I just got my surgery date!

Hi, it is a pleasure to join this group.  I read over some of your posts, and you seem like a very encouraging bunch!  I've been overweight my entire life, from about age 10-10# then to 70# now at age 58.  I am having surgery October 8th at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue Wa.  RNY. Am trying to start eating the 1200 calories a day my doctor wants.  I have always been a fool for sweets, but I'm determined to lose to 5-10% of excess weight my doctor wants me down to by 10/8.  Any advice is much appreciated.  Wishing you all the best :)

Firast of ALL, WELCOME TO OUR GROUP! i AM SO GLAD TO HAVE YOU JOIN US! iT IS A GREAT BUNCH OF FOLKS HERE.
sECOND OF ALL, WE HAVE A CHATROOM GET TOGETHER COMING up here in like 2 minutes, so try to join us for that!
I have to get to the chat room, but will be back to reply more to your post afterwards.
WELCOME!!!!

Welcome Katie, great group here, read lots, post often and hope to see you around lots.  Best wishes on the pre-op diet, the time will go fast.  Hugs, Kathy

katie, glad to have u in the family.  good luck on your preop diet.  i know it can be rough, but u can do it.  i just kept the goal in mind and that helped me to stay faithful. i, also, am a sweets addict.  you can overcome.  just take a sstep at a time. vick