Hey! I'm 25 and I just started my journey. I go for my first seminar tomorrow. This is my second time trying this out I began the process last time but with school I decided to wait. Now I'm finished with school and I couldn't be more excited to get this started! I'm hoping to have surgery this summer and could use all the support available.

Haha Kailie your welcome you are helping me to!! Also I downloaded the app last night it's giving me 2800... Isn't that a lot? I put I don't exercise just walk and my Height and weight I feel like 2800 is so much and It says I'll loose 5lbs. I guess it's because I'm not trying to loose a ton yet until I know what my nutritionist wants. Also the chocolate shakes are good and I use to freeze milk in ice trays and blend them in a blender as a shake! But that was a few years ago.

Good luck! I went to the seminar in December and had to go through 3 months of physician assisted dieting. I finished my classes in the beginning of April and knew two weeks later that I was approved.

KD - I think that is normal. It is all based on your weight. But, definitely let your nutritionist know and see what they have to say. I was a little surprised I was getting that much as well but it adds up quick!

May83Gem - When are you having the surgery??

June 11

I have pre-op appointment Monday. I'm a little nervous but my surgery is only 4.5 weeks away!

So jealous! Have you lost any weight before the surgery? I started about a week ago and I'm already down 8 pounds!!!

Lindsj83 what is ur bmi?

Careful with the dieting... If you loose too much weight before your initial drs appt they may tell you because your loosing weight with no assistance you don't need the surgery

Mine is around a 53. I was just thinking that about 5 minutes ago before I logged in. It's funny that you said that because I was going to ask that question. It has only been a week. I cut out soda about 95% (I had a Diet Pepsi yesterday) and I've been concentrating on walking but I just feel SO DEFEATED every time I try to lose weight or even get healthy for that matter. It brings me to tears to be honest. Which is one of the reasons I want to do RNY to begin with. I just have SO MUCH to lose and it's hard to even exercise. I get frustrated easily and all I want to do is give up!

P.S. I say this because I stepped on the scale today and was the same weight I was 2 weeks ago - before I started trying to eat better and at least walk every day.

I have also cut out sodas 100% but I feel like I'm snacking more so I doubt I have lost anything. And yes my surgeon told me not to loose to much or they will consider not doing the surgery. I get the same way that's why I'm so excited to be able to have surgery and actually see results.

My 6 month pre-op doesn't consist of any weight loss. Each month I'm given new "objectives" to start adjusting to. I'm only on my first month but I can't drink thirty minutes before or after meals, no straws and I have to chew each bite 30 times, which honestly, is impossible. Next month I think I have to start no caffeine but I'm not sure. Have to check my chart. Luckily I don't have to focus on weight loss immediately but I'm sure that's coming.

My 6 month pre-op doesn't consist of any weight loss. Each month I'm given new "objectives" to start adjusting to. I'm only on my first month but I can't drink thirty minutes before or after meals' date=' no straws and I have to chew each bite 30 times, which honestly, is impossible. Next month I think I have to start no caffeine but I'm not sure. Have to check my chart. Luckily I don't have to focus on weight loss immediately but I'm sure that's coming.[/quote']

Okay, that's actually a brilliant use of the 6 month pre-op. I am absolutely impressed!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 217.2

Okay' date=' that's actually a brilliant use of the 6 month pre-op. I am absolutely impressed!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 217.2[/quote']

Going to one of the top rated doctors on the East Coast so I have a great outlook! They have educated me beyond belief. =]