Teagrrl

Date started- 404 Current 343 Surgery in Thursday so we'll see. I'm think 340 the way things are going. I started eating like a post op early on and it was hard at first but if you push through it is possible. Feel like I'm in a much better place mentally and physically for surgery now. My personal goal weight is around 190. So 150 to go post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is 3/16 and had my preop appt. today. The preop diet I'm on is restricted to 800 calories and it's kicking my butt. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok glad I'm not the only one. I just ordered a new scale because I think mine is just crazy. I'm just starting (pre-op) and made drastic changes to my diet over the past week. It says I've lost 19lbs in 5 days since the official dr. weigh in. I would love to think that's possible, but c'mon... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm crying reading this thread because I've been so scared to do this (I've just begun the journey and am scheduling initial consults still) for all the same reasons. The more I read and hear people's stories, it seems like there's a real chance this could work. Honestly I think that scares me even more! I've never *not* been heavy. My weight has defined me for so long, I can't really picture what life would be like if I actually succeeded. I don't really care about a goal weight but the prospect of being able to buy "normal" clothes, tie my shoes without passing out or ride a flippin' rollercoaster is kinda mind boggling. I also wonder if being successful in other area of my life has actually made starting this journey even harder. As in, I've been able to accomplish so much, why can't I tackle the weight? I'm smart and I know how to lose weight, why can't I do this on my own? Like I'm not ready to admit that I need help. It sounds funny but I think my ego gets in my way. What has finally spurred me into action is my knees. I have severe arthritis (which I knew for years but never went to the dr. because I figured why bother- I'm fat so it is what it is) When I finally did and he gave me a cortisone shot, it was a hallelujah moment. For a brief period of time I actually felt good! And that was the catalyst. I want to feel like that every day- to be able to walk without a limp. To actually feel like walking into the store instead of searching out drive-thrus. To lose this 200lb gorilla on my back for once and for all that makes me feel like crap and won't let me have any fun. Sorry, didn't mean to make this all about me, but your post got to me and I agree with previous posters- you seem to have a great perspective. You have made a decision that will change your life in many ways. It would be weird not to be anxious and scared! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App