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David Ober 17 years, 9 months ago

How old are you, Mario? I'm 38 and am considering the surgery, but am wondering about excess skin. What was your experience with excess skin? Thanks much, David Ober Riverside, California

waconiaboy 18 years, 3 months ago

I MADE IT!!! Back in home record time. Surgery went great, and I am enjoying my 4oz of liquid per hour.......and being full.......I am ready for my new life. Doctor was very happy with my recovery. Thanks for all your prayers......it worked. Mario

jvolker 18 years, 3 months ago

Mario todays your big day! Know that there are lots of folks out "there" thinking of you today and those coming while you progress in your recovery. Listen to and follow what the Doc's and nurses tell you and you'll soon find yourself well on the way to your NEW LIFE! Stop by on the men's forum when you're feeling up to it and let us all know how your journey is going!

special kay 18 years, 3 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. My surgery is on the same day so I know how your feeling right now. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family on this big day. I hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. GOD BLESS!!

waconiaboy 18 years, 3 months ago

Thank you so much! I AM READY!!! I have lost 24 lbs already in the past 2 weeks 10 days being liquid.....helped! 2 more days!!! BRING IT ON!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

Cheleya 18 years, 3 months ago

Hi Mario, I wish you the very best of luck on your surgery! From a fellow Jan06er. :-) Chele

Dx E 18 years, 3 months ago

Mario, Have the Greatest Ever on the 13th! It’s good to see more men out here at OH. We make up a small minority of the folks getting WLS, but tend to reach goal weights quicker and with fewer hassles than the Gals due to male physiology. If you haven’t already, drop by the Men’s message board and check how other guys like your self are doing with their surgeries. I’m just dropping by to wish you well and remind you that there’s a huge crowd of strangers out here pulling for you and keeping you in our prayers. Have a famously successful surgery and a record-breaking recovery! Be nice to the nurses, Enjoy the drugs when you can, and above all get home soon and start walking away from those pounds and into your new life! Best Wishes-

waconiaboy 18 years, 3 months ago

Thank you all for! I am on day 6 of the pre-op liquid diet......going crazy. But the big picture is clear. I have been going thru a lot of stress not surgery related, so I am trying to deal with that and not having food there for comfort is hard. Thanks for the prayers, keep them up.......there working! Mario

piperkc 18 years, 3 months ago

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Have a speedy recovery Angela in Corpus Christi 291lbs BMI 45.60 -234lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

nab48515 18 years, 3 months ago

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. I will be praying for you and your surgeon. I hope the surgery and recovery are uneventful for you. See you on the losing side.