Slight Delay

Well, because of my current weight being so high the scheduling staff felt positive that Dr. Richardson would postpone my surgery since he does it lap. They were wrong. He says that since I carry a lot of my weight in my legs and not my belly it would be fine. The problem is since they were so certain they didn't hold me a spot on the operating schedule. So, I have been moved back to April 4th. That means another week of this liquid diet. The only good part of the liquid diet is the weight loss. Between Thursday the 16th and Tuesday the 21st I lost 20 pounds!!!! Imagine where I will be by April 4th. Just thought I would update you all. Deanna

Deanna, Sorry about the postponement. I would say the scheduling staff goofed by assuming they should take you off before your doc told them to take you off. And then, I believe things happen for a reason, so God may have not wanted you to have the surgery till the 4th. (for his own reasons). Anyway, hang in there and we will be waiting for you to come over to the losers side. Colette

Deanna, Good things happen to those who wait! By waiting and losing even more, you'll be in a healthier state to have your surgery. Your liver will be smaller and healthier allowing your surgeon more room to perform the procedure. Internally, your liver is the first organ to respond to weight loss so you'll be in even better physical shape with just a few more days. April 4 is right around the corner!! I'm very happy for you! Congratulations! We'll be counting down the days with you. Cathy ObesityHelp Support Group Specialist