mommywifeandfat

I think you just said it.... You really really need this. It's cold feet. Remember you want to do this for your family and your life. Don't come this far and back out now.

Hi. I have been reading these boards for about a month now and have finally decided to become active and post. I am almost done with my 3 month pre op classes (kaiser requirement). I just turned 30 less than a week ago and my height at weight was 367. I have lost 22.5 lbs and still need 14 to go before I can qualify for surgery. I am lol poking for motivation and friends (none of my friends know I'm doing this surgery). I am using myfitnesspal same screen name. Please help support me and I will support you too!!

I sound almost exactly like you!!! Just add fibromyalgia to the list. I'm paranoid about the back pain and what to take after surgery. But honestly I think the weight loss will positively affect our pain. I know my disc won't pop back in place and I know the degeneration is already missing. But not lugging around 360lbs has to help!!! I am doing RNY. If I am going this far I want all the way!!! I have to much to loose now. Stay strong. Good luck.

My final weigh in is dec 18th and that night a referral will be made for te surgeon. Due to my husbands work my surgery can not be till jan 1st. But I'm in all the pre op now. My 9 vials of blood, 2 urine tests, poop sample, EKG, chest X-ray, I need pyc clearance and to walk 15 mins with my nurse. I have 14lbs left to loose... I'm not on any specific diet. Just a low cal low sugar diet. Regular foods and I am trying protein drinks to see what I like. Premier protein from Costco is my favorite. The isopure is nasty!!!

I want to do a squat a thon!!! I have no idea how to squat or if I even can. But I will start trying! Yay. I have a goal.

Hi Eli. I just turned 30 myself and a lot of my story sounds similar. My surgery doesn't have a date yet but will be in January. I have 14 lbs left to loose to meet that 10%. You did an amazing job pre op... Where you excersising? What type did you do? That is where I seem to fail every time!! You are doing amazing. And being so close in age and weight, I feel connected to you.

I'm mommywifeandfat on MFP. My surgery should be in early January, currently trying to loose my 10%. 22lbs down, 14 to go.

I can't stand artic zero!!! I've tried 3 flavors and its horrible.