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

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!!

Wow!  Everyone has been so friendly and supportive.  I really appreciate it.  I know I'll have a million questions about what is or isn't normal after surgery because you can read every book but everyone has a different experience.  It's so nice to know I can come here to get some answers, love and support.

Let the countdown begin!!!  I cannot wait to be a LOSER!!!

T & Lena,

I am right beside you both.  Yep nervous but I can't keep doing what I have been doing because it wasn't working!  This is a new beginning on health and a happier self body image.

Hugs to you and we'll be here together!

Barb

My surgery is on the 6th and I'm all kinds of anxious!  PMS isn't helping anything either.....ugh!!

I went shopping today and got my Carmex, water, benefiber powder, crystal light, cottage cheese, chicken broth, applesauce, etc.  I still need to buy my liquid vitamins.  I'm nesting right now meaning I'm all over getting things done at home before I go.  I haven't felt like this since just before going into labor! 

Good luck and God Bless!

Lena~