My two week countdown to surgery, and the liquid diet that goes with it, begins tomorrow. I did incredibly well during the pre-op phase. I lost 40 pounds. Then I gained six or so between the day I met with my surgeon to schedule the procedure and today. I feel fat, and I feel like I lost the confidence I had. It has reminded me of why I need to do this, but I also feel ashamed and like I may not be able to stick with a diet long term. The thought of failing at this terrifies me.

I guess I don't have a question. I just needed to say that.

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Ryan, my husband had the sleeve at 66 and has gone from 320 to 200 lbs. he is 6' 2". He is tall and lean now. He has been fat since a baby, weight loss seminars 15 years, scared to death. Glad you are not waiting til you are older like us, because the diabetes, HBP, sleep apnea, heart blockage, asthma, etc. we're killing us. It is the greatest thing on earth to be 70 now and boating, swimming, kayaking, and traveling instead of dying day by day on the sofa. Be strong and trust the process. It has been the best thing we ever did for our health. Good luck!