BIGBOY309

I have finally decided to take the plunge  after decades of battling weight issues.  After years of yo-yo dieting I am at 355 lbs and a BMI over 45.   I take a tubful of pills AM and PM for diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Gout, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, bad kidneys and probably a few things we haven't discovered yet.
Now is the time, actually well past the time to get serious about dropping this weight.  I met with the surgeon and nutritionist on 5/23/11 for the first time.  I need 6 months of counselling before the surgery but I will surely need the time to get mentally prepared.  I plan to come to this site regularly for moral support.  I am sure I will need all the support you lovely folks can provide.  I am very afraid of not being able to stick to the diet.  I was a restaurant cook and baker for a few years.  I have a real soft spot for tasty food and pastries.  But, I am determined to make this work.