Hey there everyone. I just wanted to stop by and say hello and offer a few words of encouragement to all of you! I am exactly one year ahead of you...and it's so wonderful to see all of you already jumping on the board and supporting one another. I can tell you that the May 2007 board is a great board...and they've all been GREAT supporters and encouragers through this whole process. We all struggle with different things pre and post-op.........and it really helps to have someone to talk to that can truely relate to what you're going through. Stick together Maysters! It will be worth it! A little about me......I'm 25 years old...and I'll be celebrating my one year surgiversary on May 17th. I went into the operating room weighing in at 367 lbs. I was wearing size 30 jeans...and at least a 26/28 top. I was wearing size 4x-5x scrubs (I'm an RN)! Now...I weigh 211 (I've lost 157 lbs)...I wear a size 16/18 jeans...a size 14 top...or a Jrs XL...and I wear size Large scrub tops...and XL bottoms. It's all happened so fast. I never had any major complications or issues. I had to have my gallblader removed in November...but that was easy breezy. It's really all a blur at this point. I work out about 3-5 days week....with a combination of cardio and weight training. Since I started working out more...the scale seems to be moving a whole lot less. It's EXTREMELY discouraging..........but since January when I started working out a lot harder--I've gone from a size 24 pants...to a 16-18. So I know it's working!!!!! I do have pictures that i've taken monthly in my OH albums--and I highly recommend doing this! If any of you have any questions...feel free to message me. Don't hesitate to stop by and visit us on the May 2007 board!! Good luck! Get ready for the journey of a lifetime!!! =) Courtney

Hello, I am new here and my date is May 7th. I am very excited but very nervous at the same time. When is everyone starting their pre-op diets?

Linda P... I am with you, I go on the 28th aswell here in Halifax NS, Canada!!!

hi, I just found out today that my date is May 14th, also. I was hoping for earlier, but this means time off when the weather is better. YEAH!!! Jayne

I've been thinking about that very thing alot lately. Who and when to tell. I finally told a good friend today and I think I am getting more comfortable with the idea. I go to school with several very young, fit women who have no idea what I go through and I'd rather not have the judgement or gossip. I have only told a few members of my family. Maybe I'll get more comfortable as it gets closer to May. I think when all is said and done, we have to make the right choices for ourselves, despite what ANYONE thinks. I think for alot of us, it is a very hard thing to stand up and do something for ourselves, but we wouldn't think twice of standing up for someone else. I am working on changing that behavior. I will try to treat myself at least as good as I treat my friends. Karin