My two week liquid pre-op diet starts tomorrow. I always told myself that when I hit this spot, I would consider this the beginning of my journey. I have struggled with my weight, tried all kinds of weight loss ideas, felt uncomfortable in certain situations, been the fat funny friend, and tonight, as I look back on my past years being overweight, I feel almost sad. I feel like I am saying goodbye to that Amanda. That Amanda always felt awful about herself, and never comfortable. Tomorrow I am a new Amanda. I will be stronger, confident, healthy and happy. So when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will "mourn" the past Amanda very breifly, because I am dying to be the new Amanda! I know there probably isn't much to comment on this, but I just needed to express my feelings at the moment. I just never felt so ready for change. I found this quote tonight:

“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.”

-Anatole France

This sums it up. I hope everyone has an awesome night.

Good night past Amanda!

I feel like my old self was always there just trapped in this big body. Not for long though the "REAL" me is on her way

BTW how is your sister in law? Is she supportive? I hope so!!! Something tells me your will both need each other for support.

Good Luck on your Journey & Keep us posted!!!

I feel like my old self was always there just trapped in this big body. Not for long though the "REAL" me is on her way

BTW how is your sister in law? Is she supportive? I hope so!!! Something tells me your will both need each other for support.

Good Luck on your Journey & Keep us posted!!!

She is great. She keeps tellling me I am going to be her motivation to change her life, and that she is jealous of my committment! It feels good to have her support!

I will defintely keep you posted!

We both have a new beginning tomorrow, it is the day of my surgery and I am beyond nervous. Thanks for the quote, it definitely defines those feelings I have been going through. Good luck tomorrow, I know you'll do great!

We both have a new beginning tomorrow, it is the day of my surgery and I am beyond nervous. Thanks for the quote, it definitely defines those feelings I have been going through. Good luck tomorrow, I know you'll do great!

Good luck to you too!!! Keep us all posted!!

Thanks! I will check in tomorrow if I'm feeling.g up to it!

Amanda, congrats on your new degree! This is an exciting time...my surgery is scheduled for Feb 14 and pre op is Feb 28. My doc does not require a liquid diet, just the South Beach diet, which I am starting now. There seems to be a variety of pre and post surgery dietary rules, depending upon the doctor.

I am interested in hearing about what liquids you recommend. The only Protein shakes I have tried so far are Atkins, Special K and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I plan on sampling post op stuff in the weeks before so I can stock up on the things I find most palatable.

Horse girl (I LOVE your sign on, I am a former "barn brat" myself!) GOOD LUCK and God Bless tomorrow!!! I will keep you in my prayers and will look for the "I did ok" post from you tomorrow!!

Horse girl (I LOVE your sign on, I am a former "barn brat" myself!) GOOD LUCK and God Bless tomorrow!!! I will keep you in my prayers and will look for the "I did ok" post from you tomorrow!!

Thanks! I just want it to be over at this point! Some people have that calm come over them before surgery, not me, bundle of nerves!

Amanda, congrats on your new degree! This is an exciting time...my surgery is scheduled for Feb 14 and pre op is Feb 28. My doc does not require a liquid diet, just the South Beach diet, which I am starting now. There seems to be a variety of pre and post surgery dietary rules, depending upon the doctor.

I am interested in hearing about what liquids you recommend. The only Protein shakes I have tried so far are Atkins, Special K and unjury. I plan on sampling post op stuff in the weeks before so I can stock up on the things I find most palatable.

I am on HMR 800 shakes now (www.hmrprogram.com), 5 times a day. I will be on these until the day before my surgery. After my surgery I was given a list of different shakes I can try. I will more than likely do the GNC Pro Performance powder, and I am on that, three times a day for about 2-3 weeks post op. I just had my first shake, and it tastes good. Taste just like Carnation. I tried using the blender, and it made it too foamy for my taste. I am going to try and use the Blender Bottle for my next one.

I still cant beive that in a little more then a month I will be starting my own journey to finding my true self. I feel exactly the same way as you amanda. Im ready to leave the old me behind and finally give the better me a shot. Iv struggled with weight and food my whole life. It feels like iv been on a diet since the day I was born. Im so excited to become healthy, happy, and finally show myself how truly amazing this new life can be! I wish everyone luck on their own journey and Im happy that there are people that I can talk to who understand what Im going through !