Very excited, yet scared and apprehensive all at the same time.  I KNOW I am doing the best thing for me, but there are still the risks.  I am 5 ft and weight in right now at 272.0 pounds!  down from the 289 that I was, but still not good for my little frame!  I am the first one out on March 16th - I start my 2 week liquid diet on March 2.  Any tips or pointers on how to keep my spirits up during this time would be very welcome! 

Thanks

Hi there! Congrats on your date! 
I am having surgery March 3rd.. I am on my pre-op liquid/puree diet..
All I can tell you is that the overwhelming excitement of knowing that I will soon be on my way to losing this weigh has been enough to keep me motivated. On tuesday the 16th ( the day before I started) I was nervous..worried I was not going to be able to make it without cheating.. it is now Feb 23 and I am 100% strong!  I think when it is right.. it is right and your mind will follow along. Good Luck!!  =0)

Congratulations, My date is March 15. I keep looking at the before and after pictures on this site and when I think that one day I will look as great it helps with my nervousness.

I am 2 wks. out from RNY today and I didn't have to be on a pre op liquid diet before.  However I wish I would have been on a liquid diet at least a week before.  Why? Because I think mentally after surgery it would have helped me out!  I know that I did this for all the right reasons, I'm tired of being obese, I tired of being tired.  I just want to be healthier, but let me tell you that each day is becoming easier although they still aren't easy. 
Good luck on your surgery and just keep your head high and know that each and everyday is a day closer to better health!

Me, too. I should have my date tomorrow. I expect it will be scheduled within two weeks and that is scary. I am 5'3" and weigh 226 right now. I love this format in that one can find support 24/7!

Congrats to all of you!

Kim