dutchamy

Hi All! I finally got my surgery date- Sept. 14. HOORAY! Any one out there with September surgery?

Your wisdom is inspiring! In terms of your mindset- obviously- you got this! Strong women rock! What is your eating like right now? I keep trying to do a liquid diet for two meals and small protein dinner, just to get my self ready and heading in the right direction - but I keep slipping up.

congrats on your date! Hope your wait goes quickly. Any thing you are doing to prepare yourself?

Congrats on reaching your day! All your hard work so far has brought you here. Be strong and keep up the good fight! You got this!!

Good Morning! Has anyone else been journaling to help stay on track? I have recently discovered the "Bullet Journal" trend. I am thinking this practice may really help me - not just with the weight loss but my other goals to be organized and use my time effectively. Tons of great ideas on line have gotten me inspired!

Thanks! I am approved! On August 2 I will have my 2nd appt. and get my surgery date! I can NOT wait. Just had an appointment with bone and joint dr. My knees are in bad shape - osteo arthritis. Just one more confirmation that I am doing the right thing. Do you know when you will have surgery?

Congrats on your weight loss so far. How are you feeling?

Frustr8 Did you get your day yet? I have my consult Aug. 2. Really wanted to get surgery done early August so I would be ready to start the school year with no days off.

You do look great! Congratulations! I am waiting to get my surgery scheduled. I am 5'5 and have about the same amount of weight to lose relative to my height- so you have inspired me and given me hope that in a year I might feel as great as you! THanks!

Thanks so much! I am having it done at Roger Williams in RI- they are actually the closest center for excellence for me. So happy I will be joining the ranks of the losers!!!

I just got a letter from my insurance co. informing me that I was approved for the surgery. So happy! Just waiting on the Dr. to catch up and schedule me for for a consultation and then the surgery. So anxious to get started on a healthier me!

This is an excellent poem! Your sense of sound is artful- especially appreciated the lines Every sagging absence of fat Where my angular clavicles slant Thanks for the poetic pep talk! I just got approved and am waiting on my date and the sags with great anticipation. UK HOOK 5 6 H

That's good to hear. It helps knowing what people with similar starting points are experiencing. It sounds like you have a great outlook! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for asking this question and for all the replies. I've been wondering (obsessing, perseverating, researching) the same question. I am 5' 5" and am at 225 right now BMI 37 I have pre diabetes and borderline hbp, and bad joint pain, sleep apnea.

Congratulations!!!!!!