Mariah13

Anything helping ease the gas? I want to be prepared as possible! Thanks for your input!

Hi Jennifer! Congrats on your surgery! Anxious to hear about your continued progress! What has been the hardest or most surprising part thus far? I've heard lots of people say sleeping and bad gas.

Avhick: don't chicken out! Think of the position you will be in this time next year...you will be so happy that you went through with it and will have a much skinner, healthier body to show for it!

My surgery is January 12th so it is right around the corner! I am extremely nervous as I have never had any type of surgery or major medical procedure before. All of my nervousness goes away when I think of how much better I will feel this time next year. I'm going to power through the liquid diet suffering, the pain, and all else because I know in the long run it will be worth it. Going through surgery will be hard, but being overweight is hard and miserable. Think of all the opportunities and activities that will be bearable at a lower weight! Think of the money saved when we don't have to buy plus size clothing! Think of the energy we will have not binge eating on unhealthy, processed foods! I was just telling my family tonight that I wish my surgery was tomorrow...I'm ready for my new life to begin!

Me too! I'm in the same position you are now and I hope for the both of us a much happier, healthier 2015! When is your surgery?

Wow. You go girl!!!

My surgery is scheduled Jan 12th as well! Had my information session/diet and nutrition class today....Has me feeling both excited, anxious, and nervous!! Dr. ordered me a liquid diet only a week prior to surgery. Best of luck to my fellow 12th-ers!