All,

I just wanted to let my "brothers and sisters of the leaf" know that I go in for surgery this Thursday morning. I will be in the hospital for 4-6 days and then recouping for another two weeks or so. I will be away from the computer for 3-4 weeks.

I am having bilio pancreatic diversion with a duo denal switch which is a form of bariatic surgery where they sew off a portion of my stomach to where it will only hold (4) ounces, and reroute my large intestines to where I only have 7 feet of large intestines from my stomach to the small intestines.

What this means is that I will onnly be able to digest 30% of all food that I eat, 30-40% of all carbohydrates, and 100% of all sugars. I expect to loose approximately 200 pounds in a little over a year or so.

Please say a prayer for me that my surgery goes well and that I recover in good time and a prayer for my wife as she has to take care of me while recovering.

Thank,
Matt

I am kind of new here but I will keep you in mind! I wish you a speedy recovery!


Jim Price

Matt,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours...recover quickly...

RasDas

Joe

Matt,

I wish you all the best. You and your wife sill be in my thoughts. Get well soon!

Dave

Matt,
Get well soon, and hurry back to the boards. I'll be looking for your first post when you get back!

My heart will be with you and your family!

choner

Matt,
Hope all goes well for you and the wife.
Take care.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Matt. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

Aloha
Jon

Matt,

I will say a special prayer for you when I have my little chat session with the man upstairs. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad

Prayers and positive thoughts going out to you Matt.

Thoughts and prayers sent Matt. Hey I was just reading the other day about what I guess is a newer procedure like this that is fully adjustable and reversable down the road,it was in the Orange County Register just a few days ago.You may want to ask your doctor about it if you haven't already.

Best whishes JJ

Prayer's sent, Matt.

Get well soon

my step grandaughter, i guess that is her relationship to me, is 26 years old. she had the surgery several years ago with no complications and has brought her weight to where it belongs. i'm certain you will be pleased with the results. good luck

Prayers on the way, Matt. Speedy recovery and lots of success.

Get well soon and then we'll hit the buffet:-)

E-ya in a few weeks.

Get well soon Matt.

Get well soon Matt. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

KC

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt!

Get well soon, Matt

Forums and trades won't be the same without you

Matt,
Best of luck!! We'll all be pulling for you.
C

Prayers sent. My Mom had similar surgery last year. Once she healed up and started losing the weight, she started feeling 100% better. All will work out fine, just be patient with it.