I snuck in....

Hello,   I'm a newbie to the board that came in through the back door. My name is Melissa and my surgery is scheduled for 1/20.

I started my weight loss journey in April of 08 and have been on a partial liquid diet since then. I have lost about 56 pounds pre-op and am not looking forward to the 2 week liquid diet that I'm starting on Monday (technically I don't have to start it until Tuesday, but I think Monday is a good day to start things).  I've had to jump through just about every hoop imaginable to get to the point of approval - which happened in mid December.

I have been overweight (okay obese or morbidly obese for most of my adult life). If there's a diet, I've tried it and failed at it.

Not sure what else to say...just looking forward to continuing on this journey of a healthier me! I've been reading and researching this for at least the past year to two  years. I never make a big decision without all the facts!!

PARTIAL LIQUID DIET.......SINCE APRIL??????!!!!!!!!!  Holy smokes batman!!!!!!  56 pounds, thats GREAT!!!!!!!  Glad to have you here.  Everyone on here is really helpful.  If you have any questions they will find the answers for ya.  But, I guess after two years of researching you could probably help us!!!!! lol

Glad to have you on the board. You are doing great on your partial liquid diet. 56 pounds is awesome. Keep up the good work.
Emily

Melissa,

Welcome to the January board and congratulations on your surgery date.  You will be well prepared and you'll do great with your liquid diet too.  It's a challenge but keep you eye on the prize and time will pass in no time.

Can't wait until we're all sitting on the losers bench!

Barb

Melissa,
Congrats on your wt. loss so far- that's awesome! That's also a very long time to be on a partial liquid diet. I don't know if I could have done that! Welcome to the Jan. forum- I added you to the Jan. surgery list. Good Luck with your surgery. The days will fly by now!

Thank you!!  And thanks for adding me to the January list!!! :)

Thank you for the support and encouragement!!  :)  I also can't wait to be on the losers bench, and on my way to a healthier me...I guess I'm already on my way, but the big Kahuna is still to come (surgery on the 20th and post op life style). I suppose the bigger of the two is actually the life style...but I'm rambling again...heh!