This all just got real!! Insurance is officially approved! Pre op is this Friday and surgery is scheduled for 03/26/14....EEEK!!!!!!! I am so READY for this LIFE change!!! I have been reading through this site for about 3 weeks now and am so glad I found it!!! All you women are so inspirational! I am open to any and all advice!

I think I will tell more people after I just don't want people trying to talk me out of it! Last night my husband took me out to buy my supplements and Protein! He was very hesitant about the surgery at first but now he sees how excited I am and he has come around! Although I know when he sees me in pain he won't be happy.

HI there! my surgery is March 25th. I would also love to buddy up with you all. I am 5'7" , 50 years, current weight 242.

HI there! my surgery is March 25th. I would also love to buddy up with you all. I am 5'7" , 50 years, current weight 242.

Hi kitten heart ,I am 52 and 5"7" and weigh 240lbs. Had my preop appointment today and will be sleeved on the 28th march.

Getting nervous .would be great to compare notes,I am from australia

HI there! my surgery is March 25th. I would also love to buddy up with you all. I am 5'7" , 50 years, current weight 242.

Hi kitten heart ,I am 52 and 5"7" and weigh 240lbs. Had my preop appointment today and will be sleeved on the 28th march.

Getting nervous .would be great to compare notes,I am from australia

Hi Ann22

Would love to buddy up. I live in Michigan. I have been in the process for 8 long months I simply cannot wait for next week. Although a bit nervous, but I think its more a feeling of being in limbo rather than fear. I look forward to sharing with you as we start our journey.

I too had mine the same day! How are you feeling? I am still quite sore, and have no energy at all!

Hi all. My surgery date was 3/26 also. I am 58, 5'5" HW 227 SW 218 and CW 208. I would love to join this group as I need support and advice. We can help each other.

My surgery was 3/26 and I'm feeling good. Water has been the hardest thing for me but that seems to be getting better. Last I weighed I am down 13lbs since surgery.

That's great! I was done 3/27 and was doing great until today.... I've been a little off and had a hard time drinking today- feels like a lump in my throat.

That happens to me when I eat or drink too fast. I also find everyday is different. Some days I am so hungry and feel I can't stop eating (I am on fluids, protein shakes, yogurt, sf pudding and strained cream soups) and some days I have to force myself to eat.

@RJCmommy....I'm not having any pain but I have zero energy. Just started puréed food today and it was great to finally have something besides liquids but I didn't come close to protein goal. What are you eating?

Still on clear liquids. My next follow up appt is on Tuesday and hoping I can start having puréed foods.