RIGHT ON TRACK

Jan 04, 2010

Spoke with my case manager, Susan Phillips, RN and Dorothy, my behavioral care associate, at my insurance company  (UHC) today.  I am right on track regarding all my documentation thus far.  I have 2 more monthly visits with Dr. Blackeney, my PCP, for my 6-month physician supervised weight loss program.  I saw Dr. Blackeney recently.  I lost 5 more pounds in a month.  We were both thrilled with my  numbers, especially since I have experienced some challenges, to say the least.  I am experiencing sciatic pain like I have never experienced before which has limited by ability to exercise.  Also, my depression has been worse over the last few months due to some situational stressors.  Finally, .... the holidays.  Despite it all, I have managed to lose a total of 14 pounds.  I am very pleased with myself.   My cholesterol still remains elevated at 206.  My PCP, as do I, still believes I can get this down with diet and exercise.  Sooo glad she decided not to put me on anymore medication.  One of my goals, after all, is to decrease the amount of medication I am taking.  In lieu of a support group, I am seeing a psychologist every 2 weeks.  This has been very helpful in regards to my situational stressors and I am learning healthier ways of dealing with them as opposed to "stuffing them with food."  I am beginning to feel mentally and emotionally much healthier.  I am attending the mandatory informational seminar this week (01/06/2009) at Dr. Christopher Hart's office.  While at the seminar, his staff is going to give me an appointment to see him for the first time.  It's getting close!!!!  So, I am looking at having WLS in the spring.  Can't wait!! 

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