123 Losers..19 days!!

Hey we're in Onederland finally! Confession Time!! How many of you have put on weight over the last month? I have put on 4 pounds in November and december!!! So I am going on the liquid diet starting today, just to get some of it off before hand...I see the doctor and the dietician on Thursday, so I am out of luck as far as those appoinments go, but I would hate to be back up to my starting weight when I have my surgery! Best wishes to all having surgery today...they are in our hearts, minds, and prayers! Nicole

I got scared cause I lost 10 lbs over Thanksgiving and 5 lbs over Christmas. My pre-op with my surgeon I weight 202. I have massive stress in my life and everything ha**** at the same time. I just run away for a few hours I have never lost so much, I feel horrible this week. No energy. I am 20 days and counting. Best wishes Deborah

Hi to the 123 Gang! I gained 2 lbs over the Holidays, I feel very lucky. I start my 2 weeks of Optifast on Sunday, that should take between 10 and 20 lbs off before surgery. I went for my 2 1/2 hour nutrition class today, feel better about what to buy at the store etc. I am getting so excited, can't wait to be able to Hugs to all, Rebecca

Hey Nicole, Are you getting EXCITED???? I am trying not to think about it. By the time I get home from NY and go back to work I will only have less than 15 days. I cant wait to start my life over again. So the answer to your question is YES I have gained 6 pds since Nov 19th at least by my scale at home (which is never right) the clothes are getting tight. I am eating what I want when I want, my dr does not require a diet or liquid before hand. I will take myself off soda on Jan 9th giving me 2 weeks before surgery to get adjusted. Coca-cola is my addiction I wish everyone in January the best of wishes and hope they have a quick recovery. Tina 270/___/140ish Jan 23rd

Tina, I am SOO excited!! I am not really having any nervousness now. I will save that for the gurney like I said before...I make it through surgeries real well..crossing fingers ...hopefully this time goes as well. Are you scared? I have not felt this way. I have confidence in my doc, I guess. I have my last support meeting before my surgery tomorrow..I can't believe it!!! At the next meeting I will be post-op!!! Thursday I have my preop with the surgeon and all the people in his offices....the nurses, and the dietician, so before I know it this week will be over as well. Nicole

Hi Nicole, I am sooo excited I can not wait until our DAY! I have also gained and was very about it. I will do the liquid diet beginning Jan 8th just so I can lose and attempt to shrink my liver as well. I saw my nutritionist today and she said I did not have to but I want to. Talk to you later, Dawn

Hi there all you 123 's 3 weeks to go.I am trying to be good and cutting b ack.I have a bad sinus infection, so i am drinking fluids,on an antibiotic and am hoping to get it on out of here. Hope you are all doing well.Patsy

Hey everybody! Bad news! I woosed out! I was fine till about 2 pm and then I just wanted to eat.Hello, can you say food dependency!!!!! Well I didn't get this way by not eating that is for sure Nicole

I have a feeling that I've gained a few lbs, particularly being that we just passed the holidays! We no longer own a scale, so I'm just presuming, of course. I know that my surgeon has turned people down at the time of surgery for them gaining too much weight (too many "last feasts"?) and I certainly don't want to be in that camp. I've started protein shakes, mostly samples to see what appeals to me. I'm hoping between cutting back on the holiday junk, protein shakes and the liquid diet, I will be ok. Chele

I've lost about 60 lbs over the past year and I know I've put weight back on over the past month - I've had a ton of stress, I'm doing alot of last suppers, and medical problems have kept me from exercising. I don't know how much weight I've put on because I don't own a scale, but I'll likely find out on the day of surgery. I'm planning on going on liquids tomorrow to prepare for surgery on Monday. Good luck on your journey! ~Jen