Hi all. My name is JoeJohn. I am 280 40 BMI 5.' 7" 57 yrs. old I have already been diagnosed with Diabetes 2, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep-apnea and am taking medication for all, including insulin. My hope is that I can in the near future overcome some of these conditions. I have been told by doctors that they are weight related. My surgery is on Monday, Dec. 25, 2019. So it is now just over 3 days more of clear liquid diet. I don't feel hungry because of all the protein shakes, I guess. But, of course, I did have a dream that I had lost my sober/clean time by sneaking out of my house and chasing a cheeseburger all over the city. I am hoping those kinds of dreams are normal. Anyway, I feel both anxious and excited, a bit of both. I work a 12-step program of recovery and have a strong faith in my Higher Power, so I believe the spiritual principles and living tools will now help me in this new era of my life. So we say the prayer: "Take my will and my life, guide me in my recovery, show me how to live. . . " and I begin each day at that point of surrender. God bless you all, and thank you for sharing your stories as they are giving me strength. Happy New Year!

Edited December 27, 20196 yr by JoeJohn

Well Hello JoeJohn.... love folks who work a 12 step. Rigorous honesty is something that just isn’t common at all. Congratulations on your new journey!! I am 3 weeks post op and can’t believe how many inches I have lost so far. I pray you have results you seek to get off them meds.

I will be very honest with myself, with each bite I have, I am creating a new me. It can be a bite of my past, or a healthy new life, I pray for all of us stay on a path with God guiding us to do the next right thing.

I has the same co morbidities and 3 weeks post I no longer snore and now I need to cut my losartin in half as my BP is way down.

Good luck !

Wow! That sounds great. Thank you so much for the inspiration! Good to hear you are doing so well!

Best of luck with your surgery! I am sure it will go smoothly. Most importantly this is a new step towards a healthier life.

Thank you for your inspiring words. My surgery is tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. I noticed that in my original message I typed in the incorrect date of the 25. My surgery is tomorrow, Dec. 29th. Thanks again for your support, JoeJohn!