Surgery is Wednesday 3-17-10

Well it is looking like this pre-process/mess is coming to an end on Wednesday!  Garth Davis is my surgeon and we are doing it the Methodist at The Texas Medical Center.  My insurance is requiring us to go there as Memorial Hermann  does not have the proper certifications for this procedure though they do take it.  I was told the Memorial Hermann is working on it.. whatever that means.  The Davis Clinic itself does have the proper certifications.

Today is the first day of a pre-op clear liquid diet. Should be interesting.  I have been on liquid only protein for the last 2 weeks.  Which has not really been that bad at all.  As you Adkins people know once you slide into ketosis you are not really that hungry.  I was at 460 the day I started liquid only protein.  I have lost 18 pounds in less than 2 weeks. Not too shabby.

When I started this process in October I was 526.  I weighed this morning at 442. I should be about 440 on Wednesday.

More later!

CCB

Congrats on the upcoming surgery!

Wow, Congratulations on getting a date!! It is truly and exciting time in your life!! Your in good hand with Dr Garth and I will keep you in my prayers!!
Meggie

This is a VERY exciting time for you!  I remember it well.  Dr. Robert Davis did my surgery 20 months ago and I will tell you that it was the best thing I ever did in my life.  You have done incredibly well on your pre-op journey and the 80lb loss will really help with the surgical outcome.  Just remember all the things Dr. Garth tells you and DO THEM!!  You are in some of the best hands in the business and I am so proud of you for making this life-changing decision!  Make sure that you stay in touch post op and let us know how you are doing!  Remember walk walk walk sip sip sip!  You'll hear that until you are SICK of it, but it's the best thing to do!  Hope to see/meet you at OH Conference in Houston in November.

Welcome to the LOSER'S BENCH!!!

HUGS! Mari

Thanks for the kudos!  Yea should be interesting. Nothing doing but the doing.  Bascially been all day today without eating. Had some veggie broth for lunch, some coffee and some tea.  

Just downed my first bottle of Mag Citrate for a little cleaning.  Got another tomorrow. OH Joy.
It has not set in yet, that is why I am still typing..har har.



 

Congratulations We are all very proud of you!!! I have a seat for you on this side of the bench........ You are in great hands and you will be OK, the three week liquid diet was the worst for me....  Keep us posted......  Roy

Best wishes and good vibes coming your way for an uneventful surgery and a easy recovery!  We'll be waiting right here on the LOSER's bench when you get back!

 
I'll keep you in my prayers for a successful surgery and easy recovery!!

You should be celebrating losing 84+ pounds!  - that is a wonderful accomplishment already!  

Take care - and keep in touch.  I can't wait to hear about your first post-op "wow" moment.  
Julie

Good luck today!! We'll be saving a seat for you on the loser's bench!