RNY Monday morning

I weighed myself this morning (9/20) because things may be hectic tomorrow morning as I get ready for the hour and a half drive to Cleveland Clinic for my RNY surgery.

The scale read 323 lbs.  My surgeon Dr. Philip Schauer told me he'd like me to weigh 325 on the day of the operation. Should I try to put on a couple more pounds by tomorrow? Just kidding of course.

For those of you keeping score, I lost 14 pounds on the two week pre-op liquid protein diet.

What a year it has been.
On November 3, 2008, one day after my last birthday, I weighed 455 lbs.
On April 6, 2009, when I committed to seeking WLS,    I weighed 440 lbs.
Today, Sept. 20, 2009, the day before weight loss surgery, I weigh 323 lbs.
Since my last birthday, I have lost 132 lbs. in less than 11 months.
Since early April, I have lost 117 lbs in less than six months.
That's a loss of 19 pounds a month.

At one time, my size 72 inch waist pants were becoming tight.  On the day before surgery, my waist is 52 inches.

But I've lost weight before and put the lost pounds back on, and more. That's why I need the added tool of my RNY surgery.

I feel really normal today considering I ate fewer than 300 calories yesterday. I am sipping water frequently. It's another day ahead of  clear liquids like broth, G2 Gatorade, Crystal Light and Sugar Free Jello. Today was a total of 270 calories.

My wife and I went to see the film classic Casablanca tonight at a revival theater. I always wanted to see that movie (one of my favorites) in an actual theater. It was very nice.

OK. I'm going to pack up my stuff to leave around 6AM for my RNY.  Wish me luck and say a prayer.

Good luck with the surgery tomorrow.  I am right behind you with my 1 Oct 09 Surgery date

Good luck tomorrow.  You'll soon be on the Loser's Bench.....actually I guess with all of the pre-op weight loss you probably already are.  Way to go!

Duane

Good Luck tomorrow! Here's to a great new you. You've done so well so far I am sure you will do equally great in the future

Best of luck to ya tomorrow. I'm sure you'll do fine. We'll be waiting for ya on the Loser's Bench.

Best of Luck...God Bless You... and stay strong...

I am going in on 9/22 keep me in your prayers too...

See you on the loser's side soon!

Good luck and good job on the pre op preperation.

 By the time you read this you will probably already have experienced one of the most beneficial days in your life. You have already taken control of your future by dropping your weight, and now it will become even easier to succeed.  Well done! You are already a winner.

I thought about you on Monday while in Texas on vacation, and look forward to hearing your post-op story.

Likewise I was at the Clinic today for one of my parishoners and passed by the "M" elevators, but not having your real name or knowing if you were still there, I didn't go up to the sixth floor. 

You already should be home. Hope everything went well for you.

Welcome to the loser's bench!!!