March 24th is the day!

[darkangel 0]

HOLY HELL.....I just took my pre-op pics.....ahhhhhhhh!

the last time I had body shots....I was wearing my prom dress!

well here goes.....nothing but the truth ...:smile2:

...click on the pic to see the pics larger

[Megg40 0]

Hey Jacquie and Darkangel....

I live in Clearwater, Florida.

I am feeling like crap today...ugh!! I have been doing well until today, I have gotten everything out of my fridge and pantry and have nothing to eat but Protein and yogurt and lean meats, eggbeaters, a few veggies and Water. Since I have reduced everything I am starting to feel extremely grumpy and agitated and a bit "low"...

I know this will pass in a few days ( i hope ) and I know the reasons to "not cheat"....and I'm not. But I just feel miserable...I hope you both are doing well. I'm still excited and looking forward to March 24th. This is just a temporary situation I am in now... and I really have no one to blame but myself for getting to this point. More than anything, I WANT TO BE HEALTHY!!! I'm sorry for complaining...its just different feelings right now...Looking forward to tomorrow to see Doctor and New Therapist....Hoping all will go well with results from pre op tests.

HUGS TO YOU BOTH!!!

Take Care,

Meg

[Megg40 0]

1 more thing....I need to take my pics as well...

Thanks for the reminder....

Meg

[Jacquie0120 0]

I am in Ormond Beach, directly across the state from you Megg! We'll have to meet up in Disney for a visit.

Pictures are so important from what I have seen. I have become addicted to reading others journeys in their blogs (and have even started one) and everyone takes pics AND measurements. You should visit my blog to find the blogs that I am following. Such inspirational stories. Woman who have lost 100+ lbs. and who are keeping it off which is the part that has always eluded me.

I hope you two get through your pre-op diet ok, I am sure you will. Lets keep in touch!

[Megg40 0]

Well...I am definitely headed for surgery on the 24th...

All of my pre op tests were fine and i got medical clearance today!!!

WOO HOO!!!

Now comes the official pre op diet and many many changes. I am so happy, fortunate, grateful, and willing to do what it takes to have a healthy life form this day forward...

No amount of food will ever make me "happy" I tried that for 40 years....and it NEVER WORKED!! Now it is time to do things a different way, a healthy way....My Doctors way...Here I go....

I choose to live,

Meg:thumbup:

[Jacquie0120 0]

Well...I am definitely headed for surgery on the 24th...

All of my pre op tests were fine and i got medical clearance today!!!

WOO HOO!!!

Now comes the official pre op diet and many many changes. I am so happy, fortunate, grateful, and willing to do what it takes to have a healthy life form this day forward...

No amount of food will ever make me "happy" I tried that for 40 years....and it NEVER WORKED!! Now it is time to do things a different way, a healthy way....My Doctors way...Here I go....

I choose to live,

Meg:thumbup:

I am so with you girlfriend! WooHoo for us!

[darkangel 0]

tomorrow is the day......2 week liquid diet wooot!.....had a looooong seminar today....and I have my last pre-op appointment tomorrow.....then......two weeks left! .....

[Megg40 0]

I went ahead and started pre op diet 2 days early...just because I was already reducing everything anyway, so Monday, I made it official. First day, was a bit rough....Today, a bit easier...I have no idea what to expect tomorrow, but I will worry about that then....

Good luck to you!!! You will do fantastic....

2 weeks from tomorrow we will be banded.....YAY!!!

Take Care,

Meg

[Itsforlife 0]

I'm having surgery on March 24th as well. I start on the liquid diet tomorrow. I'm ready.

[Ruthie1974 34]

Just wondering if anyone else is having surgery on the 24th of March?..... my pre-op liquid diet starts on the 10th.....14 days on liquids.......can't wait!!!

:blink:ME TOO!!! I start the Optifast in the am and I am first up on the surgery schedule for the 24th. Good luck to all of you!!!!

[Ruthie1974 34]

HOLY HELL.....I just took my pre-op pics.....ahhhhhhhh!

the last time I had body shots....I was wearing my prom dress!

well here goes.....nothing but the truth ...

...click on the pic to see the pics larger

Darkangel, never forget that you are beautiful and couragous for taking honest pics of yourself. You are doing something for yourself and your health. Good for you and we can do this together.:sneaky:

[Jacquie0120 0]

Ok ladies....2 weeks from today we will truly begin our new life! How cool is that? I also took my before pic. Yuk! I cannot wait for the day that I do not have a uni-thigh! I also took all my measurements and will continue to do pics and measures every month on my bandiversary. Unfortunately, I am an everyday weigher so I will be doing that every morning as usual.

Have a great day!

[caldwell33 0]

Wow! I didn't realize that there were so many of us going on March 24th. I too am the 24th. I have an appointment with my nutritionist this afternoon and I guess she will start me off tomorrow. Not looking forward to this. I have not been afraid of anything but this part. I just can't imagine surviving on liquids only for 2 weeks. But I keep telling myself "I will be thin if I do this". Congradulations to all who have gotten this far, our journey to a new life is almost there. WE WILL SURVIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eileen

[darkangel 0]

Darkangel, never forget that you are beautiful and couragous for taking honest pics of yourself. You are doing something for yourself and your health. Good for you and we can do this together.:wub::wub:

awww thanks..... :sad:

sooo everyone one the pre-op diet???

I started my boost today.....so far soo good.....my stomach just went grrrrrrrrrrrrr!....its mad very very mad!...lol....

[bubbalouieuk 0]

Just wondering if anyone else is having surgery on the 24th of March?..... my pre-op liquid diet starts on the 10th.....14 days on liquids....:sad:...can't wait!!!

Hi Darkangel I am on day six of my liquid diet and although it is hellish it is getting a little easier. I cant tell you how much I miss food but it feels a bit like a right of passage. If I can survive this then everything else will be easy, right?

One tip is make sure you drink plenty of fluids. It will help with the headaches plus you will walk to the bathroom so much it will count as exercise :wub:

Good luck and stick with it x