My starting weight was 271.8 and I'm 5'4".   I have Diabetes, so I'm not exactly in the same boat as you, however...   NO ONE has the right to tell you that you are doing the wrong thing.   You are taking a GIANT step towards your future and your health and making your body strong for a long life.   Your height and your weight combined give you a 38.6 BMI into the Obese category.   You take off the weight, you take off the risks of health issues in the future, right?   Turn to the folks that you know will love and support you with any endeavor you take on.   Please look for a support group in your area.  The folks in these groups are amazing!  No judgement.  They share their e-mails, phone numbers, and most importantly, their minds!   Reach out to us on here and we will boost you anytime you need it.   p.s. - I'm 5 days post-op and is it hard, YES.  Is it the easy way out, HECK NO!  This is one of the hardest things I've ever done and I would NEVER look back!  Cheers to you rmichellb!!!!

My date is April 25th as well. I'm having surgery in Federal Way, Washington!

I'm the same day as you.

That is what is killing me...the liquid protein diet. I have to admit that last week on the 3rd day of the liquid protein diet that I had a HUGE slip-up! I was cranky, tired and stressed out, so of course a hamburger from the corner bar and a "few" onion rings was my "sensible dinner" choice. HUGE MISTAKE!!! After I ate about 1/2 of the burger and about 6 onion rings, I started to feel like I was going to throw up! I actually prayed that I could make myself throw up...which did not happen. Then around 11 pm I started feeling it in my gut...it turned out to be a very long and physically exhausting night. It was NOT worth it and I darn sure learned a great lesson.
So, I am back to my EAS Myoplex low carb 17 grams of protein shakes (100 calories) and I tried the low carb Slim Fast 20 grams of protein drinks, which are quite good.
I have been drinking about a gallon of water every day and trying to get my buns moving by walking around the malls and looking at the clothes. I walked past Lane Bryant and thought to myself...never again! It felt good.

I had my Roux n y done on the 17th as well. I had second thoughts, and, I was scared right to death wondering if I made the right decision. You Probibly had the prcedure and are like me trying to get in the fluids.