gary viscio 20 years, 11 months ago

Got my surgery date. 7/1/03. Lost about 30lbs so far and he'd like me to lose another 27. I weighed 387 at 5'7" so he wanted me smaller. At first I hated the idea of optifast but they let you modify it and eat protein and veggies. Plus I think the overall act of starting to watch what I eat and actually exercising is a great help.

gary viscio 21 years, 1 month ago

2/08/03 - All my pre op tests are done. I am waiting for the results of the sleep study. Everyone in Dr. Vohra's office has been great. All my doctors are great. Had a bit of a delay with the pulmonary doc and my ins co but I think its over, right now I am just worried this only served to delay things.

gary viscio 21 years, 1 month ago

I never saw this page before, thank you all. Dr. Vohra so far has been great. He is very thorough. I was referred to a pulmonary doctor, sleep study, cardiologist with echo and nuclear stress test, blood work, pscyh eval, sonogram of my legs and abdomonen and endoscopy. Everything I managed to work in in less then 30days except the sleep study which my pulmonary doctor screwed up with insurance on and now my surgery may have to be pushed back. I am also on optifast. He sets a goal weight of about 10% to lose prior to surgery. Right now I am annoyed, but it will pass. Still scared about this whole thing though.

Bea .. 21 years, 2 months ago

Hello Gary, I am almost three weeks post opt and I am feeling good. Don't worry you will make the right decision!! I was very nervous before my surgery also. It is normal to be nervous. Don't worry!!

Sharon Neva 21 years, 2 months ago

GARY~~ IT'S NORMAL TO BE SCARED~~ FOCUS ON WHY YOU DECIDED TO DO THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE~~May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tun e in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~

WLS_Deb 21 years, 2 months ago

Now Gary!!!! Ya don't want to waste a second of a new leaf on life!!! write if you need help in anyway...been there already once and going for a second chance..or is this my third chance LOL oops... anyway its worth it.. promise cross my heart but it will your choice and follow yer heart... *hugs*

Jamie M. 21 years, 2 months ago

Gary, it is only natural to be worried and scared. It seems when you have surgery like this you get to hear all the horror stories but just look at this website!! So many great life changing stories! Hang in there. Best wishes. Jamie

MommaAngel 21 years, 2 months ago

HI GARY I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS
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