Happy Thanksgiving!

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bariatric, bypass, gastric, life, rouxeny, surgeon, surgery, weight, weightloss

I wanted to get caught up on a lot of things but first and foremost, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving from my family to you and yours. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or co-workers take a moment to realize how truly blessed we all are regardless of what we’re going through.

In other news….

So on November 18, I had my consultation with the surgeon. He was 2 hours behind so I was getting pretty antsy to say the least. We finally met he explained the difference between the sleeve and roux-en-y asked which I was considering. I said I’ve done most of my research and whatnot on the sleeve but you’re (the doctor) the professional so whichever you think would be the best. He said because of my weight and BMI that I would likely have much more success with the roux-en-y. We then went into an exam room with the female nurse where the doctor did an abdomen exam and checked the pulse in my feet. The nurse went over some stuff and said the doctor sends a letter to my insurance company and usually within 3-4 weeks (she said it never takes that long) I should hear something. Once they heard she would call.

I was getting ready to head into the office (I’m an intern at a church) when I got a phone call from the nurse. Insurance approved the surgery!!! OH MY GOSH!! She’s like the “only” opening left in January is the 12 so I took it. She said she would call back after she made all the appointments for my pre/post op stuff.

The nurse called me within an hour or so having all my appointments nailed down:
12/22 pre-op labs, testing, physical therapy
12/29 start my liquid diet
1/7 pre-op class
1/12 SURGERY!!!
1/22 post-op check up

It makes it all seem so “real” now. Like I was going through the steps, getting everything in order but now it’s actually happening. I first started researching weight loss surgery when I was probably a sophomore in high school but I never thought I would ever be able to get it done now that it’s happening it’s incredible.

I know it isn’t always going to be easy but I am so ready for this journey.

Oh. My. Gosh.

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bariatric, bypass, surgery, weightloss

I’ll post more about my appointment with the surgeon but I wanted to share that I got approved for surgery!!!!!

January 12, 2015. Oh. my. gosh.

Last nurtritionist appointment….

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bariatric, body, determined, gastric, life, sleeve, surgery, weight, weightloss

I had my last required appointment with the nutritionist this morning. I was “only” down half a pound from the last time I saw her but hey that’s okay because a loss is a loss and I will take it! We went over life pre/post op from the food side of things. This binder has so much information I love it.

November 18 I meet with the surgeon, then my paperwork gets submitted for insurance approval. Once approved I’ll get to pick from an open surgery date. The patient consultant was saying that Paramount (insurance I have) normally responds back within 24-48 hours, I’ll double check with how long they think it will take when I go to my appointment on the 18th. But things are really moving along.I’m excited.

I’m slowly telling more people. Some of the interns know, others I haven’t said anything to yet. I figure I will since the first couple of months you can potentially lose a lot of weight. It’s hard to know what to say – like oh hey how’s it going by the way I’m getting two-thirds of my stomach removed. Want a piece of gum? So yeah I’m still working on my approach.

My biggest fears are waking up during surgery and going bald. Not the surgery itself or anything like that. Clearly I watch entirely too much Discovery Health channel for my own good but oh gosh those are serious fears. I’m definitely bringing it up to the surgeon when I see him. Silly or not.

Upcoming appointments…

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bariatric, dietician, doctors, gastric, protein, shakes, sleeve, surgery, weight, weightloss

I’m trying protein shakes like it’s my job! So far I’ve found a couple that are actually pretty good.

I see the dietician this coming Thursday, it’ll be our third appointment – my insurance required 3 months of appointments with a registered dietician. November 18th I have my consultation with the surgeon which will last approximately 2 hours or so. I’m excited but nervous too, which I’m sure is pretty normal.

Recently someone that attends the same church that I do passed away, a heart issue due to complications from their weight. Having this surgery just affirms that I’m definitely making the proper choice for myself. I’m doing this for myself so I can have a future. I’m ready for this and can’t wait to keep moving forward.