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[m.boyer 8]

I just decided to sign up, as I have been lurking for a while. I am getting my surgery on April 16th, after almost a 5 month long process. It is finally hitting me and I am scrambling to get everything in order before Monday. My name is Meaghan, I am 28, and have a 3.5 year old son. So far I have lost about 14lbs with the pre-op diet. My goal weight is 140, but before that I would like to get under 200lbs. I also work weekends part time, so I won't have too much time to relax beforehand. I am only taking a week off from work as it is a new job. It's a physical job, so I will just have to avoid anything heavy. It will be hard to keep from picking my son up too.

[123crod 170]

Welcome always good to join in the conversation. You can find a lot of support and encouragement here.

Cheri

[Jerseygirl82 18]

Hey Meaghan! You sound exactly like me! I am 29 and have a three and a half year old boy too! It looks like we also have the same goal weight and starting weight. I just had my surgery on 4-6-12. No worries, the first few days are rough but you will do great!

[m.boyer 8]

Thanks so much! I actually just put my goal at the 200 mark since that's where I want to focus first. Hope you are feeling alright and not too sick of liquids.

[ginahelm71 1]

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. Mine is scheduled for Wednesday.

[m.boyer 8]

Thanks! So far recovery has been about as expected. Just dealing with the gas pain and trying to drink enough. Good luck Wednesday!

[gottobeme 81]

Thanks so much! I actually just put my goal at the 200 mark since that's where I want to focus first. Hope you are feeling alright and not too sick of liquids.

That's a good idea. When I started the entire process last August I set smaller 10-20 lb goals for myself. It gives you more short term attainable goals to work toward. By the time I had surgery last Friday I was down 70 lbs. It all counts!

[m.boyer 8]

Wow gottobeme! Congrats! I struggled with losing weight pre-surgery (especially during the holidays.) I was down about 14 lbs going into surgery, which felt good as my surgeon requested a 10-15 lb loss. I actually considered the lap band in Oct 2010, but decided to post-pone as my life was too hectic. I waited a whole year to make sure I was ready, and I am glad I made that decision.