Pre-Op Appointment Report and 5th Year Wedding Anniversary
Went to see Dr. Heider today for my pre op appointment. I must say I am more thrilled all the time. Dr. Heider is top notch and may be videoing my surgery to use for his seminars and possibly post on YouTube. Found out also I'm going to have a 32f Bougie. One pleasant surprise for the day was the weigh in. I've lost even more weight and really beginning to notice changes already! My BMI went from 63 to 59 in a very short time. Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is truly state of the art, and the staff is truly above and beyond thus far. I would certainly recommend this hospital and The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman and Dr. Heider to anyone! Especially for self payers.
Today was my Wife and I's 5th year wedding anniversary, so the NUT allowed me to deviate from the liquid diet. We chose to eat at Cracker Barrel. I chose the Sampler. Very delicious, but now I know why I need the sleeve. It wasn't that my choices were bad but the fact I could eat the entire plate still. (Apparently the stomach doesn't shrink which makes it super easy to over eat) What a good experience for me to confirm that I am making the right decision. November 6th can't come fast enough.
HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185
VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14
32f is one of the smallest they can use safely. Anything lower could result in stricture, obstructions and twisting.
HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185
VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14