After getting my surgery date of July 28 a few weeks ago, I have been a big ball of emotions. I knew in my heart this is what I was working towards- but surgery is just scary! My ultimate fear is dying during the procedure for whatever reason. After I met with my surgeon for the 3rd time, the practice nurse, and an anesthesiologist from the hospital, I feel more at ease. All three described the typical routine that is followed before/during/after surgery and what I can expect. I even asked my doctor for a video of my surgery and he's going to see whether he can record it for me (yes, I know that's odd...but I like medical stuff!).

I've had my last big weekend of eating whatever I wanted. Tomorrow starts my 2 week liquid diet. I can have 8oz of a protein drink for my 3 main meals. I can also have 2 snacks during the day- sugar free yogurt, jello, or popsicles. I can have as much to drink as I want so long as it's not a caloric beverage.

I have been asked many times what my goal weight is and I give the same answer every time: I have no idea. I'm 5,10" and at my highest I was 445 lbs. I am currently 425 and hope to be around 410-415 at surgery. If I could get down to 220, that'd be amazing! I figure if I get down to that, I'll be happy. If I go beyond that, that'll just be a bonus. I am also thinking that when I get my skin removal surgery in about 3 years, I will probably lose another 15-20 just with the skin, etc that will be removed.

All in all, I feel like I am in a good place mentally. I know what I need to do, I have the supplies I need to do what I need to do, and I have the supports I will need. I know this is going to be a hard journey with some rough spots along the way, but I am up for this exciting journey so I can get on with my life and live it up!

Woohoo. That is awesome that we can do this. My surgery is the 27th! Getting excited and nervous as well. I want to be a healthy weight then see where we can go from there!

Honestly, so much of this journey is mental for me. I've had so many issues with food over the years. I'm finally going to eat to live- instead of living to eat.

WE CAN DO THIS!

My surgery is also on July 27th. We can do this! Starting my 2 week liquid tomorrow as well.

You got this @Frankin Texas how exciting! I can't wait to be there soon too, I'm only about 2 to 3 weeks behind you I think. All of you who are starting your 2 week liquid diet I am keeping you in my thoughts and prays it will become easy for you to master

My surgery is also on July 27th. We can do this! Starting my 2 week liquid tomorrow as well.

You got this @Frankin Texas how exciting! I can't wait to be there soon too, I'm only about 2 to 3 weeks behind you I think. All of you who are starting your 2 week liquid diet I am keeping you in my thoughts and prays it will become easy for you to master

My surgery is also on July 27th. We can do this! Starting my 2 week liquid tomorrow as well.

We got this, Karl!

How is the liquid diet going so far....?

I am scheduled for July 28th as well started my liquid diet today ..wont deny it but I Am Hungry ..ugg

Hello im scheduled for july 28 as well started my liquid next week for a week im nervous and EXCITED I been waiting on this for months now im acting like a chicken good luck everyone we can do this I will be praying for u all as well!

Yikes, I got it good with only having to do liquids for 2 days before. What can you drink?

Wow lucky you ll I have to do 2 weeks carnation instant breakfast 4 to 5 shakes a day and sugur free jello and popsicles only

My uncmmylean :/

My surgery date is July 30 I only have to be on a llulu

Edited July 14, 201511 yr by Artina 1970

What is llulu?

I only have to do two days of the liquid diet my surgery is July 30 nerves

Good luck mine is going ok but really hungry now they dsy after the 3rd day on the liquids you will feel beter