So..... This is it! After a two week pre-op diet, I have lost a total of 8.6 pounds, starting from 238.0 to 229.4. It is close enough to my Labor Day goal that I am going to call this a mini-success! It was a hard road. The pre-op diet was no joke, and if I didn't know that at least 20 other people were doing almost the exact same thing as me right now, I might have quit. But I stuck to my two to three Protein shakes a day with a lean meal for dinner for week 1, and almost completely full liquids most of this last week.

I am so ready for the next part of my journey to begin, and I am so glad to have everyone here to ask questions and share what's going on. I will keep everyone updated on what happens with my pre-op testing tomorrow morning, and hopefully, I can get on here to let you guys and gals know I made it through surgery safe and sound tomorrow afternoon. I can't believe September 1st is almost here, but at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow morning I am heading from Orlando to Jacksonville for my pre-op testing and then at 11:30 a.m. I am going under! I can't believe I am going to the other side. I can't thank you guys enough for being a part of this with me.

I'm sitting here all nervous for you right now, knowing where you at!! Can't WAIT to hear from you on the other side, Wishes! Please post as soon as you can!! Warm thoughts and hugs from us all!:hug:

How exciting!!!! Thinking good thoughts!!!

I made it! I am sleeved. In quite a bit of pain, but I am walking! Thank you all for the support.

Yay! Congrats- I'm so happy for you- hope everything is going well in the hospital- how long will you be in there for?

CONGRATS!!! It's done now time for your new healthy life!!!

:-))) so happy you posted!!

Thank you, I will be staying for two days just because I live out of town and I want to be cautious.

I made it! I am sleeved. In quite a bit of pain, but I am walking! Thank you all for the support.

You totally rock!! You are doing amazing, I just hope I do half as well as you!

You go girl lol Excited for you and good luck on your journey

Thank you, I will be staying for two days just because I live out of town and I want to be cautious.

Whooohooo! You're sleeved! Congrats! I hope the pain is manageable and I look forward to hearing how you're doing! I just got insurance approval today! =)

I hope you get back to a comfortable routine and out of pain soon. Congrats!!!

Congrats!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!

Thank you, I will be staying for two days just because I live out of town and I want to be cautious.

Hurray! Sending vibes of health and healing your way - hope you are feeling less pain soon!

Best of luck, sweetie. It gets easier day by day.

Feel better soon!!!!!