Hi guys! I've been a lurker on here for a few months, but now that I am about 2 weeks away from my surgery (scheduled for May 21st), I decided to take the leap to become an official member of this forum!

I'm in late my 20s and towering over 230 lbs. I was approved for surgery on the first try (partially due to my actual weight, but my hormone imbalance, G.E.R.D., and hiatal hernia definitely played a role in the approval as well... woohoo!)

My relationship with food has completely catapulted in the last few years. I started seeing a therapist on-and-off for about 8 months now in hopes of getting to the bottom of my food addiction... It's a constant battle, but I'm learning so much and in the process, tweaking my eating habits so getting this surgery will be easier on my body and mind.

Getting banded was never even a thought before last summer. I wouldn't have even been eligible because the bulk of my weight gain has occurred in the last 2 years. I know that this is only the beginning of my journey, and there won't be an easy road to take, but I'm ready to get behind the wheel!

May 7th will be the first day of my liquid diet leading up to my surgery. I've been saying good bye to all of my favorite foods this entire weekend... Soda, pizza, fries, bread, potato chips, Pasta... Parting is such sweet sorrow, but I think once I start to hopefully lose weight, it won't even matter (right?!)

So, in a nutshell, that's where I am in my life right now. I'm excited and eager but also VERY scared and nervous. I hope that I can seek comfort and advice from the members of this community, and I will try my best to to do the same for others!

I start my liquid diet on the 10th and I have my surgery on the 24

I start my liquid diet on the 10th and I have my surgery on the 24

Ok good luck to u . Are u in the Tx area ?

Ok good luck to u . Are u in the Tx area ?

Yes I'm in east texas....having my surgery in Texarkana. Where are you?

You just told my story.......I start my liquid diet today and I am very nervous. My job leaves me by myself a lot and I am a bored, nervous, and depressed eater. I have packed my luchbox and have decied to leave all cash and debit cards at home so I am not tempted to buy anything today. Being addicted to food has made me miserable and I hate that I feel like I have no control. I always have the thought of just one more, or I'll stop tomorrow. This is it, im taking my life back!!!! Good luck and hope to talk soon.

I'm so excited for all of you starting on your new life and your new journey. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I'm almost 11 mos post op and down 66 lbs, def worth it. Hard at times, yes but def worth it.

So proud of you guys and excited!!!

My surgery is on may 20th! You will do great !

This is day 8 for me on the pre-op diet... and I want to reinforce to you that it WILL get easier. If I can do it, anyone can. I will not lie - the first 5-6 days were some of the hardest days I've ever had... but the cravings do reduce. Just make sure you drink enough Water (i have herbal tea a couple of times a day when I don't feel like plain water) as I can tell that I feel very tired if I haven't had enough liquids.

It is so helpful to come and read (or post) on this site when you are feeling like you can't do it - helped me several times. Hang in there, you'll do great

Day 2 and I have my a growling stomach. Yesterday wasn't too bad but this morning stinks!!!! I am allowed to have a protine dinner and that seemed to make it worse. Coffee will be my filler this morning I hope. Good luck to all and WE CAN TO THIS!!!!!

I start my liquid diet on the 10th and I have my surgery on the 24

I also start liquid diet on the 10th and surgery on the 24th. I have mixed feelings about the liquid diet. I want so bad to get it started because I know it is getting me closer to the date, but I'm afraid I am going to be a horror to be around. I have been warning everyone that anything I do or say during that time is not me. lol Good luck to you. I hope to stay in touch during our journey.

I am on day 3 of the liquid diet and I am getting headaches. My hunger is getting better but I can do this!!! Thank goodness for sugar free pops and broth!

Hey I am on day 3 of my preop diet.. My Surgery date is 05/21-- I am so happy to find someone with the same date as me!!

Anyone else in TeXAS?

This is so comforting to know others with the same date!

i am so happy to find all of you with the same date as me!!

How are you guys doing on the pre-op??? I start the 11th and I'm scared! I mean seriously I don't wanna turn into a b***** from not eating..... God help us all!!!!!

How are you guys doing on the pre-op??? I start the 11th and I'm scared! I mean seriously I don't wanna turn into a b***** from not eating..... God help us all!!!!!

Im on Day 4 (was supposed to start yesterday but I started a few days early lol ) and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm drinking 3 Protein shakes a day along with a weight watchers meal for dinner. At least I get some sort of food lol. I'm down 8 pounds already from Sunday!

You will do fine its all about your mind!!