Started pre op diet on 1/26/16 for 2/9/16 scheduled surgery date. I'm eating less than 800 calories and walking approximately 5000 steps per day.

My plan for the final 9 days before surgery is to workout at the gym daily with a goal of 10,000 steps per day, to ensure I give myself the best possible chance to finally get the weight off.

Hope it's all worth it in the end!

I begin the pre op diet tomorrow. I feel fairly confident that I can do this. I am having surgery on 2/15. I pretty much have my days scheduled so that I get get all my nutrients. I have scheduled exercise. My biggest problem is that I have led a pretty sedentary life for a long time. I have to get off the couch and on my feet and begin walking, starting slowly but being consistent. I will walk each day and build up my number of steps each day. I also hope to go to the gym next week and work out. During my younger years I was very athletic. I LOVED being active. Depression and medication have been my worst enemies. Tomorrow is the beginning of my new life. I wish you all the best!

Same to you! We can do this!!

Today I figured out that food has been my best friend. Sad times, fun times, game time, going out time, just all the time... Food. If food is blocking me from my goals then I'm making the right decision. Just praying it's all worth it in the end.

Keep me posted. Just finished working out for today! You can do this!!

I'm having surgery the 12th. I started my diet saturday. It definitely has been a struggle and I can't wait until surgery day. Hope all goes week for you guys!

Thank you!! 2/9 is so close. I keep trying to figure out why diet and exercise would not work for me. I'm guessing this is normal...

Going in for pre-op blood work this morning!!

Nurses unable to get blood today. Nurse said I may be dehydrated. I'll drink a lot of water tonight and try again tomorrow.