Pre-op appt on June 24th!! Surgery on July 2nd!!

I met with Kathy today.  I lost 9 more lbs since three weeks ago when I weighed there.  They penciled me in for July 2nd and said I have to lose 8 lbs by June 24th to keep it.  I have a little over 4 weeks so I need to lose 2 lbs a week.  I've been losing 3 a week so it shouldn't be a problem.  Plus, I am moving around more now that my knee is healing.  The only thing that worried me was Julia said something about making sure with Dr. B. that he is okay with my surgeries being so close together.  My knee surgery was May 7th and my sleeve surgery will be July 2nd.  Surely this won't be a problem.  Earlier they didn't seem worried when I had the two planned within two weeks of each other.  My knee Dr. said he didn't see how it would be a problem.   Anyway, other than that little worry, I am very happy.  I'm going out of town this weekend so my goal is to maintain and not gain a thing.  Then come back home and hit it hard. -Amy

Amy, Congratulations!  I know you won't have any trouble losing that next 8 pounds.  Just keep drinking your water - I think that is the single most important thing you can do to keep the pounds coming off - especially pre-op.  Plus, you might as well get used to it, because post-op you'll be sipping water constantly. Good luck with your trip this weekend, and have a great holiday! John

Thanks John.  Hey, I hope you feel better this weekend too.  Be sure and let the Dr. know if your fever gets any higher. -Amy

Amy, I'm so excited for you.  I have been doing my full diet and workout since the 1st of May; however, I'm so scared that I haven't lost anything.  I know I have I just don't know how much!  I'm scared to weigh.  Enjoy your weekend and be safe.  Robin

Amy - my sister Denise had surgery on April 18 on her elbow.  (outpatient like you) And her sleeve is tomorrow.  I don't think you'll have a problem with the surgeries being so close together. I think John is right.  Drink, drink, drink that yummy water.  I also believe that is a huge factor in weight loss.  But I'm sure you already know that. I'll send skinny thoughts your way!  I'm going to San Francisco this weekend.  I  promised by Grandmother months ago and we have nonrefundable tickets so off I go.  I made this promise long before I knew I was going to have WLS.  I hope I can maintain or lose because we all know they won't have any problem cancelling me next Wednesday if I've gained! I'll be good if you'll be good!  We can help each other even though we're miles apart!

OK deal!  I will be good.  That is good to know about Denise having surgery also.  That makes me feel better.

Amy...should have read your post before replying to your message (LOL!!!) Glad they can give you the date you wanted. Those eight lbs are  going to be gone in no time....and yeah, be good this week-end !!-

That's fantastic and I know you can do it. The last 5 pounds is water anyway, right? Drink and walk drink and walk..

Congratulations Amy!!! You done wonderfully well!!! I think you're going to have that surgery date without any problems at all. : )

Amy. I am so happy you got your requested date.  I was so happyt they accomodated my schedule.  Made my life so much easier. You will get those last 8 pounds off with no problem.  Look how far you've come! Denise