I'm a newbie here and thought I'd share my excitement. I just got my surgery date, 7/25/11 and since then, everything seems as if it's going in fast-motion. I've started my pre-op diet yesterday and so far, so good. I'm reading all the posts I can on here and trying to get a feel as to everyone's experience so far. My daughter is getting married in December, so I'm already envisioning a great looking mother-of-the-bride's dress. Did anyone have any unrealistic expectations prior to surgery?

Good luck on your surgery. I am being sleeved on the 19th, only 6 days before you. I found the first 3 days were the hardest on the liquid diet, but then it gets easier.

I just wanted to look and feel pretty. My health was so declining that I needed to have WLS as revision to the gastric bypass I had 10 yrs ago. Preop was not a bad plan for me--I now am challenged by eating the solid foods. I am glad you are getting sleeved soon and wish you well. Ronda

Thank you all for your input and I'll keep you posted as to the progress along the way. I'm so excited to finally get my life back!

Thank you all for your input and I'll keep you posted as to the progress along the way. I'm so excited to finally get my life back!

That's exactly how I feel too- like I'm getting my life back. Best of luck to you, I'll be right behind you- my surgery is on the 29th!

Best of luck! Wishing you a smooth surgery and recovery! Looking forward to August when I "get my life back" too!