The Last Supper

I couldn't stand John...I wanted Antone to win in the worst way.  Oh well!  Every time that I watch the Biggest Loser, it inspires me and I think why can't I do that? 

Today is my last day before my presurgery liquid diet, my last supper so to speak.  We're having our Christmas party at work and it's always over the top with amazing food.  Several of us started work together right out of college and now we're all in our mid fifties, with 50's aches and pains, and 50's weight gain. 

I have struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old and it makes me sad to think of how much life I have missed because of it.  Facing my 4th bariatric surgery is a bit overwhelming.  I hate to put my family through this again. 

Exercise is not my stumbling block.  I have done step aerobics since it was invented and faithfully work hard 3 or 4 times a week for an hour each class.  Fast food and junk food is not my issue, I rarely eat that stuff.  My issue is simply too much good food.  My wife and I are both pretty good cooks and we love to try new recipes and make good food with lots of big flavors.  I hope to still do that after surgery but concentrate on making that perfect bite just like you see on Food Network or with French cooking.  If you watch thin people, many of them eat very good, very rich food...they just don't eat that much of it and they don't eat all day long.  I'm hoping to get to that point. 

Thanks to everyone on the board for sharing their stories, it's been helpful to read about the good, the bad and the ugly.  I'm praying that I can sneak by under the radar and avoid the leaks, strictures, reflux, vagus nerve damage and the like. 

You should have given a spoiler alert lol. I was in the middle of Biggest Loser when I read your post. Good luck with your impending surgery.

Oh, sorry that I spoiled it for you.  Didn't consider the time difference.  Thanks for your well wishes.

I wish you great success with this surgery and a speedy recovery.

I wanted Antone to win too...my favorite never wins on competition shows though!

Anyway, wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery. My revision went very smoothly and I had the removal and sleeve done in the same procedure. I wish you a similar recovery, free of complications!!

Keep us updated,
Lindsey

 All the best for you and I wish you a speedy recovery!