Taxiing Down the Runway...

Had my final clinic session (Duke WLS) and hospital preop (Durham Regional) yesterday! At the clinic, met with surgeon, nut, and psych.  Signed the surgical consent form (RNY). At the hospital, had blood draw, fill-this-bottle-please, EKG, and chest X-Ray. It all feels like I've made it past the final hurdle, since no one stood up and said, "Are you crazy? We can't operate on you!" Whew... I started my preop liver-reduction diet yesterday -- protein-forward, low-fat, limited carbs. Stopped taking my 81mg aspirin today. I am on the taxiway and headed toward surgery 2/28. Yow!

Glad to hear all is running smoothly, Good luck on your flight to the your new beginning.

Great graphic Alan!!!  Hope he has a few less turbulents than that though.

Congrads Jeff.  Yo will never regret it.  Its not all a cake walk but after dropping 128 in 5 months, I got nothing but good things to say about this whole experience and getting my life back.  Stay close to the boards.  The guys out here helped me throught the frustrating, angry , and depressed times, as well as pats on the backs with the success and FARTS!!  Its a great place to keep motivated and learn from the guys that have been there before us. Good Luck,...and get that liver shrinking thing going so you can be as light as possible before the serious weight loss begins!! Joe

Jeff, Stay in touch and let us know how you are doing.  Tim A. and I are both Duke WLSers, so if there is anything you need, just send a note. Take care, Bob

Congrats !!!! 2/28 what a great day ! Kev-

Jeff, Have the Greatest Next Wednesday!!! Hang in there with that Pre-Op "liver-shrinking-diet" It’s tougher when working with a full sized stomach!!!

Have a Smooth "Take-Off!!!

Best Wishes- Dx