Pre-surgery, Back on track!

[Heidela71 18]

Hi Everyone!

I am in the process of losing a total of 55 (well, actually 56) pounds before my surgery. I'm on a liquid diet that I did really well with in the beginning, but the last month and a half I have been struggling. I am in month four of my 6 month insurance required wait, and I've lost 31 pounds with 25 more to go. I've done everything else I've needed to do, I just have to lose this weight before my surgeon will set a date. I had 23 pounds left to go, but I gained 1.4 over the last five weeks. I'm so glad it wasn't so much, I was thinking it was more like ten pounds and I felt very discouraged.

This week I've been working to stay on plan, and doing well throughout the day, only to blow it at the end of the day. Today, I didn't struggle, and I feel good. FINALLY! I know it's only one day, but usually the first day is the hardest for me to get through, so really this is HUGE for me.

I gave up ibuprofen two months ago (my surgeon wouldn't let me choose the gastric bypass until I could prove to her I wouldn't be reliant on NSAIDS. Otherwise I'd have to go with the sleeve.) Now I am giving up caffeine, I'm five days in and the headaches have finally gone, but I'm still not feeling the energy I'd like.

Also, I'm recovering from a knee injury. Well, I use the word "recovering" loosely. The main reason I am having weight loss surgery is so that I can have surgery on my knee so I won't lose my mobility. The idea of not being able to walk anymore scares the hell out of me. The more weight I can get off of my knee, the easier it will be for me to move and the sooner I can get it taken care of. Have any of you ever seen the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape? with Johnny Depp and Leo DiCaprio? I don't want that to be my future, and that's where I was headed.

Okay, it's late and I should go to bed. I work in a grocery store that is open 24 hours and I work three swing shifts a week, along with two day shifts. I still end up staying up too late every night. Tomorrow I get to sleep in, I'm so happy about it LOL

Have a great day everyone, I look forward to chatting with you all. I'm glad to meet all of you and I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.

[emma88 19]

Hey how are you I just joined and read your post I was told I have to lose 40 pounds I'm so far down 13 I'm wonder what has happened with your journey did you have surgery yet?

[JB6 2]

Hi there, just found this group hope someone is out there still. I had RNY on March 10 2015, doing well down 35 pounds since surgery. Started my journey at 447 and 78 BMI. I too have major knee issues and need to get weight off not only to be healthy but to get knee surgery. I hope we can share this journey together and support each other.