Hi. My journey began about 2 months ago when my PC physician told me that I had to lose weight or I would lose 12 to 15 years of my life. He scaired me. Since then I have been looking for information on the internet and from friends that have had bypasses. My beginning weight was 284 lbs.

I made another appointment with my doctor to discuss weight loss surgery options and he referred me to a weight management clinic to begin the process. I have already met with my new doctor and have met with a dietitian. At this point I still haven't decided for sure whether to have a bypass or VSG although I'm leaning towards the VSG, much less invasive. Next month I will follow up with my doctor and meet with a Psychologist. I guess the wheels are in motion. My surgery will probably be late January or February.

I am currently on a preparatory high-Protein diet to help me lose some weight before surgery. It's going pretty well, not that I've been perfect, but I am losing weight. I've lost about 10 lbs already according to my scale (The doctor's scale is always unkind).

I look forward to getting some "before" pictures and posting them to begin my journey.

I have read many threads from this website and have received a lot of helpful information. Thank you all.

Welcome to the forum Dan. Good luck with your journey. IF you have questions, ask away. There are lots of helpful individuals on here with a wealth of information.

Congrats Dan that is a great loss considering all the temptations that were placed before you - you will lose so much weight after surgery because of your will power and your determination! Keep us posted!

Thanks for all of your replies. Gingin 33, thanks for your offer of help. I know I will have questions and fears about making the jump into VSG land.

I hate being on diets!! The motivation is there, but as the weeks go on I can see that it will get harder. Luckily I'm meeting again with my weight management doctor on the 17th. I really don't know what to expect at that meeting or at the psychologist appointment later that same day. I guess I want to see a date or something on the horizon and what exactly I need to do to prepare. It seems like I'm just getting little pieces. I want the whole picture! This website is helping to fill in some of what to expect

but I want a date darn it!:thumbup: