I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure - which is: Try to please everybody. --Herbert Bayard Swope
I wanted to quickly post and give everyone an update. My surgery date has been changed to July 1st. I am nervous, but getting excited too. I know this will be a steep, uphill challenge, but I know it will be worth it. I have completed most of the preliminary stuff. I've had a sleep study, cardiac stress test, pulmonary stress test, a psychological exam, and met with a nutritionist. Next I have to have an ultrasound of my legs to check for blood clots and a pre-op interview at the hospital. Then I have to go and have a blood clot filter inserted. I swear I'm not making that up. It's a ground-breaking procedure this surgical group does - something they came up with in an effort to minimize the risk of complications from blood clots from the lower body. Keep praying for me. Next week, I start the pre-op diet designed to shrink my liver. The diet consists of two protein shakes, a protein bar, and a sensible meal a day. Gotta stick with it so I can have my surgery laprascopically instead of being cut. Again, please pray for me. Thanks, all!
