Whose surgery is the second calendar week of May? Mine is the 14th. I think if we get to know each other and stick together we will be able to really support each other as we will probably go through similar things.

What are your goals? I weigh around 215 and I am 4'11". My BMI is 42. I would like to get to around 110 pounds or 50 kg (I am in Australia) with a 22 BMI. That gives me lots of wiggle room. I haven't been that weight since I was around 12 years old and the same height. I would love to get to goal in 18 months.

I don't have a pre-op diet because my weight is just under 100 kg and that is my doctor's preference.

Less than a week to go!

My surgery for VGS is tomorrow, 5/9 , I am on my way ,have been on my preop diet for 3 weeks ,it has been a mental challenge of self control and so far I have lost 15 lbs. I have read books,and visited with a friend of mine who also has had this procedure she has been really a good source of knowledge and support as well as this site.I know whatever pain I experience will be temporary. I am looking toward to the future so that I can be healthier and lighter . I have RA and trying to save my joints as much as I can so I can be able to move freely.Looking foward ....not turning back now .

Hi! My surgery was Tuesday, May 14th. How are you ladies doing?

232# pre-surgery

150# goal

I'm doing great! Still having diarrhea once a day and today I had gas cramps but I'm hard,y having any pain. My wound dressings are starting to fall off and incisions look great. Getting plenty of walking in, and not having too much trouble with my liquid and protein.

My surgery was Tuesday, 5/14. I had a two night stay. I'm home and feeling pretty good now. I also had surgery for a hiatal hernia at the same time. That was a suprise, but here I am. I didn't have any problems with gas and getting my water down took a day or so. I was out of my house on Friday, 2/17 for a family burial. I felt a little bloated, but otherwise fine.