Im a newbie and am starting my 2 week liquid diet today. My dr.'s office let several of us taste the different brands they offered and they actually weren't that bad! I thought they tasted better than a Slim Fast and that's my normal Breakfast. So far so good.

I have completely emptied the fridge and pantry of everything I won't be eating over the next 2 weeks pre-op and 4 weeks post op. I think this will help me in that I will not be tempted at home to cheat. :-) plus it helped a friend out who appreciated the extra groceries! I couldn't bear the thought of all that food and salad dressing going to waste! She and her kids will take care of all of it I'm sure.

I am so excited about this journey! At first I didn't want to tell anyone. I have been so critical of WLS in the past (I was naive!) I told my mom and she respecte my choice. After a month or so my best friend told me (in only a way that the VERY best of friends can do in a firm but compassionate tone) that I needed to get over myself. No one would think less of me or loom down on me. No one would think I was taking the lazy way out because I am always super busy with work, church, friends and family.

After my wake up call, I decided the world wouldn't end if I told people. In fact most of them would more than likely figure it out after being out for 2 weeks and loosing weight pretty quickly. I have told my immediate team at work, and then a handful of my closest friends and family. The world kept spinning! I think I am not going to publicly announce it to everyone but will tell if I am asked. I have learned that the surgery alone isn't the end all be all, quick fix. It takes so much more to get to goal.

I have been heavy my entire life. I don't even know a realistic goal for me. In 5th grade I was a size 16/18. I am a 26 now. I think I would like 135-140 as a goal but that seems like it is an Unobtainable goal. To get there I need to lose 200 pounds. Wow.... How did I do this to myself?? Why did I let it get this bad???

I am excited about this Tool and after writing all of this out am now even more motivated to do well on pre-op and stay the course. Here's to the start of an even-better me!

Welcome to the forum family. We are happy that you have joined us. Here you will learn alot from others. Congrats to your new journey

Hi, I'm Cathy and I start my pre-op diet on Monday, it should be Sunday but it is Mothers Day here in the UK so I have allowed myself a last supper with my boys. My Op date is 3rd April and I have 120-140lbs to lose. Lets keep in touch on our journey