X-Post 6th Month Program Done - Consult with Surgeon Oct. 7th

I am so Excited. I got through my 6 months program and diet and had all my blood tests, ultrasound, EKG and got the green light from my dietician and my psych. to go ahead to see the surgeon.  I started the process on April 4th and I see my Surgeon on Oct. 7th for my surgical consult and then to schedule my surgery. I will be having Open RNY and Gallbladder removal done and I am hoping for sometime Mid to Late Nov. or Early Dec. for my surgery date.

I just wanted to share my news, It is becoming so real now, all the work on losing weight before surgery and all the hoops to jump though, the end is finally in sight. I have lost 21 lbs since starting the process and I hope to lose another 5-10 lbs before my surgery. I will be on a 2 weeks liquid diet before surgery so that should also help with losing some weight and shrinking my liver. However, it will be closer to the Holidays and may be harder to stick with the liquid diet but I am committed to this process and will do what ever I have to do to get this surgery. I do not have a lot of family anymore so the Holidays are not as hard for me as for many others with families. I need all your support and prayers as I go through this surgery and recovery.

I thank you all for your suggestions and recipes, etc. in the past. I do not post a lot but I read posts all the time and gain a lot of info. as well as ideas and support from you all. Thank you so much. I may be posting more as the surgery time gets closer but I have saved a lot of recipes and advice to my computer from these forums. I am age 51 and 5'5" and started at 311 lbs and I am down to 290 lbs since I started the process.  You are All such a Blessing to me here and I will need all your help, advice and Prayers for the months ahead. I will post here when I have my date. I hope to find out the surgery date at my Surgeon Consult on Oct. 7th. My surgery will be done at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Yippie, I will soon be on the losers bench. I have been looking forward to this for years for my health and quality of life. 

Mary Ellen

Hi there!
As soon as I read "6 month program" I knew you must be going to Geisinger too!  LOL

I had open RNY, as well as gall bladder removal, on August 11th!  Mine was done by Dr. Strodel.

GOOD JOB sticking to that program.  I knowww it was hard.

I wish you nothing but the best :)

Shannon

You are doing great Mary Ellen!  Your day will be here soon!! 

HG

Hi Mary Ellen - it sounds like you're on your way and ready for the surgery - that's wonderful! I had to do a 3 month regime but it still took me from June to the following Feb before I had my surgery - sometimes I think that really helps you prepare mentally and physically for what lies ahead. I also had to do the 10 day lqiuid diet for my surgeon and lost an additional 17 lbs, so it does help.

Congratulations again - keep us posted on your progress!

Kathy

Hello Kathy and everyone else that responded to my post. I am so excited to finally be able to see the surgery and my healthier future. I do think the 6 month diet and program was needed to help me understand the commitment and changes I need to do to be successful with this surgery. It has taught me a lot of what to expect and what is expected of me and the life style changes I need to learn and do for the rest of my life. It is not something to be taken lightly and is a serious health and eating style change. I am also so glad for OH and all the forums here that I have learned so much from and gained so much support from. I thank you all for your posts and replies to my posts as well as everyone elses. God Bless and Be With You All in Your Journeys.

Mary Ellen

Congratulations Mary Ellen -- you are on your way!  Your big day will be here before you know it!!

Lisa :)

congratulations Mary Ellen Great Job!!

I have just started the 6 month program and I can only imagine how excited you must be feeling.  I wish you tons of luck and good vibes your way

you go girl!!

~ Denise