My weight...

Connie, you are too kind. Thanks for encouraging me!

Great post. I really feel you have to completely "have your head in the game" before having this surgery. I am sure you know as a pastor that there are always challenges and hurdles to deal with in any journey...and this is definitely one. Keep your faith with you at all times as you progress and you will be amazed at how much better you feel even after a small percentage of your weight is lost. I look forward to more of your posts and wish you all the success and a speedy, easy recovery.

Thanks for the encouragement. There are always challenges in life aren't there?

YES....but I have no doubt you will defeat this one with flying colors. I wish you only the best for your wonderful active "new" life!

Thanks again. I believe I can do this too. But, where are you in the process?

I am 5 months post op. I have had some challenges but will never give up. I started this process officially a little over a year before surgery was scheduled ( thought about if for years before). Was hospitalized in March of 2012 and was shocked at my weight. Immediately began a healthy lifestyle and when I began required pre op classes I had lost 50lbs and by surgery day 10/22/12 I was down another 35 or so. As of today I have lost about 78 lbs since surgery.....so a total of 160+. I hope to lose about 45 more. I am 51 years old and wish I was younger as I think the process may have been a little easier.  Other than my husband and kiddos not many people have commented on my loss which is discouraging (I have quite a few health issues and I think people may be afraid to say anything for fear I am sicker..or at least that's what I tell myself). Believe me if I can muddle through this and make progress someone such as yourself will have little problem. I will not lie to you....I have had many days when I have wondered what the heck I was thinking when I did this. However, I have had a few incredible NSV's (health related) and I know it will all be worth it. Feel free to friend me. I am far far from being any type of an expert here...but I have always been a good listener. All the best to you.

Thank-you. It looks like you have done well and I am glad you have family that pays attention! That is important!

This brought tears as I read this because that was me just 8.5 months ago. I just was speaking to a friend the other day about how different my life is already compared to a few months ago. She is amazed at the changes in me so far. My weight no longer defines me and soon it will no longer define you either. So proud of you for taking the step forward towards gaining control of your life. I cant wait for you to start feeling the changes and getting excited over the little things most people take for granted. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. It will be over before you know it!

You have done so well and are an encouragement to me. I hope that in 8-9 months; I'll be where you are and enjoying a changed life.

 

Good luck jeff, were all in the same boat, You will do great, the liquid diet is hell I have done a few pre liquid diet dry runs just to see if I could do it. And you will be just fine.. May angels guide you as they do me....keep us posted