OhSoNoni

Christie, you are such an encouragement. I'm an so worried about having to do the pre-op liquid only diet. I don't know how much a food addict I am, but I know one thing for sure. I DO NOT like feeling hungry!! I'm also not a vegetable eater. I anticipate a bumpy road. BUT I like your suggestion that to not cheat myself out of this surgery and to do some journaling when I begin to feel discouraged. Sound advice. I will use it as well. Thanks!!

Thank you for the encouragement. I am really excited, but also a little nervous. I haven't shared with many people that I am embarking on this journey. People are very judgmental and at the mere suggestion of this procedure I got some negative feedback. I don't understand why people think surgery is the "easy way out." I think it's anything but "easy." Anyway, I initially had a surgery date for March, but my insurance is very strict about fulfilling the 180 day pre-op waiting period. Therefore, my surgerday had to be pushed back to April 6. Like you said, the time will go by quickly. It's already the end of January!! I hope things are continuing to go well for you. Have a great day!!!

I am new to this forum and a little more than 3 months away from my surgery date. I am encouraged by your story. So, 2 weeks out and you are already back on solid food? Keep up the good work!