5 days until surgery

Aug 16, 2011

I should have started this a few months ago, but I just found this site; so here goes.

I have followed Dr Mailapur's (Dr. M) diet (mostly) for the last few months and have lost 46 pounds so far. Part of the doctor's prerequisite was that I lose 40 to 50 pounds pre-surgery; so I am pleased to have met that goal. I know I could have lost even more had I followed his directions more diligently.

My surgery is scheduled for 7:30 AM on 8/22/11. That is 5 days from today! It is exciting and a little frightening. I have never had major surgery before. However, Dr. Mailapur and his support staff have been exceptional in preparing me for the event. I have 100% confidence in his ability.

Yesterday I filled the prescriptions that Dr. M gave me for post surgery, during our final pre-op surgery on Monday (2 days ago). Today I plan to get all the other items recommended by Dr. M and his support staff.

I plan to keep strong on the diet as, Dr. M advised. I would like to hit the 50 lb. mark by surgery and - more importantly - reduce the size of my liver as much as possible to do my best to avoid any potential complications.

The next time I plan to write I should have completed the sugery and already be losing more pounds!

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