So I found out just after starting the surgery process that one of my co-workers was also having the surgery done, and at the same hospital as I am. He is much larger than I am but is having the surgery in August. I am so ecited becasue I have someone who is in the same school as me to talk to me about what it was like, his experience and what to expect when I go into the hospital. 
Needless to say, the time keeps coming closer and closer.. only 4 months away and three months until I have my final doctors appointment to get the Optifast. I can't wait. I wish it was happening NOW! haha... but alas, I must wait

All I can think about is having my surgery, I'm already in stores looking at clothes that I would like to wear and thinking "wow.. someday I'll be able to shop in a regular store again.. " The last time I did that was when I was 13 and I remember growing out of the store's size 15 pants!

I've been reading other people's profiles and it's so amazing to see the transformation in their attitudes and in their looks!

I'm trying to drop weight right now before my surgery so I can be as healthy as possible going into it. It's been really hard and my body isn't totally cooperating. My knees scream after a bike ride and my back aches constantly, but I'm not one to give up.
My goal weight is 135-140lbs, but my doctor said that may be a bit ambitious. We'll see how it goes, I suppose.. It's going to take a lot of hard work which I am definitely willing to do!