Hi Everyone!

I am in the process of losing a total of 55 (well, actually 56) pounds before my surgery. I'm on a liquid diet that I did really well with in the beginning, but the last month and a half I have been struggling. I am in month four of my 6 month insurance required wait, and I've lost 31 pounds with 25 more to go. I've done everything else I've needed to do, I just have to lose this weight before my surgeon will set a date. I had 23 pounds left to go, but I gained 1.4 over the last five weeks. I'm so glad it wasn't so much, I was thinking it was more like ten pounds and I felt very discouraged.

This week I've been working to stay on plan, and doing well throughout the day, only to blow it at the end of the day. Today, I didn't struggle, and I feel good. FINALLY! I know it's only one day, but usually the first day is the hardest for me to get through, so really this is HUGE for me.

I gave up ibuprofen two months ago (my surgeon wouldn't let me choose the gastric bypass until I could prove to her I wouldn't be reliant on NSAIDS. Otherwise I'd have to go with the sleeve.) Now I am giving up caffeine, I'm five days in and the headaches have finally gone, but I'm still not feeling the energy I'd like.

Also, I'm recovering from a knee injury. Well, I use the word "recovering" loosely. The main reason I am having weight loss surgery is so that I can have surgery on my knee so I won't lose my mobility. The idea of not being able to walk anymore scares the hell out of me. The more weight I can get off of my knee, the easier it will be for me to move and the sooner I can get it taken care of. Have any of you ever seen the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape? with Johnny Depp and Leo DiCaprio? I don't want that to be my future, and that's where I was headed.

Okay, it's late and I should go to bed. I work in a grocery store that is open 24 hours and I work three swing shifts a week, along with two day shifts. I still end up staying up too late every night. Tomorrow I get to sleep in, I'm so happy about it LOL

Have a great day everyone, I look forward to chatting with you all. I'm glad to meet all of you and I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.

Hey how are you I just joined and read your post I was told I have to lose 40 pounds I'm so far down 13 I'm wonder what has happened with your journey did you have surgery yet?

Hi there, just found this group hope someone is out there still. I had RNY on March 10 2015, doing well down 35 pounds since surgery. Started my journey at 447 and 78 BMI. I too have major knee issues and need to get weight off not only to be healthy but to get knee surgery. I hope we can share this journey together and support each other.