SalOdyssey

Thankfully I'm not the only one. I have a size 14 New Balance EW (Extra-wide) and I can't seem to tie them tight enough. I think I may have to try a 13 EW and see how they feel. Honestly, I knew boxers, shorts, shirts and stuff would fall in sizes, I never gave my feet that consideration.

I can't wait to be able to ride a bike again!!!

I told everyone. Hell I even created a public Facebook page about my journey. The support, love, messages and comments have been nothing shy of AWESOME!!! Family is super supportive, people in my community who I've talked to have been supportive. People from all over the world have been supportive. Next to no hateful/hurtful comments. I don't mind the questions. I answer them open and freely. I was shocked frankly at how supportive my friends and family were and are. Some have even said I've inspired them to tackle their weight or things they've neglected. That alone besides losing the weight myself, has been super rewarding. I never thought I'd inspire people in the sense that I have. It's truly a humbling feeling.

I have surgery on Nov 6th. I'm excited, nervous, anxious. Just hoping everything goes somewhat smoothly after how hard I've worked.

Thanksgiving will be difficult since I will be a day shy of 3 weeks post op. I'll still help the family cook, but my meal will be in line with what my post-op plan allows. I can always have turkey some other day.

Good luck everyone!!

Congrats!! Best of luck!! I got mine coming up on 11/6.

Nov 6th for me.

I go with the weekly weigh in approach, every Saturday in fact. Reason being, if I go up I'm able to course correct before 10 pounds shows up. I've had weeks where I went up 3 or 4 pounds, and then refocused the following week and dropped 5-8 pounds. The scale has really helped keep me on track even in weeks where it doesn't move. If anything, when the scale goes up, it motivates me to work harder the following week, to get it to go back down.

I think some are forgetting that a food funeral prior to pre-op doesn't need to be a crappy food feast of McDonalds, Burger King, chips and brownies. You can have a food funeral with healthy stuff. As I mentioned above I love a nice hearty steak, so my food funeral will consist of a fillet migon with some veggies and a salad. This will also be several days before pre-op kicks in.

Good ideas all. Going to need these soon.

I use pure Protein pre-op, and I plan on using it post-op too. I believe the flavor is called rich chocolate. I get it in the 2 pound tubs.

My last meal before my pre-op diet will be a big filet-migon.

Thank you!! Yw. I hope u subscribe to my channel on YouTube Will do!

Thank you!!

I would like if you'll join me on my Facebook page. Search Oddssey of a Stout Man. Thanks All!! Looking for your YT pages now.

Good luck to you both!!

I'm glad to hear that!! How are you doing?

Thank you!!

Best of luck!!

I'd like to join @kyahjade.

I wish I was afforded to do this surgery a lot younger than I am.

Congrats & keep up the great work!!

Sounds like he's being a bit of a jerk. Had he given you a number prior to reach before surgery or did he spring this on you Thursday? I don't see how that's possible, except without eating which isn't healthy. Best of luck to you!!

Your body is adjusting to the changes. I wouldn't worry. I'm pre surgery, lost 176 pounds to date and there were weeks where I didn't lose, and then all of a sudden 6,7, or 8 pounds in one week with no change in diet.