Can you believe it? I got my approval for surgery finally!
I met with Dr Glazer, the risk assessment specialist, at TWH on Tuesday & after reviewing my file, he started telling me which medications to stop taking before surgery. I was so confused that I had to ask him - "Dr Glazer, does this mean that I'm actually having my surgery"? He looked at me and said, "Oh, yes". Well, knock me over with a feather - I was dumbfounded that it was decided, just like that. He wasn't even very concerned about my untreated sleep apnea, which really surprised me! The only thing he wants is a new Echocardiogram and Stress Test and a note from my cardiologist stating that I have his approval for surgery. I will get these things done & fax the results to him. I'm just waiting for Sandra to call me with my actual surgery date and I just received my Optifast a few minutes ago, so I guess that it's for real!
I also was lucky enough to be able to meet with Dr Jackson - what a terrific guy he is! Besides being one of the best-looking men I have ever seen, he was so warm and welcoming & made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything to me in detail and answered all my questions and then I signed the surgical consent forms. I had already asked my doctor to set me up with a scope because I was having trouble swallowing at one point recently, so I may have to delay my surgery for a bit, although my scope is not until Apr 20 & I don't think that my surgery will be before then, especially since I have to take Optifast for 4 weeks. I just want to make sure that there are no problems with my esophagus or stomach before I go ahead with surgery.
I'm having trouble believing it and haven't gotten too excited - I think because there have been so many problems and delays. I feel like they are going to call me back & say that they made a mistake & that I can't have surgery after all - crazy thinking, huh? I'm sure that once I get these tests over with and know that all is well, then I'll get really excited. Lord knows, I want this more than anything & I'm prepared to do anything and everything to make sure that this is a success! I am so grateful to be given this chance at a new, healthy life and I will not mess it up!!!! There are so many things on my "bucket list", from going to my 6 year old grandson's sporting events to bike riding with my husband to going shopping with my daughter - simple things but things I can't do now due to mobility issues.
Thanks for all your support - I'm lucky to belong to a group of such great people!!!!
Deb
I also was lucky enough to be able to meet with Dr Jackson - what a terrific guy he is! Besides being one of the best-looking men I have ever seen, he was so warm and welcoming & made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything to me in detail and answered all my questions and then I signed the surgical consent forms. I had already asked my doctor to set me up with a scope because I was having trouble swallowing at one point recently, so I may have to delay my surgery for a bit, although my scope is not until Apr 20 & I don't think that my surgery will be before then, especially since I have to take Optifast for 4 weeks. I just want to make sure that there are no problems with my esophagus or stomach before I go ahead with surgery.
I'm having trouble believing it and haven't gotten too excited - I think because there have been so many problems and delays. I feel like they are going to call me back & say that they made a mistake & that I can't have surgery after all - crazy thinking, huh? I'm sure that once I get these tests over with and know that all is well, then I'll get really excited. Lord knows, I want this more than anything & I'm prepared to do anything and everything to make sure that this is a success! I am so grateful to be given this chance at a new, healthy life and I will not mess it up!!!! There are so many things on my "bucket list", from going to my 6 year old grandson's sporting events to bike riding with my husband to going shopping with my daughter - simple things but things I can't do now due to mobility issues.
Thanks for all your support - I'm lucky to belong to a group of such great people!!!!
Deb
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on 3/22/12 4:12 am
on 3/22/12 4:12 am
OMG Congratulations!!! Having the Optifast in your hands is proof positive that you are on the brink of something great :) Deb you have been so patient through all last year. I am praying that you get a surgical date for May so you can rest and relax during some great weather, and that any outstanding issues are finalized.
**big hugs** to you, you deserve it!
Judy
**big hugs** to you, you deserve it!
Judy
YAY!!! I am soooo happy for you!!! Opti is great!!! What did you decide to get?
Good thinking on the scope...after all is said and done no more peeking in the old tummy!!!
My bucket list is also a long one!!! I have crossed a few things of recently! This is soooo exciting!! Congrats!!!
Tam 
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs Clinic goal:190 lbs
Current Weight: 176.4lbs My goal:165lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23, 2012
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