Sooooo tomorrow is my surgery
First off, all the best to you.
Besides taking a lot of "before" pictures, take a video of yourself moving. (walking/sitting down,bending etc) when you are thinner it will be 'easy' to forget where you started out. I would also write down how you feel right now as an obese person.
I'm almost 3 years out and sometimes when I'm struggling with grazing or I gain some weight I wish I had those things to look back on for some motivation.
Best wishes for a smooth transition and a speedy recovery!!! words of wisdom? PURSUE! you are at the helm ... YOU.GOT.THIS! I am soooooooooo happy for you!!! Give yourself time to heal ....it gets better and better each day ... before you know it you'll be continuing on the most awesome journey towards health and wellness... CONGRATS on your upcoming big day tomorrow .... the loser's bench is yours to do whatever you wish to!!!
CONGRATS ON YOUR BIG DAY TOO NICKY!!!! How awesome is that - your big day is tomorrow too!!! I will be thinking about you sending warm thoughts and positive energy your way .... tomorrow starts another phase of your awesome journey!!! wishing you nothing but the best for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery... I will be looking for updates!!!!