upside the head. I am having a hard time accepting my reality and scared of saying yes. I'd appreciate your thoughts!
bebop09

Funny you should say that because its exactly what I am doing! Just wish I was feeling stoked, not reluctant. Thanks for responding!