Hi everyone! My name is Tosha, I am sitting at about 245lbs right now with a scheduled surgery date of Jan 4. I am currently on day 4 of my 14 day preop liquid diet plan. I have struggled with my weight and willpower for years but the breaking point for me has been in the past 2 years.

In August 2013 I was diagnosed with a rare form of osteosarcoma at 31 years old. I underwent several months of chemo and a massive limb salvage surgery of my left leg to remove the tumor. This included a total knee replacement as well some femur and tibia replacement. I have about 15" of metal in my leg now. This limited my mobility and exercise considerably. Then this past August I had to ha r my cadaver patella removed because it shattered and my quad ripped and completely separated. Since then, I have lost even more mobility and stability. With about 100lbs extra on me, this increases my risk of having my hardware replaced much earlier than expected plus its wreaking havoc on my back since I compensate for my leg.

Anyway, I went trough the process and was approved this past month for surgery with a scheduled date of Jan 4. I'm super excited and scared all at once. But I can't wait for my new life!

Wow you are already a warrior! I have surgery scheduled for January 11 so I will be right with you. I'm sure you will-do well with the surgery. I'm scared and happy. We got this! The best of luck to you!

Hi Tosha and welcome! There is a January thread of folks having surgery in January. I had my surgery in October and we had a thread. It was really great to have a bunch of folks all going through the same thing together.

You have been through a lot in recent years - I didn't see which type of surgery in your post - but rest assured, it will be worth it. You will have a new lease on life.

Again, welcome....feel free to roam around the website - you can find discussions on just about anything to do with WLS here....and if you don't find the answer to a question, ask away!! There are lots of folks here with lots of good advice

Welcome and good luck on your surgery. Let us know if we can be of any help.

Thanks everyone! I'm having a really hard time with sausage and bacon and scrambled eggs being cooked here for hubby and the kids this morning for Breakfast...but k had my shake. I am second-guessing my decision about 10 times a day right now!

But anyway, I'm having bypass done. I forgot to mention that in my intro post.

Looks like you are a trooper already. I have had a crazy medical journey that has led me here as well. Seems like our dates are close. I'm 1/7 and on pre-op liquids as well. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too! My birthday is 1/7!

Hello tosh bosh 21 my name is Deana I am currently at weight of 290 but I wanted to say was that I also had sarcoma at 28 and my left leg was amputed I also went thru chemo but I just want to say keep your head up the 4th will be here soon

I will wish you a happy early birthday ???????????? since I will be under anesthesia that day lol.

Eeeek! My surgery is tomorrow!!!

My surgery was January 4th also. I'm writing this from the hospital as I hope to go home today. It's the beginning of a new relationship with food for me. Although my stomach hurts now, I'm very excited for this new chapter of my life to begin.

Just getting this today...your surgery day. Praying that all is well (((hugs))) thinking of u.

Hi my name is Carrie and I'm on my 5th day of my preop liquid diet. I am having a really hard time. I just want real food and I need help anyone??

Hi all, i had rny on the 8th, and what's most discomforting to are the gas pains.

The liquid tylenol is awful!!!