Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for sleeve surgery on January 4. So far, the process has been very informative and exciting. I'm nervous, scared, and excited. I had to overcome my ego and pride to schedule my surgery and that in itself was a journey. I felt like I was taking a shortcut to weight loss before I learned and researched how this is a tool. I also took my best friend's advice that the surgery is going to help me sprint into the process but reaching the goal is going to involve my mindful commitment. I'm ready for the sprint and the long haul!

My reasons for choosing this path is very similar to others... To feel better and have more energy are top of the list. One thing I struggled with throughout all the yo-yo dieting was the idea that losing weight is the golden ticket to all the happiness in the world. On the flip side, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends. I like the work I do and have the ability to connect with people everyday. So, my hopes for post surgery are that I will live a healthier and longer life to be able to stick around with the people I love and those who love me.

Despite being friendly and gregarious, I'm a pretty private person and have kept the circle of people "who know" very small. However, I was happy to find this app and hope to be able to tell people my story.

I picked up the trend over all the research so here are my stats: currently, 320 lbs with goal weight of 165-175 lbs. I'm a big boned 5'7 woman and I don't find being a stick figure attractive at all. I have been told that I'm very competitive in business so I'm hoping to apply some of that into maybe playing sports... I am definitely going to give running a real shot.

Currently, I'm fighting a terrible cold and hope to get all better before surgery.

I would appreciate your thoughts and positive vibes and wish everyone Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2016!

Good Luck!!! Had my surgery 10/28 and have so much more energy and down 40 since surgery you are going to feel great. It is hard at first getting protein drinks and water in but slowly gets easier and you just need to be patient. You are doing what is best for YOU and will do fantastic. Sending prayers and good vibes your way!!

My date is January 4th too!!!! The really strange thing is that I woke up this morning feeling like I'm coming down with a cold. I am terrified that if I do it will postpone my date. I am trying to find out the best things to do, just in case. I'm going to running to get OJ and maybe some Airbornne or Cold Eeze tomorrow morning. I hope I can take Airbornne or Cold Eeze!?!?!? I need to find out.

Hi bondfmaily! I'm better (finally) and I have been taking Mucinex, Sudafed, and Tylenol... At nights, NyQuil.

I believe the only thing we're not allowed to take are NSAIDs like Advil, Motrin, Aleve etc. I also drank a lot of fluids and slept for two days. Let's stay in touch until the 4th and beyond? Where you from? I'm from NJ.

I'm scheduled on Jan 5th. I feel a bit like I'm on the plane with the parachute strapped to my back, getting ready for a big jump. Hopefully I fly and don't fall flat on my face!

For staving off a cold, I highly recommend zycam nasal swabs (zinc). Twice a day for a couple of days and you should be feeling better!

Stay in touch...I'd like to be able to build a support group of folks getting sleeved the same week as me!

Hi teaqueen! I like your parachute analogy.... I feel the same way! I'm anxious but excited too, very strange range of emotions.... I just got my surgery time for Monday which is at 9 am. I'm thankful for an early morning scheduling so I can get it over with rather than be on the edge all day.