biggietosmaller

OK, I started my pre-op diet today and guess what, I started the gym today too!!!! I am glad I went today. I was able to complete 20 minutes on the elliptic, walking/jogging 15 min. and back on the elliptic for another 15 or 20. I am glad I was able to get back. My next challenge is getting in there in the AM and seeing all of the faces of the faithful goers who will be asking where I have been. I usually only do 30 minutes a day so I was glad I was able to go a little extra.

Thanks for the pep talk Kathy!!! Needed that too. This my first day on pre-op diet and there is something in the back of my mind saying you are not going to make it but there is that small voice saying "you can do all things through Christ (the higher power) who gives you strengthens you"

Hello, With your surgeon does Clear Liquids mean only Water? With mine it means light liquids not any milk products and no red dye. I must drink Gatorade the last thing before 12 midnight.

You are the day after me. Mine is April 28. I start my pre-op diet Sunday and will be finishing pigging out until then. I was planning a dinner for friends on Saturday evening but now I think I am just going to a nice soul food restaurant for dinner on Friday and a Seafood restaurant on Saturday or (vice versa). Going to enjoy these last days before the rest of my life as a sleeved person.

Thanks Ndipilato! I found the guys room and many other rooms/topics. And yes the ladies have plenty of useful info. I now have approval and date. 4/15 - start two week pre-op diet 4/29 - operation Here We Go!

I love the video OneManWolfpack. I can't wait to declare "I'm thin!!!!"

Hello guys, I am pre-surg and being hungry and overeating are two concerns that I hope the surgery will help with. Although I know surgery is not the end to all my issues, what are some of others struggles in this area and what have you done to overcome those issues? I am considering counseling to work through more of my food issues. Have any of you guys done counseling?

I am scheduled for April 28. How about you?

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to try to get in there at least once this week.

Hello I hope that you will not let the size discourage you. I hope your size you wear now is getting much looser. Hopefully you are not having the issue that I heard of in support group. Sometimes after shedding pounds we will still see ourselves as having and not realize our body has really changed.

Hello. I am a 46 year old man. My surgery is April 28. Starting pre-surg diet 4/13. 250 been gaining every since I first made up mind to do surgery. I was down to 218 in June and been having trouble due to some personal issues hoping that I will be able to get pass my current issues with the help of therapy and may even have to go to counseling.

I need a don't give sh-tameter too. I need a couple in case one breaks.... You're actualresponse was really good and a reminder of what is ahead of me.

Susan: that is exactly why I am deciding to press forward. I am hoping that the surgery will help me to not over eat. I am planning on getting some professional help with the controlling my eating as well.

This week I was diagnosed with blood clots in leg. My vascular doc suggested that I have a filter put in before the surgery. I am going to go forward with the procedure and surgery. I am a little nervous and wonder if it is worth it. I only have about less than100lbs to loss. Also I am a little worried about life after surgery if I survive surgery.

I love your post and can relate. Best wishes and you are right we have made the decision so we just have to trust the one in whom you believe.

Hello. I opened a group for the April Sleevers in the groups. I would love for us April surgery to get support each other there as other months do. I am scheduled for April 28. Nervous as well and trying to figure out how I am going to make it on the two week diet. Also I wonder how life will be after surgery and living with someone who is not trying to live and eat better.