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Surgery 10th feb. Just had my 1st pureed stage food. Had some ready brek. Didnt think I would ever feel full and was worrying that it would'nt work for me but I am over the moon that after a few spoons I actually felt full lol. Feeling full, satisfied and very happy. Mandi xx

My surgery is 5 days away.... I'm excited and nervous at the same time, I keep look at this body that I've had a love/hate relationship with since I can remember and now I see it in a whole new way. I look at it and feel it and think "wow.... I've struggled with you for so long and now, you'll be gone" I'm scared y'all! What will it look like after, will I struggle with the "new me" will I miss myself? I keep reading horror stories about hair loss and tragic, excess skin.... is it all worth it? My primary goal for surgery is to aliviate my chronic back pain, knee pain and other body disconforts and live a healthier, active life. But, will it be like I hope it will be? I don't know and that is one scary thought[emoji20]

I'm so stoked! I started my pre-op diet last Sunday and today, when I stepped on the scale to weigh myself, I was rewarded to see a 13 lbs loss. My clothes are fitting loser and I can tell I am seeing the results the surgeon wants. Happy dance!

MY surgery is on February 15th! Any last minute tips or advise are greatly appreciated! I'm beyond nervous!

Following my last one is Thursday

Morning Everyone! So I don't know about you but since my surgery my poop and gas smell worse than ever. Especially my poop. So while at Bed, Bath, & Beyond I decided to pick up a bottle of this as I had seen it advertised before and was curious but now really needed it to work. To my surprise it works perfect! So I thought it was worth recommending here especially for those of us who have spouses and family in the house Hope this helps someone!

You can make it yourself. Google the recipe. It'll save you a ton of money.

Honestly, you can have those things, just not in the quantities you had before...and you can't have it all at once. If I'm going to eat a piece of pizza that's 500 calories, I'm going to be extra good the rest of the week. However, my tiny stomach means I'm full after one piece. You don't have to be perfect, just 90%. You can have chips. Count out a portion and decrease your calories for the week accordingly.

My last class is the 2nd and I'm scared as well. I've come so far to not finish strong. But I think the cigarettes is way more important then the weight. Hell if I could lose weight I wouldn't be here lol. But I understand why they want us to lose the weight so I'll keep trying until I make it.

Today is my day, as I prepare to head to the hospital. I have soooooo my emotions going on right now. BUT so excited to start my new Journey, God has prepared me for this day, come what may, I know God is in control. I CAN DO ALL THINGS, THOUGH CHRIST THAT STRENGTHENS ME. LOOKING TOWARDS THE HILL, WHENCE COMETH MY STRENGHT; MY STRENGHT COMES FROM THE LORD!!!. Have a great day everyone.