March 5th

I have my pre-op scheduled for Feburary 19th. I'm supposed to start my liquid diet on Feb 17 though. I've started to transition now to liquid to find things I like and so I knew I would really be able to do it. I know I need to lose weight prior to shrink my liver and lower the risk of surgery. I'm going to go to the support group at the hospital on February 12th. I'm really hoping to meet someone that I click with that I can talk to about whatever that's already been through it. I'm a self pay, so I still have to get my financing worked out. That's by far the most stressful part, knowing there's a possibility that maybe it won't happen. It seems so far away right now.

In addition to starting my diet, I'm trying to get into an exercise routine. I haven't be as successful with that. I thought about joining a gym - but I don't think I'll go. I paid for a membership for YEARS! Or buying a treadmill... but honestly... I have an xbox and dance games, a bosu ball, a balance ball and a groupon to a dance studio. I feel like I should be able to exercise at home. Has anyone been successful exercising at home? Or losing weight before surgery?