Newbie on the Block! - Sleeve in April/May

[messy_tess 7]

Hi all! I have been enjoying reading your posts and thought it might be time to introduce myself! I posted a few days ago, but I figure some content is always helpful.

Like most here, I have struggled with weight my whole life; I didn't understand health and nutrition growing up and I've always had to put other obligations before myself. I've made numerous attempts at losing weight - I'll lose 20 lbs, even as much as 60lbs ones...and then it comes back, plus more. Ugh!

I made the commitment last summer to get a gastric sleeve done; unfortunately, I fell off track due to buying my first house and simply not giving it time! But here I am and if all continues to go well, I am looking to have the procedure in April/May.

I'm taking these months to get into the routine of taking my daily Vitamins, exercising (I have a gym AT MY OFFICE-- so there really are no excuses!!), and meeting my water/protein goals. I also want to build as much muscle as possible so that my recovery time is less and as the weight drops, I'll tone up more quickly (reducing the chance of PS for skin removal).

I've seen the nutritionist 1 time, been to 2 of 4 classes, met with my social worker twice. I think I"m about halfway there...

So, patience is key at this point....how did you kill time???