I'm starting off on a GREAT foot today, my friends.

I stepped on the scale this morning and it read 409.

Now, MOST people would see that and burst into tears. I understand that. Not me, tho.

In my journey, I don't even know what I weighed when I started. My doctor hasn't been able to weigh me in years because his scale cuts off at 400. Even my nutritionist, whose office had oversized bariatric furniture, had an older scale the cut off at 350!!

So I consider my "start weight" to be 459. But this weight was taken in November 2012, when I had already been dieting for 10 weeks. So my start weight was likely higher than that, but I don't know by how much.

So to step on the scale this morning and see that I've dropped 50lbs since November really makes me happy.

I'm on Day 3 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet.

Surgery is May 2nd.

I can't wait to start seeing and feeling my results when the weight loss is more significant.

50 lbs is wonderful, but it's just the beginning of a long journey for me.

But I'm getting there. And I'm proud of myself for all I've done so far.

This feels like a milestone... I never thought I could ever lose weight on my own, but through my own dedicated work on myself, I've lost 50. I never thought I'd see the day, and now - here it is.

I hope everyone else is also having a HAPPY SATURDAY!

I am so so happy for you! I can't wait to see your successes along the way. You should be so proud.

thank you!

YOU GO GIRL! As you can see from my ticker I started up there as well. I lost 40 pre op and it made things so much easier with the surgery. Every pound you can lose pre op makes the whole thing easier. You are doing great, and can't wait to see your progress after surgery! I am about 6 weeks out now and its the best decision I have ever made!!!!

Thanks Amanda! I really need to take some "before" pics already. Because I didn't take any when I started and I WISH I could look at the difference already. Maybe I'll get someone to take some for me today.

I have a goal to get below 400 before surgery. I have 12 days and 10lbs to go, I THINK I might be able to do it.

I just remember when I started and I was reading how some surgeons require you to lose weight and I thought "BUT I CAN'T!". Ironically, my surgeon didn't ask me to lose weight, but I lost a bunch anyway. Funny how it works out sometimes.

I'll definitely be on this site to post updates. I love this board!! Awesome support. Thank you!

WSOOHOO. .......THATS WONDERFUL, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!

Awesome work! Good for you. Keep it up and you will rock that sleeve!

Wonderful--congratulations! You are already doing the physical and mental work that will help you be incredibly successful with VSG!

Your attitude is AWESOME! I love it and its perfect for this new journey you're on. There's going to be some down times, but as long as you pick up on the positive it's going to work. I'm so excited for you and YES.. Take before pics. I wish I did better ones than I have. Good luck.. Although I don't think you'll need luck with a great mind set you have.

Keep us updated

Anyone have suggestions on what types of liquids or broths that have helped with pre-op liquid diet?

I started today and my surgery is the 30th.

Thanks for any suggestions

That is amazing! Keep up the good work!