Here's my "before" photo. I'm 428 lbs. Starting my pre-op diet. I'm giving up Coca-cola, smoking and most carbs. Trying to lose 25-40lbs before surgery. Hopefully January 13th during my next appointment we will schedule surgery.

Picture in comments below.

Edited December 6, 20169 yr by Crafty Li'l Devil

NewMe---i sometimes think of giving up n not going through w surgery.

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NewMe---i sometimes think of giving up n not going through w surgery.

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Don't give up

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NewMe---i sometimes think of giving up n not going through w surgery.

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Absolutely not! You made the decision and it's for the betterment of ur health and overall life. It's ok to have cold feet but trust ur on ur way to a wonderful life. Keep up the fantastic work.

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Best of luck to you! A girl in my surgery group started at 446. She just had her 1 year anniversary about a month ago, and a couple of weeks ago (just past her 1 year mark) she was down to 223, exactly 1/2 of her previous weight. She's doing great, and you can too!

My surgery is in 8 days. I started my preop liver shrink diet Monday, and I took before pics. I plan to also take them the day of surgery and every month thereafter in the same clothing.

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Best of luck to you! A girl in my surgery group started at 446. She just had her 1 year anniversary about a month ago, and a couple of weeks ago (just past her 1 year mark) she was down to 223, exactly 1/2 of her previous weight. She's doing great, and you can too!

My surgery is in 8 days. I started my preop liver shrink diet Monday, and I took before pics. I plan to also take them the day of surgery and every month thereafter in the same clothing.

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Thanks. Yeah I'm taking pics once a week now so I can create a flip book when I'm all done. I'm excited. Good luck!

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Good luck to you too. A flip book is a great idea.

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Good luck! You'll do great

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Good luck to you. You're already on the right track. Giving up the things you have and training yourself to eat healthier before surgery only makes it easier after surgery. I was 341 at first consult and had lost 45lbs before surgery. You'll be able to too! Best of luck to you????

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