I finally lost the weight my surgeon required before he would book my surgery! Even beat it by 4 lbs. February 9th will be here before I know it. I wanted to be healthier before I turned 30 and since I turn 30 in May this is a great start I think. ALL advice is welcome for sure. Here are some facts about me and this journey: I'm 29 years old, I started this process at 444 lbs, I'm currently 395, I first met my surgeon in May 2015, I am married with 2 teenage step kids and my hubby and I want more as soon as I'm at a heathy weight for both me and a baby. So excited!

Congratulations! You are in for quite an adventure.

The best advice I can give you is to learn as much as you can by reading and asking lots of questions.

Also, be persistent, positive, proactive and patient.

congrats on moving forward and getting a date for surgery

I am so glad you finally have a surgery date. Believe me I know how frustrating and the up in the air feeling you get when you have to wait sooo long for a date. You also have a great start with the weight you were able to lose. What type of surgery are you going to have? I have a feeling I also will be having my surgery in Feb instead of Dec or Jan like I originally thought. If you are getting the sleeve there is a Jan -Feb surgery thread on these boards. if your interested in joining here is the url. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/357095-january-or-february-2016-sleevers/

Yep the sleeve I'll check it out. Thank you!

Congrats on getting the go ahead!