I've been looking forward to this day for so long. I'm on day 6 of the 2 week pre-op diet, and it has been difficult. I really hope it gets better because I've been so tempted to have some carbs. My highest weight was 241, weighed myself today and I'm at 235. My goal is anything under 180, preferably 140 but I'm ok if I don't reach that goal. My biggest fear is failing. Has anyone lost a lot of weight to only gaining back? Will I ever be able to eat out at a restaurant again? June 12 is right around the corner, I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I am ready for a new me.

Hi Jess!

Good luck with everything. You and I have the same surgery date and on the same day of the Liquid Diet. I'm so excited and so ready for this new change. We are both on the Eastern coast, too.

I've been told we will be able to eat out again but will be making healthier choices and eating much smaller portions.

We will have to share our stories after the surgery. Good luck and enjoy the new you.

Hi Jess!

Good luck with everything. You and I have the same surgery date and on the same day of the liquid diet. I'm so excited and so ready for this new change. We are both on the Eastern coast' date=' too.

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Thank you!!! Good luck to you also!! I know it's a whole lifestyle change, healthy eating habits. I'm trying my best to learn healthy recipes now so when I reach that phase, I won't be stumped on what to eat. Again, best of luck to you, June 12 is almost here.

Hi Jess & Lavender, I am also set for June 12th!!! Jess, if you cheat, don't eat carbs, eat a piece of protein instead. The point of the diet is to shrink the liver a bit, to help with the "fatty liver" issue that we have. Sugar and Starches cause Fatty liver (among other things). I added you both to friends.. so we can stick together. I am also an East Coaster!!!

Yahoo! We have a June 12th support group on the East coast.

Jess, like you I've been trying new recipes and new foods. Even food I never liked before I now like.

I will hopefully start my blog this week and keep you all posted on how everything is going. Keep me posted on your journey, too.

Have a wonderful Day!!!....

I haven't thought of doing a video blog. I'll have to look into it. I really don't want to put this out on facebook because I'm not telling everyone about the surgery. I have some people (especially people I work with) who may be very negative. I don't need that kind of toxic in my process. Facebook is too public for me.

Hi Jess & Lavender' date=' I am also set for June 12th!!! Jess, if you cheat, don't eat carbs, eat a piece of Protein instead. The point of the diet is to shrink the liver a bit, to help with the "fatty liver" issue that we have. Sugar and Starches cause Fatty liver (among other things). I added you both to friends.. so we can stick together. I am also an East Coaster!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote']

Nice to meet you BloomingFaith! Yes, I have been eating protein when I feel like a carb craving...it's difficult at times but I'm trying to be strong. This is great to know I can talk to others who are going through the same stages as I am, I'm glad I found this site. June 12 will be our new beginning.

I have actually deactivated my Facebook. Going to disappear from many for while. I haven't told many people about my plans for the sleeve. I already have people telling me that maybe if I keep up this routine of my 2 week preop diet, I could actually lose weight without surgery. People who don't even really know the struggles in my life who feel the need to comment on my decision. Don't need negative energy....just keeping positivity in my life. I feel I have a chance at a new beginning.