Beginning a New Chapter

Today is the first day of my 14 day liquid diet before my surgery on Monday, March 17. My first protein shake was less than appetizing but I'm motivated to stay on track because I want the surgery to go as well as possible.

I have completed all the pre-op appointments with the exception of a cardiology appointment next week that is the result of an abnormality on my EKG. I'm hoping that it was a glitch and that the stress test is negative. This is really the only thing I'm nervous about. I am a little anxious about the surgery but I'm so excited to have a tool to help me control my weight. It has been a battle that has consumed a large part of my life for many years- most of my life actually. 

I'm happy to have found this site and I plan to log on often to update my status and read other's experiences and triumphs. 

Beginning weight: 215.5lbs

Height: 5'2"

BMI: 38

Comorbities: HTN

I start my three week pre-op liquid diet tomorrow, my surgery is March 25th.  I had an extensive blood panel, urine test and breath test this weekend and am too anxious about any issues that may come up this close to surgery.  Its like you get the green light but are constantly in a limbo of sorts until all clear.  Its hard enough dealing with everything else but to worry about test results this close to surgery is stressfull!

Good luck with your journey from here on out and have my fingers crossed for you :)

Good luck to you!

Yahoo! May you have a smooth journey!