7 months of education classes, weigh-ins, blood tests, pulmonary and heart tests, psychological screening, and various other appointments have finally brought me to the actual surgery this upcoming Monday.

I had my pre-admission testing and meetings with the doctor today, blood test too which came back ok. I'm on the liquid diet currently and ready to go.

I was thinking the other day. Some of the winter clothes I've worn all season will never be worn again, most of my clothes won't (except for some I kept when I had lost a lot of weight on my own 2 years ago).

I've never been skinny. I've been smaller but never have reached my goal. I'm really excited to start this change and continue to work for the rest of my life for it. I want to buy clothes anywhere, have a child (if this helps it), go on a rollercoaster, jog or run, all of the things I've never been able to do in the past 33 years.

My wife was supposed to have her surgery last week originally but the insurance required additional tests that couldn't be scheduled until April, so it's disappointing we can't do it together but I'm still happy we are taking this journey.

I've ben reading over these boards since last summer and am part of the Facebook group as well as many other Bariatric related ones and I really feel like I have a hold on this.

I'll be at the hospital 5 AM Monday. It's finally time.

@jrsone I’m so happy for you. Congratulations. You sound like you definitely have the mindset. That’s going to take you a long way in a positive direction. I had my mindset intact too and it’s helped me get through the post-surgical diet with ease.

I’m sorry to hear that your wife’s surgery was not possible bc of insurance. That’s really disappointing. I wish you all the best and hope children are in your future.

Let us know how you’re doing when you get through it, ok? ?

4 minutes ago, KatFight said:

@jrsone I’m so happy for you. Congratulations. You sound like you definitely have the mindset. That’s going to take you a long way in a positive direction. I had my mindset intact too and it’s helped me get through the post-surgical diet with ease.

I’m sorry to hear that your wife’s surgery was not possible bc of insurance. That’s really disappointing. I wish you all the best and hope children are in your future.

Let us know how you’re doing when you get through it, ok? ?

Thanks. I'll definitely continue to be on here. She's not too upset. Basically a mix up with the hospital and the insurance. They are hoping for a May date for her.

If she has one then I could be a surgery twin, the way things are moving that might be my month also. If not I'll be following both your stories, good wishes for next Monday, you share your day with many other Bariatric Pals.[emoji14]

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Congrats! Tell your wife to hang in there!!

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good luck tomorrow

Good luck! Update us when you're feeling well enough [emoji1]

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Congratulations!! Good Luck Tomorrow!!

And April 2nd [emoji17]people how are you all feeling?Tell us how things went, please?[emoji3]

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This video made me smile, you guys are sooo cute! Hope the surgery went well!! Keep us updated!

second day post op,doing well,havent had the dreaded gas pain that everyone talks about since yesterday & it only felt like pressure.starting on some liquids today.im just ready to go home,hard to get sleep here. i hope everyone else is doing good today.

Good luck! Update when you can, great intro video.

Hello!

So I am month and a half out. I'm at 309 right now which starting at my initial weight of 369 is a total loss of 60 lbs. My scale at home and at the doctor's office is about 5 pounds off so I get confused but 60 is about right either way. I've went down a shirt size from 3x to 2x in button ups and polos and will probably need to start wearing XL t-shirts soon. My pant size has went from 48 to 46 so I'm happy about that.

I've been at a stall for awhile but I can see and feel the progress. Coming back to work has helped me stay on a good eating schedule and eat the right amount of protein and drink the right amount of water.

Overall things are good, just started solid foods last week and I'm learning what does and doesn't agree with me. It's nice that I can get full after eating so little. I'm looking forward to summer and plan to try riding a rollercoaster for the first time (I've never been able to fit in the rides).

My wife has her surgery next Tuesday so I'll be out for a week helping her. She's on a liquid diet now and I told her that's the hardest part. If you subscribe to our Youtube channel we will be updating soon.

Hope all is well for everyone!