Thursday is the big day of this 60 year old male from AL.

6'3"

442 Today

479.2 Started

60 years of age

Finishing up the first part of liquid diet and mentally preparing myself for the big day Thursday.

I have put it off for years like so many thinking I could do it on my own.

Well, here I am.

[emoji818]️Test all done

[emoji818]️Dr. visits until big day completed

[emoji818]️Liquid Diet in progress . ( Made it through the weekend)

[emoji818]️It the home stretch before surgery

Scared yes, concerned no, realize it is for the best - Guaranteed!

Thanks for good feedback both in what I have read and seek to hear.

Thank you

To BeachBum60, well you're further along than I am! I have surgery on 3/29 and so haven't started the liquid diet quit yet. I can understand being scared, me to - but like you not concerned - certainly are a bunch of folks on this site to help us along. Hang in there and i'll watch for ya on this site... take care. RoseinAZ

Saturday evening and I just spent my second day after surgery on Thursday morning on my new adventure called life.
Surgery went great . Dr. Miles in Birmingham, AL and his entire staff did a great job and were very supportive.
Surgery was one hour and then recovery.
So far, none of the bad side effects that you read about. Water and walking even with bad knees helped.
Proud that part is behind me now and looking forward to the new tool and how it has already changed my life.
No hunger yet. Getting my required water in . Worse part for me was the removal of the drain since my belly area was so tender.
Incisions are coming along nicely but keeping my eye on them .
Now, I am looking forward to making this second chance work for me that God and Dr. Miles have provided me .
Since my first meeting with Dr. Miles on 12/13/16, I am down over 45 lbs and 3.5lbs down in one day from surgery.
Keep the suggestions coming . Very much appreciated!