So a lot has changed since my last post. I switched surgeons, because the staff at Memorial Health and I did not mesh. I had issues with lots of miscommunication, rudeness, pretty much told nothing, except come to an informational meeting, I had to figure out where and when that meeting was, and lets just say that just doesn't work for me. I prefer an old fashioned Dr. approach I guess, like an office asking for your info up front so they know who you are, getting an actual appt. to see a Dr in a timely manner.
So after speaking with my PCM, we decided that Memorial health and I was not going to work out, so I then switched to Dr. Jawad's office in Ocala, FL. I loved it from Day 1, called to set up an appt., as soon as I was approved for the appt. through my insurance, this was on May 11., got a call back on May 12. Went to the initial appt on May 17. Started out as a group meeting, to discuss surgery (an informational meeting). Then we had individual appts. with surgeon. I love this approach, it is more normal to me, the way it should be. As soon as I walked in the office I was impressed everyone was friendly, smiles on all their faces. I knew I was a great candidate for surgery, so to no surprise the Dr. didn't argue with me. I have Tricare as my insurer and there was no issues, really nothing, I met their requirements, and was approved for surgery within 24 hours of the submit.
My estimated surgery date is June 13, 2011. That will most likely change as soon as I get the call from the Dr. Office, saying they received approval. After 10 years of research, 4 failed referrals (Being turned away, told to diet more, etc) I finally got to see a surgeon that knows how damn hard it is to lose weight once you are 100lbs overweight. Thank you God for Dr. Jawad.

I have my multivitamin, calcium, b-12, ordered and on the way, too bad tricare doesn't cover those. I have some protein samples ordered, I have also purchased, just a few ready to drink protein shakes.
I am having tons of issues finding sugar free items that I can have, I can not have Aspartame, as I am allergic. So far I am very limited in drink mix brands (no crystal light, no sugar free koolaid, only 2 brands so far that I can have), No Sugar Free Jello mix, sugar free pudding mix, (but have found ready made sugar free pudding, but not jello), So that is going to be a challenge for me. But I am up for it.

I found out this morning that my referral was approved, I will be seeing Dr. Whipple, at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. I have to attend the Meeting on May 4th, that is how you get an appointment with the surgeon. So now I am waiting for that.