My journey

[muniz911 4]

I have been in this journey since last October so far I have been to the weight loss seminar with surgeon,I got all my health clearances, I went through pre surgery class, support group class, now I just need a few things to go before they give a surgery date since I have begun I have lost 62lbs in total and hope to lose another 20 or so before surgery but I feel I ready and mentally for this change in my life with god first and my family support I am good and I know I will do good till my next update be well guys n girls

[James Marusek 5,244]

Sounds like you are getting close. Good luck on your surgery. I will pray for you. Here are a few steps that you might do if you haven't already done them in preparation.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.