I went to the lake this weekend and could not put on a "XX" Life Jacket oops. No huge deal, I am used to it and it is normal. I check the rides at universal studios to make certain I can fit in the seats then makeup an excuse not to ride it, if there is a chance it will be tight... My BMI is 41 and I am decent health, but I can feel myself getting older and my health is starting to not be as good as it was 2 years ago. I have 3 levels in my home and get tired walking up the stairs . My last SUPER SERIOUS weight loss was 26 lbs last year, but it is all back... I am certain you understand.... My wife is starting to put pressure on me about my weight and she is right. Also, I want to be able to do things I used to do. However, I am SO SCARED of this process. I am scared of the liquid diet... How can you eat liquid for a month. No wonder you loose weight you are on a liquid diet. If I only ate liquid for a month now I would feel like I was gonna die and loose a lot of weight. I love to eat a steak dinner and have wine with my wife, will I give that up forever? I like to sit on the front porch and drink a beer and talk to my wife, will that be gone forever? My insurance will cover it, but I honestly am scared... If I ever reach my "Ideal Weight" how do you eat 2,000 cals a day to build/keep muscle when you stomach is gone... This is a difficult thought process for me and it feels like the weak way out. If I do it, I don't want to tell anyone except my wife and father (they will take care of me out of the hospital). Anyone have any thoughts?

The last day of my current life is 10/18. Scared!!!

Yay!!! You will be fine!!!

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It has been a week of serious contemplation.

I'm going to the hospital. I'm nervous and second guessing everything, but I'm going.

You will do great!!!

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I'm done. Yesterday, Surgery day, was rough, but I made it through it. The hardest part was trying to drink Water and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't keep it down turns out it was nausea, but I didn't feel like I was going to throw up. This morning around 6 AM I asked for nausea medicine and have been a successful drinker since then, 1/2oz at a time. I drank 20 oz in 2.5 hrs.

The gas pains are intense and my fat stomach looks bloated. I told my wife she could rub it and it would bring her good luck. She would not.

Dr sent a piece of my liver to get a biopsy. He told my wife I had fatty liver disease. I don't know what that is, but when he comes to release me today I will ask.

I'm so happy for you!! Just remember, the first part of this journey is the hardest. After that it's all uphill. For me, it was the best thing I ever did for myself and I hope you end up feeling the same! Right now concentrate on fluids and walk walk walk. It helps get rid of the gas and swelling. Good luck on your new journey!!

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Yay!!! So glad to head! I got nauseated one day, but I was half asleep, woke up because my mouth was so dry, so I went to get a sip of Water and threw up because I was lying down. Learned to sit up while drinking since then! Hope your liver results come back fine and here's to a speedy recovery!!!

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