kb7274 27 Posted May 16, 2012 Well it is day 28 of my pre op liquid diet.... As of this morning I have officially lost 51 pounds which is 11 more than my doctor was hoping for.. I have arrived today in san antonio texas... Did cheat a little bit... Had tortilla Soup for lunch at airport. But so looking forward to surgery Thursday morning with doctor Alvarez.. 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shangefan 193 Posted May 16, 2012 Congrats! You are clearly gonna be a success tory. Did you lose all 51 pounds during the 28-day pre-surgery diet? 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calicolea 38 Posted May 16, 2012 Wow oh wow, what a great weight loss on liquids. You must have been so focused. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery..... if your pre-op diet is any indication you are going to do amazing when you get your sleeve. Keep us updated 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagochic 73 Posted May 16, 2012 Wow! You are my hero. That is amazing. Congrats on your success already. I wish you the best surgery and recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kb7274 27 Posted May 16, 2012 I sure did.... Who knew losing weight would be this easy lol.. Gonna make surgery look like a piece of cake.... Uh probably shouldn't have said cake... 3 Saint_Sammie, shangefan and PEvette reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatGirlSlim 115 Posted May 16, 2012 wow that is great!!! Congrats on getting rid of those lbs and then some!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdb1147 54 Posted May 16, 2012 51-lbs. in 28-days! WOW, that must be some kind of record. Good going. Checking in with my doctor & his team this Thursday. I've already been approved by Medicare/Aetna. Keep us informed as to your progress & I'll do likewise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted May 16, 2012 Awesone ! Keep us updated! I'll be there in July !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kb7274 27 Posted May 16, 2012 Thank so much everyone... Little pre surgery jitters working right now.. 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slatond 20 Posted May 16, 2012 WOW...51 lbs... THAT IS AWESOME! I will be in MX 5/28. Can't wait to hear how you do after! I am pre-op and very proud of my weight loss in the past month as well but no where near your record loss! U Rock! 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint_Sammie 21 Posted May 16, 2012 51 lbs is awesome! Congrats and good luck with your surgery. 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kb7274 27 Posted May 16, 2012 Rosie came and got us in San Antonio today and here we are on the border in Eagle Pass, Texas. I was able to speak with a patient she brought up and they said everything was wonderful... Kinda helps me feel better... They put us up in a holiday Inn express here in eagle pass... Everthing first class so far... Ready to get tomorrow over with.. 1 sdb1147 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeej 111 Posted May 16, 2012 28-day pre-op diet?!?! HOLY CRAPOLA. I feel bad for ya'll!! LOL GREAT loss though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viana1 16 Posted May 16, 2012 That is a ton of weight. Are you going to have anything left to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjmom 200 Posted May 17, 2012 51 lbs fantastic !!!! you are a great inspiration....keep us updated on surgery and recovery.... Healing hugs sent your way.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites