Hi everyone. I have been in the process of doing this surgery for the past two years. I have done some research but more than that it has taken me this long to realize that I will never get the weight off on my own. I have read a lot of post and I apprecialte all the information I have gleaned from this and other sites. I am just looking forard to having the surgery over and done with. Anyone else out there sharing this day with me?

Ok, all you 28th sleevers,

It is a week away and we will start our new life towards slimness.

How is everyone doing?

Packed and ready to go?

scared ***tless?

or slightly nervous?

saying goodbye to rich food one at a time?

doing a lot of sighing?

having doubts?

or getting excited,

having the "I can't wait" feelings,

stocked up on liquids and protein stuff

and applesauce and canned peaches,

juice popsicles,

wondering how the heck will we get thru without bread?

I am doing some of all the above.

How about you?

It's getting closer and I am getting more nervous!  I hope I am not the only one!  I have one last pre-surgery appt. with my surgeon tomorrow!

Karen

Hi there,

I'm still doing great. I ventured out this weekend to the mall and the movies and it was fun. However, I think I reached my max with walking. My body was physically tired when I got home. My staples are now out and it feels good to finally turn over in the bed without discomfort.

I also went out to eat with my family this weekend and was dismayed by the food servings. I mean I only ate 4 tablespoons but their portion sizes really hit home. I can't believe I allowed myself to ever eat that much. 1.5 weeks ago that would have been a normal meal for me. I realized that American's really eat too much. We went to Cracker Barrel and my husband ordered his usual which use to be my usual too. It was repulsive to me. Seeing him and all the people around me eat really effected me. I use to eat my food and some of his. That's A LOT OF FOOD. I hope and pray never ever to go back to that lifestyle again.

I felt soooo good about myself that I was only able to eat a little and be happy. The funny part is the waitress thought that she forgot to bring my food because I only ordered a side dish. Which of course I had to take home because I couldn't eat it all. This side dish will probably last me a good 3 days of breakfast.

I'm down to 220 from 236 on 9/9/09. I need to adjust my bar.