Pre-Op Diet Starts Now!

[God's Grace 3]

Im a newbie and am starting my 2 week liquid diet today. My dr.'s office let several of us taste the different brands they offered and they actually weren't that bad! I thought they tasted better than a Slim Fast and that's my normal Breakfast. So far so good.

I have completely emptied the fridge and pantry of everything I won't be eating over the next 2 weeks pre-op and 4 weeks post op. I think this will help me in that I will not be tempted at home to cheat. :-) plus it helped a friend out who appreciated the extra groceries! I couldn't bear the thought of all that food and Salad Dressing going to waste! She and her kids will take care of all of it I'm sure.

I am so excited about this journey! At first I didn't want to tell anyone. I have been so critical of WLS in the past (I was naive!) I told my mom and she respecte my choice. After a month or so my best friend told me (in only a way that the VERY best of friends can do in a firm but compassionate tone) that I needed to get over myself. No one would think less of me or loom down on me. No one would think I was taking the lazy way out because I am always super busy with work, church, friends and family.

After my wake up call, I decided the world wouldn't end if I told people. In fact most of them would more than likely figure it out after being out for 2 weeks and loosing weight pretty quickly. I have told my immediate team at work, and then a handful of my closest friends and family. The world kept spinning! I think I am not going to publicly announce it to everyone but will tell if I am asked. I have learned that the surgery alone isn't the end all be all, quick fix. It takes so much more to get to goal.

I have been heavy my entire life. I don't even know a realistic goal for me. In 5th grade I was a size 16/18. I am a 26 now. I think I would like 135-140 as a goal but that seems like it is an Unobtainable goal. To get there I need to lose 200 pounds. Wow.... How did I do this to myself?? Why did I let it get this bad???

I am excited about this Tool and after writing all of this out am now even more motivated to do well on pre-op and stay the course. Here's to the start of an even-better me!

[EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming 16]

Welcome to the forum family. We are happy that you have joined us. Here you will learn alot from others. Congrats to your new journey

[UK Cathy 977]

Hi, I'm Cathy and I start my pre-op diet on Monday, it should be Sunday but it is Mothers Day here in the UK so I have allowed myself a last supper with my boys. My Op date is 3rd April and I have 120-140lbs to lose. Lets keep in touch on our journey