I had my preop appt on wed. It went really well. I don't have diabetes. I am so ready for this surgery. I am ready to get on to my new life. I can't wait till March when I take my son to disney. My goal is to ride the rides with him. (actually fit in the seats). School starts Jan 11. Hopefully I will be down enough that I don't have to worry about fitting in the seats at school. A good 20-30 pounds by then. I am already down 8-12 depending on which scale. I want to lose a total of 15 by New year. Thats 3-7 more pounds this week. I know it can happen on low carb diets. On spring break I want to go visit my brother. It would be nice to fly and not feel like I am crowding the person sitting next to me. Plus to see his reaction at all the weight I've lost would be priceless.

My MIL has already told the family about my surgery. I really wasn't wanting to tell them. I hate people to think I am so fat I have to have surgery. I asked her not to say anything. Plus where does she get off telling people my personal business. I feel it is a private matter. Like your period. You don't announce it to everyone everytime it comes. There are just somethings people don't need to know about me. I hardly know these people. Why should they know something so personal about me?

I did tell my Dad though. I knew he would be understanding and supportive and he was. I don't have a mom. So I talk to him about stuff.

Do this for yourself. I did not tell my Mom. I did not tell anyone except my husband and two adult children 20,and 21. My sister who had By pass surgery 9 years ago has been no help what so ever. I just do not want to answer all the questions. Let it go and do what you have to do to get yourself ready for this amazing journey. Best wishes to you and happy New Year. imaluckydog

GIRL....you will be in that saddle in no time, then you will have room in that saddle, and you will look back and laugh and be happy! Whee! Enjoy the journey!

My goal was to never walk into the handicap stall in the restroom, but you get so much more from that. Let the world know baby, Because as the watch you enjoy your weight loss, the journey you will have and the feeling of being sexy, energized and flaunting how happy your are.. This you your life and welcome to the new happier chapter. Shout it from the roof tops, I LUV ME, I AM DOING THIS FOR ME BECAUSE I CHOOSE LIFE. I cant wait for your journey and to help you along the way

I am 2yrs post op in Feb and have lost 200lbs It wasnt easy but now I run circles around my 18,17,15 and 13yr olds. HA to them and my family well as for that If they cant handle it tough. Its all about you now..