Another Appointment Day!

Apr 23, 2012

Well, today is the 23rd of April, and since my consult day alot has happened for me. Not big stuff, but in my mind is is just alot compared to the "nothing" that happened in the 2 & 1/2 years I have been on a wait list for Dr. Amson to do gastric bypass surgery for me.
So what I mean by alot, is blood work, s
Several appointments on the PAL with John,
3 sessions of Winning at Losing,
a sleep apnea test (Results pending - will find out later this week)
and now, also down  is the consult with the Occupational Therapist as well.
She tells me that I dont need to see the Psychiatrist (I could have told her that) but she does suggest  the group sessions that she has to make sure that patients dont get the surgery and then wonder what the hell  just happened.
I am fine with that, the only draw back is that that wont take place until the Fall of 2012.  (I just want to get it all over with so that I can have the surgery already!)
Anyways, things are going pretty good I guess, my mind seems to be in a pretty good place right now.  Amber and I have been making huge strides in getting the junk food out of the house and not replacing it, and also ONLY getting good quality food when we buy our groceries. 
I need some more inspiration when it comes to meal planning and cooking, we are eating the same things over and over, I guess because they work. (you know, if it isnt broke, dont fix it!)
I also ordered (over the internet) UNJURY protein powder. I felt that we need to take the first step in figuring out just what protein powder is going to work the best for us, and hopefully tastes the best. Lets face it, we could be on this stuff for quite some time, and for us, seeing as both of us will be using it, it is not going to be cheap so we have to start somewhere and I want to know which is going to be the best one to buy before we need it.
We have tried the Boost Diabetic protein drinks, they arent too bad, I usually gulp it down and dont waste any time sipping or tasting it. I dont hate it, I just dont want to linger with it so I gulpt it and get it over with.  While Amber (on the other hand) gags all the way through it, especially since the first one and every one since that first one has had major slimy lumps just waiting for her at the bottom of the bottle every single time.  I dont stand a chance in convincing her that she just did not shake it hard or long enough. I now have 2 complete pkgs of 6 bottles that I will have to replace to Walmart, because it has now put me off it it as well.
Oh, and we have also made some good strides in the exercise department, (although last week was not so great) we have been regularily going to the pool to do the Aquasize classes.  We are thinking of going for 2 sessions each time we go, we might as well, we will already be there. It just means that any appointments will have to be much later in the afternoon, because we have to allow ourselves time in the hot tub for our reward, that way we dont come out of the pool looking for a reward that leans towards food.
So that is all for now,
talk to you again soon!

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