Hey everyone,

I am so excited to get going on this weight loss journey. I feel like I have tried so many other things but with this I feel I can have long term success! I got a bug to get it done and had my first doctor appt. Oct. 17th and it felt like it took forever to get scheduled but it really wasn't very long I guess. I am anxious to get it over with.

Scared of pain, wondering what I will eat. Anyone have any favorite Protein powders? I hear they will be my friend. The only ones I tried in the past were yucky! What about shakes? I like Optifast but they are pricey. Any decent ones out there?

Hoping for some buddies to go through this with me!

Chris.

Kylie it is amazing how the support and love of others in the same situation is so helpful!!!! Those ahead guide and support us along. Those behind us will depend on those ahead of them too

Simply blessed how is your liquid diet going. I think I'm most nervous about it for now anyway!!! Lol

Your 5 days ahead of me. Where are you from?

I quit smoking with a great online support group. Six..almost seven years later I'm still in touch with many of them. So nice to be able to come here and share with someone else who is in the same place.

When you're sharing such personal journeys it creates a special bond for sure!!!!! Don't know what I'd do with my groups. When you're going through this it's on your mind 24/7 and when those you know aren't they don't understand it's your every thought.

Simply blessed how is your liquid diet going. I think I'm most nervous about it for now anyway!!! Lol

Grandma2tweeties, the first 2 days were a piece of cake, but today the third day has been my hardest, I have been STARVING all day, and very out of it. Hoping tomorrow will be better, and def jealous of the people who don't have to do full liquids.

I was finally approved this morning for December 15th! Let's keep in contact.

I was finally approved this morning for December 15th! Let's keep in contact.

Congrats!

My surgery date is Dec 16th, I'm soooooo excited but getting nervous the closer it gets, some friends are trying to talk me out of doing it but I'm doing this for me!!!!! Hope everyone's surgery goes well! Prayers are with you all ????

Hi everyone

I have been reading some of the posts for a while, but this is my first time writing. I just got my date...12/15.... Now I am completely nervous...lol. Excited, anxious, scared, elated, hopeful.....just to name a few. I can't believe I am doing this....I am a mom of 3, my 2 boys are 4 1/2 and almost 3. They are both autistic, I also have a 16 year old step daughter who lives full time with me....I never do anything for myself, this will be the first time I am taking care of me. It's funny, I have been so confident about having this surgery, but now that I officially have a date I am starting to worry... Will I still be me after the surgery? It might sound dumb, but I don't know how to be a healthy person. I am not talking about eating healthy, I mean I don't know how to act, I usually like to be invisible, (most overweight people do) am I going to be that way after the weight comes off? Sorry for the strange post, I think I just needed to share my thoughts.

All your thoughts seem well founded. I hope all goes great for you too..glad you're putting you first!

Don't let anyone change your mind. I hope they mean well but the have no idea what it takes to get us to this decision and wants we make it we are committed......

December 17th here (don't remember if I posted in this thread but I don't think so). Best of luck to everyone.

Good luck to you also skywalker I begin my two week prediet. Surgery two weeks from today on 16th. Do you have any prediet to for surgery?

Had my pre-op appointment today and I'm so excited! 13 days...