James B. Wooldridge, MD

I am 34 years old with no children. I have been overweight my entire adult life. I have decided it's time to make some changes for me. I never had a problem with what I saw in the mirror but I'm starting to get uncomfortable. I'm a little over 5'8" and my weight as of today is 270. I start my liquid diet tomorrow...I am sooo scared the closer I get to actually having this done. I will use this as my outlet, its difficult to talk to people who just don't understand why I don't do it the old fashion way. I have been asked why I don't just exercise or change my eating habits ( as if this was some new novel idea).I know some of them are worried, but I have researched this for over two years and I think this will be great for me.

Updated on 22 Jun 2015:
Ok trying this again...my surgery is scheduled for Thurs 25...I don't think I'm nervous anymore just ready to get it done. I think I have everything I will need:gas x, vitamins, comfy clothing, antibacterial soap, pre mixed and powder protein, my fmla finally approved...not sure if I'm missing anything. I do have a question for the ladies...I have PCOS and don't normally have my cycle but I feel as if it's going to start any day; will this stop my surgery? Has it happened to anyone else just from the liquid phase?

Updated on 24 Jun 2015:
I hope I remembered everything...I'm anxious, nervous,...exhausted. I hope this will be worth it. I know I have read so many reviews but I can't help but think what if?.guess it's just last minute jitters

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Updated on 20 Jul 2015:
At the two week mark I was down to 244.6. I was upset because I thought it should have been more, but the PA and nurse told me i was where they expected me to be after a month... I am still at 244 but my clothes are real loose so I guess I'm not too upset (almost at week 4). Let me go back some...the day I woke up after surgery I just wanted to rest. I felt sore... like I did thousands of crunches. I got up to use the restroom a few times during the day. I really didn't move around much until night and I walked the halls with my nurse. The next day i was released with a million prescriptions. I am one of the lucky ones , no gas pains very little nausea. I have trouble taking my multi vitamin but I was told its probably because of the iron. The first 2 weeks I did great with water and fluid intake...not so good the second 2. I am supposed to drink 64 oz of water, just getting in over 34. I am on the soft food portion of my diet but i don't think home made chilli is what they had in mind (i chew it well...ish). I have a ton of energy, I'm also not working so not sure. So far I am happy with my decision.