Just starting the journey

[mirrim58 33]

My surgery is scheduled for May 21st. I've done the psych eval and met with the surgeon. Physical therapy is next week. I'm at the point of researching the eating plan and trying to find Protein sources I'll like and use. I've spent years considering weight loss surgery, but there was always a drawback I didn't think I could live with when thinking about bypass and the lap band. VSG will be challenging, but I think I can work with it. The amount of food eaten doesn't seem to be that much less than my very thin friends eat to maintain their weight.

I started adjusting what I eat last week and have already taken off some weight. I hope to lose 20 lbs before surgery to give me a head start. I started out at 303 and hope to eventually get to around 150. I've dieted off and on for the last 30 years with limited success. Mainly I'd just like to improve my health and be able to walk and be active without pain. Just took up golf and playing 9 holes is just on the edge of my ability, walking wise. After 2 hours of pulling my clubs I'm sore, but I enjoy the game and the fresh air.

I've been lurking for a few weeks and I'm impressed with the knowledge and good advise that gets posted here. This is a great resource.

Mirrim58