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!

Im first for mine as well. Have to be there at 5 ( in 3 hours) surgery at 7. But I'm at a hotel 3 miles away from hospital and can't sleep.

You will both do great! Tomorrow am will fly by and in the afternoon we'll be scootching over so 2 more fabulous ladies can join us on the losers bench!

Just try to remember the nurses, your pain pump, Chapstick and walking are your new best friends for the day. After that at home it's pain meds, slowly sipping Water, drinking your Protein, walking as much as you can, and Chapstick for those dry lips.....oh, and us, we're here for whatever you need!

Ok I'm on the road headed out.

Good luck ladies. I'm so happy for you. Today you start your new life its awesome.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Good luck ladies. I'm so happy for you. Today you start your new life its awesome.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thank you so much.

Thanks to everyone for your support encouragement and prayers.

Good Luck to all of our surgery folks today. I will be waiting to hear how you are doing.

Good luck and your in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

I have a confession y'all I ate pizza last night And i feel miserable about it since my surgery is Tuesday. I know it's a struggle everyday. I just want to succeed with this.

I have a confession y'all I ate pizza last night And i feel miserable about it since my surgery is Tuesday. I know it's a struggle everyday. I just want to succeed with this.

Just get back on track you'll be fine we aren't perfect.

I'm 4 days post up and I can drink more than an ounce. I stop wright there but I dont feel full I think I can actually drink one more thats scary I dont know tjats to much

I'm 4 days post up and I can drink more than an ounce. I stop wright there but I dont feel full I think I can actually drink one more thats scary I dont know tjats to much

i can too but when i hit that 3rd ounce i feel it... my nurse told me try for 3 oz an hr so thats what i do and i got in over 48oz yest yaay and Im 3 days post op

Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

Great job girls. Getting in ur fluids.

I have a confession y'all I ate pizza last night And i feel miserable about it since my surgery is Tuesday. I know it's a struggle everyday. I just want to succeed with this.

It's not the end of the world, we all make mistakes here n there. You did it, acknowledged it, now you get to start fresh with a new day. you got this, just a few more days and you'll be on the other side.

I'm 4 days post up and I can drink more than an ounce. I stop wright there but I dont feel full I think I can actually drink one more thats scary I dont know tjats to much

Don't stress, it's liquid and goes right through. If you "over" drink anything, water's the best thing to do it with.

Thanks guys you all make me feel better I guess its because this is something new n not everything is the same for all of us. Thanks again and best of wishes to all.

Good luck to those getting surgery soon!!