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Im in the same boat. I see the surgeon for the first time on Friday and have ot wait for other clearance as well. I decide to challenge myself to a 24 hour liquid diet just today. So far I've had plenty of water, a strawberry banana shake by atkins, tomato soup for lunch and Im gonn try another protein shake later and more water than I can stand. Thanks for the tip about optifast I'll try that at a later date. This whole process is definately a huge lifestyle change. Best wishes to ya

I have decided to tell the people that are in my life on a daily basis, my husband, my son, best friends & fam. I haven't shared at work yet not sure if I will either. I mean they will know that I'm out for a medical reason when the time comes but not quite sure I'll go into detail. I think you should share when and if you want to. Your main support person is on board and that's waht counts

Its great that your doing well! I learn and take in new information each time i visit this site. Thanks for this part " I don't keep a scale at home. I want the amount to be a surprise, and I want to gauge where I am in the process by how I'm feeling about myself, not by the numbers on some stupid torture instrument. Had enough of that." I think I'll keep a scale free zone at home too.

Your play by play of your surgery day was magnificent!!! Funny and inspiring all at once.

Im sorry ur goin thru so much all at once. Try you spend as much time as you can with your mom. Each day you spen with her spend it as if itsyour last. That way if God decides that its time for her to be at peace while your in surgery, you may not feel as if you didnt geta chance to say goodbye. I wish you the best and i hope that all your sorrows begin to ease up a little

I stayed in yesterday as well. My husband asked me to meet him to see the fireworks but i declined because it takes forever to get dressed beacuse I gotta tuck everything from my boobs to my stomach! Being fat really sucks so much right now!! I wish my area had a clothes swap group for pre-surgery folks cuz i sure aint about to buy anymore either.

I'm not even near my surgery yet I i understand. Its hard trying not to use the excuse that until my time comes Im gonna eat what I want. I'm sorry your having a tough time and I hope that knowing that you are not alone helps you through

I've been where you are too. I had 2 canceled(by the Dr.) appts and then she moved to an office soooooo out of my area. I'm waiting to get assigned to a new surgeon now. OMG so frustrating! I agree that it keeps you motivated to lose a few lbs to begin living and eating differently. BEST WISHES TO YA!