Today my countdown begins: 15 days, 14 hours and 45 minutes until I become a national statistic of a success story or failure. I officially start the required low calorie liquid diet today at midnight (I'm thinking what the f**k am I going to do) and went through my fridge/cupboards giving away any and all temptations. I will conquer this task as I promote with a smile in front of my friends and family as I officially drop the surprise. Yet deep inside I smell fear and defeat I'm truly trying to keep my head in the game. My true fear is how am I going to manage my blood sugars and insulin I forgot to mention I am boarder line type I diabetic but started this journey diagnosed with type II in 2002 when from out or nowhere my body succumb to Diabetic Ketoacidosis resulting in having to be put into a medical induced coma for three weeks all along with having a blood transfusion and on dialysis for 39 days.

Today I'm at 251 lbs I've gained weight over the holidays and have been on an eating binge in silence. I've gone through the "this is my last meal" excuse. Tonight for my final meal I had two healthy servings of Tator Tot Casserole and two tall servings of Bacardi and Diet Coke. While typing this story my sister came over I emptied my cup boards and shipped the contents to her home. I feel bad knowing she too is morbidly obese and needs to loose weight but a student working part time trying to better herself. We all come from many disadvantages to some degree but I hope to meet some friendly faces and in depth conversations. My name is Jon and my weight goal is 170lbs my goal date will be Friday, April 4, 2014 that's 380 days, 14 hrs and 44 minutes

You will be one of the success stories. Do not think otherwise, or accept otherwise. You have no choice but to go foward! And the fact that you have calculated the time to reach your goal shows nothing but determination. Embrace your journey! Good luck!

Good luck to You! I am from Kansas City as well. I am one week post op with no regrets :-)

Thank you both for the encouraging words. Day 1 of this liquid diet I'm not too sure of but I'm committed. How was this experience for each of you. Did you find the liquid diet easy to follow??

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The first few days were ok for me. I was on a 14 day liquid diet. About day 4 or 5 I wanted to eat someone lol I learned that most of it was mental. Also drink more water everytime you start getting hungry. What Dr are you going to? I lost 15lbs during the 14 days. My Dr also allowed me to have 3oz of lean deli meat or chicken breast at night if needed.

My doctor is Dr Hamilton with the KC Bariatric clinic for Shawnee Mission. I'm going to start a video diary tonight on my iPad I want to be able to watch the highs and lows of this journey. Are you recording anything? What was day 1 like after surgery??

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Same place I went! :-) I haven't done any recording except weekly pictures. First day of surgery was not too bad. I had a lot of inflammation which caused me some issues and pain but not everyone has that. Today is the best I've felt and its exactly one week.

You may want to ask Dr Hamilton about the meat in the evening. They don't offer it on the paper they give us but will allow it on this preop diet. It kept me sane. I didn't do it everyday but I did the first week. The second week I was pumped and stayed focused without wanting food.

Thanks for the heads up on the deli meat. I sent an email and patiently waiting. I've read in here about purchasing some Gas-X did you find this helpful? What are your consuming right now in liquids?

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Good luck as you start your journey ! My sleeve date is May 15 th and I'm already dreading the two week liquid diet. I attended my first support group meeting last night and that was very helpful. Knowing people have been closed up with the procedure being done because of their liver size was pretty powerful. I'm hoping that will keep me motivated. My NUT suggested doing one protein bar a day as something to chew. Someone else suggested putting a sugar free drink over crushed ice to give you that chewing sensation.

I did buy some gas x but I have only taken them a few times. I was lucky and had minimal gas. A lot of people had a ton of gas after surgery. Jon, feel free to message me if you want to chat or have any other questions. Seems Like every day is different. Today I was successful at getting more than one shake down however I have terrible hiccups all day.

I loved dr Hamilton. You will be in good hands

I also went to kc Bariatics MT surgeon Dr.kilawaski probably didn't spell that right. Does anyone know of support group meetings in the evening. I was sleeved Oct 30 and am having trouble with what to eat

Just saw this. I'm being sleeved by Dr. Hoehn at KC Bariatrics on 5/1. They've got an evening support group every other month. Dates are posted on their website.

Shel - Olathe, KS

Thank you ill have to look into it. How did your surgery go

Typing challenged...it's 5/21.

Shel - Olathe, KS