To whom it may concern.

I got to see my surgeon again yesterday.

It went really really well I'm still 4.5 weeks out from my date which is confirmed as 10/28 and I'll be the first surgery after lunch that day.

I've started my own preop diet early and I'm down 38lbs currently at 282lbs aiming for around 185lbs.

Surgeon says any weightloss will definitely help him do the surgery and help my recovery.

The BMI doesn't matter they use the first BMI that's it but he said it's good I've lowered my risk factors and I'll be in my own private room and private bathroom facilities in the hospital.

I'll be looking at least 3 days as long as I'm getting liquids down and walking well but if any issues could be longer.

I do have some kidney issues so will need extra monitoring before I leave as I live on my own.

In response to the technical he said he usually makes the bypass 120cm long whatever that means; he said it's restrictive but not Majorly so that you can still live with some vitamins and to be most careful to get enough calcium and vitamin D for the bones as the bones can possibly have issues long term if not taken care of early.

He was really happy with my weight loss and to see how committed I was so that I don't need to see him until surgery day

He just said keep up the good work and basically in giving my body a Head Start by losing weight before the surgery!!

I'm happy. I'm excited.

now all I need to lose to be at my final end goal is 100lbs that's it

cannot wait to get this surgery and start a new life and a positive future!

I'm doing great with shakes and can tuna and Frozen veggies then some days ill have some blueberries and strawberries

With my protein intake and very low carbs I'm finding that I'm not craving much at all so I'm happy just hope the restriction comes from surgery as well.

Anyways that's my latest news I've just gotta keep myself positive and committed until surgery then I'll figure it all out AFTER surgery in regards to taste buds and such.

Thanks again to everyone who has offered their kind words over the last 12 months of my journey!!

Good day.

Mikey

Great to hear that you've got your date and lost some weight by eating healthy. Keep doing it. Wish you success with upcoming surgery.

Sounds like things are moving along for you.

The big day will be here before you know it. Keep it up!

Wishing all good things for you!

Awesome, and so happy for you! Prayers for you and wish you a speedy recovery!

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Yay you that's commitment

Congrats! Awesome report. Thanks for the update!! (Also, your diet will help you go through the pre-op liquid diet so much easier and will make your post surgery 2-6 week period SO much easier!!) Cudos!

So great to hear you are doing well! You have such a great attitude and really taking care of yourself and setting yourself up for the best outcome. I really hope that this weight loss and improvement in health helps in maintaining the functionality of your kidneys too!

11 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Congrats! Awesome report. Thanks for the update!! (Also, your diet will help you go through the pre-op liquid diet so much easier and will make your post surgery 2-6 week period SO much easier!!) Cudos!

Thanks @FluffyChix for your kind words!!