Feeling great. Starting the final count down 4 weeks; 28 days ill be having surgery 10/28.

Been working hard on my own diet the past 5 weeks cut out all sugar and carbs and junk food.

Started shakes and high protein low carb lifestyle. Drinking plenty of fluids, living off tuna and veggies mostly.

Just started using my exercise bike to help.

Surgeon was very happy that I lost 40lbs in the first 4 weeks

currently 279 highest 322 aiming for 185-200lbs.

I'm feeling very positive about the future.

It is a challenge to keep focused and to be strict on myself but I remind myself everyday to keep my eye on the prize!!!

I'm forever grateful for this group

You have such a can do attitude that I know this will work great for you. I look forward to seeing you succeed!

Sounds like you have really prepared yourself well for your journey! You are clearly going to do incredibly well!

I'm having surgery 10/24, so I'll see you on the loser's bench!

Doing my best each day thanks for the kind words

awesome . Im in my final 4 week stretch and I have been eating protein protein protein for months now I am eating basicly protein and lean meat and vegetables really not messing with the carbs any more a can of tuna fish dumped in a salad is my go to lunch . I look forward to sitting on the loser's bench with you guys.I could have and should have lost at least 25 pounds or more based on what I was eating … I failed to mention that at least two or three times a week this past month I was also

curling up with a glass or two of sangria...… Had noooooooo idea it was sooooooooooooo much sugar and carbs in just one glass let alone two three times a week. well I am finished beating myself up I really just didn't realize that until my niece said something to that effect and I googled it . I am still eating correctly and eliminating the sangria I still have time to make a good mark.. learn from my mistake...

Mikey I mean this in a very good way so dont take it wrong. How did you end up in the situation you were to begin with because your success pre surgery has shown you have the power to do this without needing the surgery. I look at myself and all the things I still dont do that I should and I am thankful every day that I have a tool to stop me from over eating.

@Brent701 I don't feel I can maintain this restrictive diet on my own long term that's number 1.

Number 2 the RNY BYPASS does a lot more than just restrict the amount of food, it completely rearranges your system and changes your metabolism for the better and I believe I need all those things plus the Malabsorption for my long term success.

Number 3 losing weight is not that hard.

it's keeping it off and maintaining it for years to come that's where the surgery will increase my chances of long term success.

In the past I've had traumatic experiences in life that have sent me completely off track where I would indulge in all things like bad carbs and take away and generally overeating plus I was an alcoholic for many years but gave that up.

I still get cravings when I see things on tv like a nice big juicy burger or steak but I have to remind myself why I am doing this...

Thanks for your response

Cool so you want to use it as a tool for lasting results. Atleast you are honest on the sustainability of it. The most weight I lost before was 50lbs but I had gained it all back within 6 months. I love burgers and steak I just cant finish them and I know a few bites isnt going to sidetrack me. Its all the extra that went with it like fries and soda that really packed on the extra pounds.