My date is set for February 26th. I cannot wait to get started on the road to thin. My goal is to go from 295 to 160. Note going to be easy, but I will follow the plan and exercise everyday. :biggrin:

32 days until my surgery. Next Monday the 1st I will have some preoporative tests. I cannot wait to get going.

I have made it through 3 days of liquids and exercise. I cannot believe the amount of energy I have to make this work. February 26th is right around the corner and I am staying super busy. Since I started tracking my food on www.Myfooddiary.com 48 days ago I have lost 17.5 lbs.

You can do it, Guy! Best of luck on the 26th.

I did it!! Last Friday I had by procedure and got through it with flying colors. I am amazed at how I already feel better. I am finding it difficult to eat and drink without the gas. I strongly recommend Gas-X strips which are saving me. My doctor and the staff at Day One Health in Chicago were amazing. :thumbup:

Go for it, you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier ! I had surgery on Dec 1, 2009. and lost 60 lbs so far. I feel so much better already even though I still have a long way to go.. Congrats on making the right decision !

Thanks for the support. I had my first follow up yesterday which was 9 days after surgery. I started on mushy foods last night. Who new that 2 scrambled eggs could be a banquet. I have my first adjustment on April 2nd. Since my very first visit to the doctor through today I have lost 34.5lb. Only 100 more to go. :thumbup:

Thanks for the support. I had my first follow up yesterday which was 9 days after surgery. I started on mushy foods last night. Who new that 2 scrambled eggs could be a banquet. I have my first adjustment on April 2nd. Since my very first visit to the doctor through today I have lost 34.5lb. Only 100 more to go. :sad:

Way to go man, Keep it Up!!!

I am exacly 1 week Post-Op and have my first follow-up next Monday.

I have to admit, I'm a little jealous that you are on Mushies 9 days out. I have to wait for 2 weeks out.......:wub: So, needless to say, I am languising in bandster Hell right now.

I get my first fill on April 2nd. I am hardly eating today and tracking everything. Exercise has been about 30 minutes on the treadmill a day and increasing. I have lost a total of 42 lbs since my first weigh in at the doctors office. I brought 9 bags of my fat clothes to GoodWill and feel awesome. I am wearing clothing I havent been able to wear in 2 years.

On the down side I have managed to have 2 really great episodes of the slimes. Learning what I can and cannot eat has really been a interesting experience. I find that I have the most trouble on the weekends when I have too much free time. I can't wait until spring finally gets hear for good so I can golf. Still Smilin in Illiniois. :confused:

Hey omxhrguy - Congrats ! That's awesome progress !

Great feeling, isn't it?

If you've been heavy for a LONG time, it can be quite the shock when you are trying clothes on, and getting on rides at the amusement park.

A whole new world....a BETTER one....!

This is a really encouraging thread. Thanks to all you guys from one guy who's about 6 weeks from banding. I"m also 68 and hot to get it on!:ohmy: