My start weight is 330 lbs and I am 5'8". I decided to have this surgery because it seems to be the best option for me to lose lots of weight and harder to stretch out my new stomach. Currently I am in Pre-op phase where you have to be on liquids only for two weeks. I am a cheater, for a couple of days I had two meals as shakes and ate a dinner and lost 8 lbs. Today I got serious and decided not to cheat anymore. I feel like I am starving and am feeling very nasty especially when my co workers eat their delicious smelling lunched right in front of me. My surgery date is set for October 15th if insurance goes through without any issues. I am feeling excited and can't wait for the 15th.