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We had a very similar conversation. If I don't do something we both know where that leads. In my mind and now his ( thank God) trying is better than not trying. At 217 lbs 5'2" I am on the track to diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea etc. Tomorrow morning is my surgery and by this time tomorrow night ill be on my way to recovery.

Seafood like steamed shrimp, scallops and lobster are high protein low fat and the keys have tons. Enjoy!

I went to Syracuse university!

Which syntrax flavor do you like?

That's fantastic! I stay away from stripes so I get that completely.

Mine started yesterday my surgery is tomorrow ... I think it will be done tonight tho cuz it is super light. Ill be prepared for it to start again

They told me no aspirin a week before or after ever. I wasn't sure about Tylenol the night before so thought I would error on the safe side.

My husband did the same thing initially but I brought him to an appointment with me and once he heard the facts from the doctor (and not his wife with two master degrees in healthcare) he got on board. I teased him afterward and told him I think I speak at a frequency he can't hear sometimes. Lol

I am sorry that stinks. I was worried about going 12+ hours without anything to drink too. Ill drink a glass at midnight. They aren't making me do a bowel prep because I've been on liquids for thirty days. I did drink 1/2 of magnesium citrate because I wanted cleaned out. Kind of regretting that now. Liquids in liquids out. I have a headache too but afraid to take anything for it.

Congratulations!! Im tomorrow! !

Awe thanks!!!

I got my surgery time for tomorrow. I check in at 9 and surgery is at 11. I am nervous now...

Well today it finally hit me. I am having a rough day and starting to get really nervous about surgery. I have spent so much time convincing my family I forgot about me. The thing is I have had major surgery before. A breast reduction and the lab band. I can't figure out what I am scared of. Failure maybe? I am a perfectionist that takes care of others and myself last. Am I being selfish? I am just sad today. Feeling a little lost and need encouragement. I keep praying that if this is the right choice all will go well. If it isn't then the surgeon will take my band out and say it wasn't ok to proceed. I am so analytical. I have two master degrees why am I questioning my research and decision at this point? My surgeon is a Mayo Clinic surgeon and the best of the best. What is going on with me? Anyone else go through this before surgery? I was prepared for after but not before. My surgery is Wednesday.

holy smokes! that is amazing! ive only lost 9lbs in the 29 days of 800 calorie optifast. Great job!

Don't compare to others! It's your journey. remember we are all in it together just at different points. You lead your life and you will reach your goals. 42 is awesome! Pick up to 20 lb weights and I challenge you to walk around for long... you've got this.

Remember puree isn't chewed it is blended food with no visible chunks. It is pretty dangerous to not follow the plan. That's why they make plans. Just be careful if you go that route.

Three days of liquid is the hardest part. By day four you don't care any more. I've been on liquids for 29 days now. One more to go! Then surgery on Wednesday.

I feel better today. Today was my last day at work. I am working from home tomorrow half day then calling it so I can do my bowl prep early. I ended up calling my psych doctor this afternoon to talk through my anxiety. At Mayo they have a team assigned to you (surgeon, bariatrician, nut, and psych). I was do proud of myself because I reached out for my team to help me and that is exactly what they want us to do. Talking to her helped me understand my anxiety and I feel so much better now! With that said, my worst fear came true first thing this morning... I got my period. God willing it will be done by Wednesday but if it isn't she even helped me with that fear too. It's going to be what it will be now. Thanks al!!!! 1 more day of Optifast ( day 29) and im on my way!!

Have you checked your blood pressure?

Holy smokes that is wonderful!! That is amazing! Good luck with your return to the office. Luckily my surgeon signed me out for eight weeks and STD will pay while im away. I plan to focus on me while out. I have a very stressful job as a hospital administrator so it will be nice focusing on me for a while.