WV Girl

Also GOOD LUCK to ALL who have upcoming surgery dates !!!

Hello - I am just starting and have 5 months of dieting left to go - as far as the optifast shakes I'm not sure about but I know the the liquid protein shakes aren't too bad

Well I am 26 and have been big almost my entire life. I am starting this long and scary journey. I have a great support system at work and home but they really don't understand exactly what I am feeling or going through. I have been really lucky that I don't have any health problems that are too bad. Luckily the only thing I have to face is asthma along with the weight. It is a little scary for me starting this journey but I am really excited to start it. I want to live life and not sit by and watch as it passes by. Anyone have any advice for someone starting out? :thumbdown:

Thanks for all the encouragement guys! So far I have done good especially when i thought I had gained the past 3 weeks but I infact lost 7.3 pounds to bring my total to 19.3 pounds in 7 weeks since I have started my process. The thoughts and advice are great and mean alot to me since I am a little afraid of my changing body, I am seeking the couseling that is offered through my surgeons office.

I have had my initial appt, my psych testing, initial appt with dietician. I have 5 more months of the diet program and my surgery will be scheduled prob for either April or May 2011. I don't have any more tests until I do my pre-op (ekg and cbc blood work)