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That's great man. That 199 is my dream. I'm starting at 260 or so. Surgery 7/21. Stories like yours are what are keeping me going right now. Been since the 80's for me also. Gosh I can't wait to feel again what that feels like.

Thank you Renee. Under the doubt is true excitement. Spent a lot of summer vacations on that island.

Tomorrow starts the countdown to my goals of a longer and healthier life. This forum is a blessing.

Preop diet starts Thursday. One more day of eating as I wish. I'm not gonna sugar coat it. I'm second guessing myself. I feel depressed, alone, hopeful, determined and a mix of about 10 other emotions. I'm a successful guy. Self made and used to getting what I want. I've earned everything I have with years and years of hard work and risk taking and I don't like the idea of giving up control over anything. This is going to test every fiber of my being. Took the family for Mexican food tonight and was so depressed I couldn't eat. I know I know I'm whining like a big baby. That's how I feel right now. My 5 year old smiled at me during dinner and I damn near started crying. This is nuts.

I've read every post at least twice. Glad I decided to get involved. Thanks to everyone.

So what's your story/stats grease if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks again to everyone for the kind words and support.

You guys are great

I'm still a month out and I'm sure I will be feeling the same. Not being nervous is great.

I'm gonna rtravel this entire road right here until I hit at least 190. Pre op diet starts 6/30. Stress test to get cardiac clearance is July 7. Surgery is 7/21. As captain pickard would say "engage". The journey has begun.

Thanks everyone. Damn I'm glad I decided to post.

Your a blessing. Thank you. Texas is great but at 260 the summers drives me inside. Every summer when it gets brutally hot my family heads to the angel fire/ Taos area of new Mexico. Even at 260 I'm still strong and like to climb. Last year was the first in 9 years I couldn't make the hike to Williams lake at 11000 feet. It was a wake up call for me. I would bet good money if I could get to 180 I could make that climb three times in one day. Thoughts like that are what keep driving me to not chicken out.

You kind ladies are appreciated more than you know. My fear is very simple. I'm afraid something is going to go wrong and I'm never gonna see my kids again over elective surgery. Get up off your lazy rear end and exercise and eat right and do it yourself. I guess a little part of me feels bad for needing help. Help that although has a low risk could be the end of me.

Thanks for your reply. I've been reading this forum for weeks before posting. Dr Kim requires a 3 week liquid diet. God knows that's going to be tough on me. He told me in over 2000 sleeves he has had one leak and it's because he is so conservative. That makes me feel better. I'm a muscular guy and I don't look like most people with a bmi of 37. I'm doing this because of my risk factors and my kids. I would enjoy getting my breath back and being able to get rid of the stupid mask I have to sleep with. My wife and I are very close. She is not on board for this. I think it's fear on her part.