Hi ya'll. I am 38 years old, and I am 340 pounds, really beginning to freak out. I am having surgery at UT Southwestern in Dallas Texas. Dr. Revis is performing the good deed.

I am really beginning to freak out a tad. Did I mention that already?

I am a smoker and quiting is the hardest thing I have done. The Dr. is requiring me to quit and be smoke free for a minimum of 4 weeks. It sucks, and I am beginning to wonder if I will fail at the true life change ahead of me.

Just looking for some words of encouragement, anyone out there been through something similar.

I also have twins... boy & girl who turned 1 on 10/6, and a 3 1/2 year old boy.

HELP....looking to make some new friends, since all I have are thin ones who have no clue what I have gone through all of my life, my husband is 160, and bless him, he supports me as best as he can. I am ready to take this next huge step and become luscious by 40.... giggle giggle

Looking forward to hearing from ya'll!!!!

Congrats to those who have made this decision for themselves and thier families!

We have the same surgery date so I thought I would say hi! I'm getting nervous too!

Have you received any instructions on your liquid diet as of yet? I go tomorrow to my dietician to get the details. I'm supposed to start the liquid diet on the 19th. I feel like I should try to start liquids right after the appointment because i have been nervously overeating ever since I got my surgery date!!!

I don't smoke so we need to find you a former smoker that can help you out...that must be rough!!! I gave up soda a couple weeks ago, but I think that pales in comparison!!!

Feel free to contact me anytime!

amrcngrl1970-

good luck with the smoking!! how is that going?

i'm sure i will be getting nervous in a few weeks too, but for now i'm just excited. if you need a visitor for some extra support, let me know, i work at ut southwestern.

Thanks so much for asking. I actually am doing quite well. I have stopped counting the days since my last smoke. Mind over matter I guess, plus lots and lots of prayer from friends and relatives, every little bit helps. Down to one diet coke a day, and my last diet coke is on Thanksgiving.

I went in yesterday 11/25 for me pre-op testing. Met some fantastic people at St. Paul. Next Tuesday is just around the corner, I was bouncing around that place like no bodies business, people probably thought I was on some great medication..... but I can see the light Carol-Anne!

Have a great holiday, and look forward to touching base with you!

i'm glad to hear that things are going well for you! so yours will be at st. paul? mine will be at zale lipshy, i wonder why its in different places (maybe the surgeon)? anyhow, best of luck, and have a great thanksgiving.