I am starting this so all of us who are beginning 2013 in a big way can share stories, advice and experiences.

My surgery date is 1/21/13 and this has been a year long journey for me. I began last December with a physical and my Dr. and I decided it was time. I had to go through 6 months of weigh-ins and visits with the nutritionist before I was even allowed to see the surgeon. I finally met him in July and then was given a whole new list of tests and appointments that needed to be done. My insurance finally approved me earlier this month, but only for surgery after January 1, so January 21st it is.

I am so excited to start this journey and thank you all in advance for sharing your experiences here!

Just received approval! Surgery date is 1/28!

Best of luck' date=' you are going to do great. Praying for all of you.[/quote']

Thanks!!! How are you feeling??

Today is it! They moved my time from 5:30am to 10:30am. best of luck and prayers for all of us Jan 14th-ers!

Those couple of hours difference are difficult, but I'm sure by now you've forgotten all about the impromptu change. congrats-welcome to the losers side, we have a spot on the bench just for you!

Well' date=' I survived the 2 week liquid diet and today is clear liquids and a 10 oz bottle of magnesium citrate. Can't believe it's finally hear tomorrow! This has been such a long journey! I'm excited, anxious, nervous, happy, scared all put together. Tomorrow's the day!!!![/quote']

You should be proud-you will be better prepared for life after tomorrow after being on 2weeks of liquids. Not only will you be used to the liquids, you probably won't have many cravings.

Well, I survived the 2 week liquid diet and today is clear liquids and a 10 oz bottle of magnesium citrate. Can't believe it's finally hear tomorrow! This has been such a long journey! I'm excited, anxious, nervous, happy, scared all put together. Tomorrow's the day!!!!

Good luck to you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Can't wait to hear how it all goes for you!!!!!!

Wishing all those scheduled for surgery this week the best of luck. I have a week to go...

Wishing all those scheduled for surgery this week the best of luck. I have a week to go...

thank you and good luck on yours!!!

Thanks!!! How are you feeling??

I am doing great, I do not seem to be having the problems other's state. Absolutely no nausea my intake is way above the 64oz mark. No pain only minimal to my left incision. I have been walking about 2 miles a day without problems. I feel energized. I am still on clear liquids till Wed. then advance to full. I hope it stays this way.

Well, made it thru my first day of pre op.....yah!!!!!

Finally 1/22/13

Good luck tomorrow surgeries. Best wishes :-) You all will do great :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Can't sleep. It's 12:21am and I have to be at the hospital at 5:15am. Insomnia and nerves and hunger are a bitch! I need to be up by 4:45am. I'm already nervous; I have butterflies! There's a lot of fear of the unknown. How bad will the pain be? How strong am I? Fear of the unknown is what gets people to stumble, but not me. I know I need to do this. Sometimes I'll think in my head, "wow, this is drastic means, do I really have to do this?" And then I think about failed diet attempts since 7th grade, my struggle with eating disorders, my health...and I realize this surgery is an answer for me...it's a way out, and it's the only way. Well, I guess I'll see you all on the loser's bench. Nothing worth having is easy!

Oh, another crazy thing while I'm rambling. How many of us at the start of our journey looked to the future and thought the surgery would never come? With all the hurdles we have to jump through and 3 month and 6 month diets...and insurance and specialist visists...it all seems like a dream now that it's here. Good luck everyone!!!! ~<3 ---<@

I'm pretty groggy but I wanted to wish Love best wishes in just a few short hrs!! Will post bout Sx later.meds are kickin my booty!

Oh' date=' another crazy thing while I'm rambling. How many of us at the start of our journey looked to the future and thought the surgery would never come? With all the hurdles we have to jump through and 3 month and 6 month diets...and insurance and specialist visists...it all seems like a dream now that it's here. Good luck everyone!!!! ~<3 ---<@[/quote']

Good Luck on your surgery and I know exactly how you feel...I'm having so many doubts but like you said I know I need this as well! Keep us posted and your in my prayers!