hello susan,how are you today?im doing good. just coming in from work.i worked 2nd shift tonight to fill in for someone .i am usually home but i need the money so i said yes. i have really had to practice about drinking unsweet tea. i was drinking a gallon of sweet tea by myself every day. i am trying to drink crystal light, snapple  anything i can add to my bottled water to give flavor and thats sugar free. it is really working.well i think i may try the support groups after my surgery but right now it is just too hectic trying to work and hurry to get there. that is why i am seeking out to try to find new friends for support on here just in case i cant make the meetings i always have email lol:}
  i am 37 yrs old my daughter will turn 22 june 28. my anniversary is june 3rd and my husbands bday is june 7th so june is goin to be a very exciting month.i weighed 280 when i met my surgeon he wants me to loose 21lbs before he will even do surgery ive got about 8lbs to go.he never really did say what he expected my outcome to be. im big boned so im thinking at least 130 to 140.i would be very happy with that.im 5'2 and carry my weight very well. everyone says i cant weigh what i do or that im not big enough for surgery but i am.

i have been trying to walk on the treadmill everyday for at least 20 minutes.im not in shape thats for sure thought i was gonna die trying to catch my breathe. 

 have you bought anything up for your surgery yet? i bought isopure and pure protein drinks they r so good i couldnt believe how good they really taste.ive also got some unflavored protein to go in my oatmeal and stuff to help give me extra  as needed. im a picky eater so getting my protein is goin to b a challenage. well im goin to get a shower and lay down. your have a great day and hope to hear from you soon.
                                                             carolina