Hey everyone. I have been lurking on this site since I started my journey in March but I have not posted at all. I'm not really the "share my feelings" type. I'm trying to work on that so here goes.

Like most of us, I simply decided enough is enough in my life and it was time to start living. After about three years of research on wls I finally made the decision to be healthy. I have lost about 40 lbs. on my six month pre-op diet and I feel much better! This success makes me feel cautiously optimistic. There are so many things I want to be able to do; sky diving, triathlons, scuba diving. I feel very committed but now that I have a surgery date, I am feeling nervous. I know this is normal but I feel like it is a big chance, which means big success or big failure!

I would like to thank everyone for sharing on this site. It has been such a great resource. So many of the questions I had, some of which I would have been to embarrassed to ask, have been answered on here.

Good luck to everyone and I look forward to continuing this journey with you all.

Howdy and welcome to the website BigDude! Nice of you to chime in and give us a chance to get to know you. Best on your journey!

Welcome Big Dude.

I am glad to see I won't be alone in November. I should be right behind you if all goes well. What do you find you're most nervous about? Congrats on the weight loss. That's a great acheivement. Good luck with your surgery. If you need anyone to talk to the forum is here..

Thanks. I'm honestly not sure what I'm nervous about Lost1. Just thinking I might fail like so many times before I guess

Welcome and congrats on a great start so far! Good luck as you continue on your journey!

Omg we are having surgery on the same day and I've lost like 40lbs from my pre-op diet too. You're my twin!! Lol

Omg we are having surgery on the same day and I've lost like 40lbs from my pre-op diet too. You're my twin!! Lol

Hey twin! Are you nervous yet? I have to start the preop diet monday

I'm Nov 5th. Started my pre-op diet today. It's been somewhat rough but I know after some of the detox process is over it should get better. It's my birthday week. Our daughters are fixing my bday lunch tomorrow but like I told a couple of people, ill be rocking the pre-op shake and healthy request cream of something soup with sugar-free jello for dessert! Lol! It's ok! A small price to pay for long-term health!

Hey twin! Are you nervous yet? I have to start the preop diet monday

I start my preop diet on Monday also. I'm totally nervous this time and I know it is because I had the problem with the lap band and getting sick at the beginning of the year, I'm just afraid it is going to happen again. And I get even more scared because this surgery is not reversable like the lap band was.

I start my preop diet on Monday also. I'm totally nervous this time and I know it is because I had the problem with the lap band and getting sick at the beginning of the year, I'm just afraid it is going to happen again. And I get even more scared because this surgery is not reversable like the lap band was.

I'm sure you'll be fine. As long as we can get through. This pre-op diet. It's comforting to know you guys are suffering through this with me. For me its day 4 and its been a little rougher than I thought

Hi everyone this is my first post on here. I had my bypass on February 24th. I have lost 114 pounds from my heaviest. My advice is follow the rules and don't eat before your doctor tells you to. I did great and would do it again. I only had trouble with a few foods and now I can eat anything just not in the amounts as before surgery. A new way of life and I love it. Good luck.

Hi everyone this is my first post on here. I had my bypass on February 24th. I have lost 114 pounds from my heaviest. My advice is follow the rules and don't eat before your doctor tells you to. I did great and would do it again. I only had trouble with a few foods and now I can eat anything just not in the amounts as before surgery. A new way of life and I love it. Good luck.

Congratulations! I look forward to getting there

Good luck on your surgery today twin!!

I am a week ahead of ya all. Big dude I share many of your sentiments. I lost quite a bit (before surgery, very strict diet) and started participating in triathlons. Then had a set back with an injury and an automotive accident and rapidly put the weight back on. However, I truly understand your thoughts.

Just a little funny something to make ya laugh for today.... My Triathlon Strategy

Don't Drown

Don't Crash

Don't Quit

Good luck on your surgery today twin!!

You too!