This is my first thread.

I attended two seminars in the past, and chickened out. Thinking that I could lose the weight myself. I was working out at the gym and injured my knee, to the point of needing surgery. Now, I haven't been able to lose any weight - I fear messing up the other.

I found a doctor in Troy and liked him. I decided to go forward with the surgery. My coworker had it done by this doctor, and I've watched her success. I feel confident with this doctor.

I passed the psychological evaluation, and I have the EGK, Cardio/stress test/and motility test this upcoming week. On Monday, August 10, I meet again with the surgeon and hopefully will be scheduled for surgery the week before Labor Day.

I'm getting pretty excited about being able to be in complete control of my weight. I have a supportive boyfriend, but I can tell he's worried sick about this extreme decision - who can blame him?

I'm starting to prep for this liquid diet, which I have to be on for three weeks due to my weight. Any suggestions what works well is greatly appreciated.

This next week will be crazy with appointments every other day. I just hope I'm not a livid crazy women during this.:thumbdown:

Good luck to you. You will be fine.

I was on a pre-op diet for three weeks, too; however, my surgeon doesn't require a purely liquid diet. We might be able to help you better with what "works well" if you let us know what your surgeon's requirements are. I was able to eat veggies, lean Protein, and the like, but many cannot

My boyfriend has been completely supportive and wonderful despite the fact that he didn't want me to have the surgery done at all.