Tia F

Good luck to you as well~ I don't have my surgery until 4/18....I am starting my liquid diet on Monday...have to be on it for 2 weeks! I'm nervous but excited too. I am sure you will do great!

I can understand the hesitation with sharing. I didn't want to tell my mom or sister for many of the reasons you all listed but when I did tell them, I was TOTALLY surprised at their reactions. They are way more supportive than I could have imagined. Of course it is your decision whether or not to disclose but I've adopted the mentality that I am doing this for me. Who cares what they say? I know it's easier said than done but you really have to think about what matters to you. You are your first priority and have no reason to feel ashamed for taking control of your life. You said it yourself, they have no idea what it is like to be 100 lbs overweight so there is no way they could ever relate. Do you plan on ever telling them or will you keep it to yourself forever? Also, I have 2 sons ages 7 and 10 and I decided to tell them and I made sure to explain what was going on and why and to answered all of their questions. I even showed them one of the videos from www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Check it out if you haven't already! Very informative,

Hello! I have another week before I start my pre-op diet. My doctor has me on full liquid for 2 weeks...low carb. I'm not thrilled about that...jello/broth/sugar free popsicles along with my 5 protein shakes/day but I'll take it. I'm wondering how much I will drop pre-surgery in that 2 week time frame. I am oh so excited about the surgery though...set for 4/18/11.

Hello! I am having my surgery on April 18th! I am soooooooooooo excited too. I agree we should be bandster-buddies. I am going to need a friend to make it through that liquid diet pre-surgery My name is Tia. I live in Richmond, VA. I am 32 and couldn't be more excited about the future~

Hello! I am Tia from Richmond, VA. I have been considering this surgery for about 9 months. I got serious about the possibility in November when I realized my insurance would cover the procedure. I have jumped through all the hoops and received final approval. My surgery is 23 days away and I can't believe I am actually getting the opportunity to do this. I am so excited about what's ahead. I have been reading other people's stories both the good and the bad and I still feel like the benefits outweigh the risks. Like most people on this site, I've been overweight my whole life...my earliest recollection was when an evil twin (she literally had a twin sister who was as sweet as can be) classmate asked me if I were pregnant. I was in the 1st grade...the beginning of a life long battle with weight. I am 32 now and the mother of 2 young sons. I've gained over 100 pounds since I graduated from high school in 1997...I thought I was overweight then! I would love to be about 10 pounds lighter than I was in those years to feel "normal." So I get my start on what I hope will be a new way of life. I try not to get too excited about the prospect of a thin me...but with hearing everyone's success stories, I just can't help it. For the first time in like FOREVER I have hope!