Around 6 months ago I ran into a friend that had been sleeved and she looked amazing. This got me on a path that will end with my own surgery May 21. I have research the heck out of this procedure and feel fine with my decision. I will be paying out of pocket and will be going to Mexico for this.....

Because I am self pay (and a single mom) I needed to find a place to save money so I could justify the expense of the Medicard payment. So my big decision was to quit smoking, I had my last

cigarette Feb 14, obviously there were other reasons to quit but needless to say I am pretty proud of myself.

Now here's my problem, when I decided to quit smoking I figured one issue many people had was weight gain and I thought "who cares about that right now, Im getting sleeved in a couple months, I will eat what I want when I want as long as I quit." Well 3 months later I went from being 293lbs to 312lbs. I am pretty disappointed in myself for letting my eating get out of control so badly. I know I will never smoke again, my daughter is too proud of me to even think about it. Is it bad that Ive gained this extra weight before surgery? I start my pre-op diet on Friday.

i gained 5 lbs the last month of my 6 month wait. The dr didn't say a thing. I start my pre-op diet on Thursday. I think you'll be good. I get sleeved 5/22.

well you may lose the excess weight during your pre-op diet....I'm too having the same issue...I've gained 15 pounds since my Dr. loosen my band to help me get ready for revision...

Just stick to the pre-op diet, that's what I plan to do in 1 week....but dont beat yourself up about it....it is good that you stopped smoking....

I started my pre op on Monday and its been sooo hard!!! Be ready because I thought I could do this and it would be pretty easy! It's not.... I have to be on mine for 14 days so I have 11 more days before surgery. On a good note I have lost 6.2 pounds in two days as of this morning. I'm hoping I will have lost more by tomorrow.... LOL I weigh everyday! I know I shouldn't but I do.

Good luck ladies on your upcoming surgeries. I'm nervous and scared but excited too. It will be nice not to be so hungry as I am now!

Today was day 4 for my Pre op. I had a crisis and didnt think I was going to be able to stick to my date, but it's working out! So I did eat today... Back on the wagon tomorrow.

I've been hearing that the pre-op diet is rough....but I have to do it....just have to take it day by day.....use at as a time to reflect on what I have decided to do and look forward to the future!