Hi Everyone: Just started with the group today. I will be having the sleeve on 5/16/13. I have started the pre-op diet - it's really hard especially when your having lunch at work or fixing your family's meals. But, I'm hanging in. I try not to count the days, so I keep thinking that surgery will be soon. I am so looking forward to that day. I know that it will not be easy and there will be many hurdles to overcome but with a positive attitude and positive support - I will do fine. Starting weight was 235#. Current weight is 225#. My goal is 130 to 140. My height is 65 inches. My BMI was 37 - it's not as drastic as some but I have so many comorbities that surgery became necessary. This is just a brief introduction - I will follow up again in a few days. bcnowak1

Welcome - good to have you here!

Welcome! My surgery is 6-4. I'm 6'2" with a BMI of over 50.