Hi! Newbie here. I'm scheduled for a VSG on 3.28.14 and have 40 pounds to lose before my surgery to get my BMI down to 49. I am 330 pounds today. That's a lot of pounds. However, today I started my diet and will exercise when I get home. I will never be this heavy again. My journey is beginning - and I'm grateful to be surrounded by all the support. Thanks - just had to get that out there....

Congrats on starting your journey! I love your attitude - you're going into this positive. Keep that going! You will have ups and downs between now and surgery day, it won't be all sunshine and lollipops, but you got this!

This will be a great year for you!

You go girl! This is the first day of the new you and you are going to LOVE it! Congrats on making this important decision. For me, getting the sleeve was the best decision of my life.

Hi! Newbie here. I'm scheduled for a VSG on 3.28.14 and have 40 pounds to lose before my surgery to get my BMI down to 49. I am 330 pounds today. That's a lot of pounds. However, today I started my diet and will exercise when I get home. I will never be this heavy again. My journey is beginning - and I'm grateful to be surrounded by all the support. Thanks - just had to get that out there....

That's the spirit! You sound like me when I started. And, by golly, I made it happen. I also realized the need for support...and got it.

I'd bet the farm on you!

Welcome Sleeveless! I know you can do it and succeed with the sleeve and your weight loss beforehand too. I started exactly where you are- 330lbs was my highest weight around October 2012 at 5'5 1/2. I was determined to lose weight on my own and did it gradually- losing about 25lbs before signing up for the sleeve surgery in Feb. 2013. July 2, 2013 Day of surgery (Swedish Hospital in Seattle) I was 289lbs, 49 bmi like your goal for surgery day! Today is my six month anniversary and I am now down to 211lbs in size 16 jeans with a total of 119lbs lost since my heaviest! You can do it too- the key is to always keep a positive mindset, exercise, follow the instructions of your surgeon and nutritionist and take one day at a time. If you haven't already, join and use My Fitness Pal- it's a great place to track calories, foods, and activities. Good luck and I look forward to seeing you around!

Edited January 2, 201412 yr by Phoenix79

This thread brought me back to the day I decided to have VSG.

At my first appointment with the bariatric surgeon. I got on the scale and it said 259 pounds (I weighed at home that morning and it was 256 - either way, it was the biggest number I had seen). I cried. I literally stood there on the scale and cried. The nurse didn't quite know what to do - really was I the first person to cry on the scale at the bariatric surgery center?????

I do not remember a time in my life that I was more sad or disappointed in myself. I thought of a football player - I was heavier than a lot football players and about the same as a heavyweight boxer. I'm only 5'3", so put that into perspective!

Love the positive attitude, you can do this!!! I am also scheduled for March and working on making adjustments now. It wont be easy but we got this!

Mcbutterpants, I cried last time I got on my scale and havent been back on since can totally relate to how you were feeling.

Mcbutterpants, I cried last time I got on my scale and havent been back on since can totally relate to how you were feeling.

Tears can be a great motivator! After I stopped crying and talked to the doctor, I knew this was the right journey for me.

It's been chalk full of ups and downs - tears, doubts, 2nd thoughts, more tears, anxiety, etc.

I have to say, though, I am happy I'm going down the path I am! You will, too!

This outpouring of support is.....wow I'm just really feeling it right now and am shedding a few happy tears. It's so helpful to be able to relate. From weight and height to location to even comparing myself to football players. I am soooo not alone!!! xoxo

Today, I feel great! I walked .10 of a mile yesterday and did 50 modified push-ups. Yes my knee and back hurt after walking but a little ice and elevation - well this morning I woke up with no pain! So tonight - I hope to go .20 of a mile. I'm using My Fitness Pal to track my food and exercise - and a pedometer to track my steps. I figured that I need to be on a 900 calorie a day diet in order to lose the 40 pounds before 3.20.14. Yesterday I consumed 1300 calories - but 600 of that was oil popped popcorn with butter - something I can easily cut out. Today, I feel great. Positive - motivated - ready to do this!

Great statement from your post: Positive - motivated - ready to do this!

Have a great day!

Hey everyone! I've lost 13 pounds since this post! yeah!!!!!!

Great job!

Keep up the good work.

So excited for you! With your healthy attitude, you can't lose! Well, YES YOU CAN!! And you will! This support group will be there with you all the way!!!!

Thank you so much! I truly believe that as well!