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AUGUST 30, 2011 -  So the team @ TWH will be meeting on Thursday to decide whether or not I qualify for surgery.....and that's all I can think of.  I can't see why I won't and I will be devasted if they say NO....

It appears as though the doctor appointments are being scheduled fairly quickly once the person get's the approval - I will be SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited to see the doctor.  

I just want to start my new life 

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AUGUST 31, 2011 - Can't sleep, can't think of anything else - this is becoming an obsession...........
Dr. K called and asked for the psychologist name so she can call her. 
Psychologist confirmed they received the blood work. 
They meet tomorrow........my stomach is in knots.........

SEPT/1/11 - TODAY IS THE DAY - AS I SIT BY MY COMPUTER AND WAIT FOR THE E-MAIL...........
 
THEY SAID YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO SURGERY

Friday August 26/11 -  I'm reading all these posts from members noting their consultation dates with their surgeons....and here I sit still waiting to see if I am excepted for surgery....being impatient. 

Everytime the phone rings I hold my breath hoping it is TWH calling me... RING PHONE RING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I decided to e-mail the nurse and psychologist today to see if they had met yet re: a decision on my file. 
I know I will be devastated if I am declined. 

I got a phone call from my GP re: my blood work - I am sure it is my cholesterol level....
*Monday August 29/11 - met with my GP today, my cholesterol levels are high - discussed 2 options; medication or change in diet/exercise.  Updated her with the progress on TWH and the gastric bypass.  Wehave decided to wait for TWH decision re: eligibility for surgery.  Hopefully surgery will be accepted and diet/exercise will help decrease cholesterol levels. 



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So I got a response from the psychologist - they were playing phone tag with my specialist (Dr. R.) - so I called her and asked her to please call the psychologist as this was delaying them meeting and approving the surgery.  I later heard from the psychologist noting that she had spoken with Dr. R.  I will also provide them with yet another copy of my blood work once I meet with my GP on Monday.  The psychologist noted they will meet on Thursday to review and decide on my case 

 So I went to Ikea yesterday - tried to load a bed frame into my car which of course wouldn't fit....I was sooooooooo frustrated and ended up having to return it. 
By the time I got the friggin frame back into the store I was soaking wet and felt huge as a whale...it was disgusting.  It looked like I had just gotten out of the shower.  My shirt was soaking wet and to boot - I had to wait for 1 hour to return the bed frame. 
I was frustrated, angry and sooooooooooo hot !!!!!!!!!
I just hope that when I loose this weight I wont sweat so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 I am trying to be patient but everytime the phone rings I am hoping it is the hospital telling me that I have been approved for the surgery.  Shoppers drug mart had a great deal on vitamins yesterday - I bought enough for at least 3 months.....limit of 4 so I went back twice. 

 So my sister and I went shopping in Buffalo on August 18/11.  Went into Lane Bryant although felt HUGE and didn't want to buy anything as I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will approve my surgery.  
I was sweating so much - my hair was soaking wet ...it was disgusting.  The salesclerk was wearing a sweater - somehow we started talking and I asked if she had underwent gastric bypass surgery and her answer was YES. 
It was so cool to talk to someone who had underwent the surgery.  She had lost over 200 pounds.  
My sister thought it was a sign that I will be granted the surgery - of all the people that I could talk to when shopping - it would be someone that underwent gastric bypass.  
Keeping my finger's crossed.....

 AUGUST 16/2011 - 2 MORE ASSESSMENT - NOW I WAIT !!!!!!

I had the final 2 assessment yesterday - the first was with the psychologist (and her intern); both very friendly and the assessment lasted for approximately 1.5 hours.  They think the 6 week CBT group would be helpful to address the emotional eating - this can be completed via on-line or in -person and will not impact the date of the surgeon visit or surgery date.  This can also be completed prior or after the surgery.  I agree that emotional eating is huge for me and will be a challenge after the surgery and any tools that will help me after the surgery can only HELP me.  

The second assessment was with the nutrionist - very helpful and we reviewed my weight since grade 5 - interesting journey and life events that have lead me to were I am today.  Also reviewed my emotional eating, sneak eating when I was with Paul, in my childhood and where I am today with my eating, snacking and eating habits in the evenings.  She is confident I will be granted surgery.  

So the waiting begins - hopefully I will hear within 2  - 4 weeks if surgery is approved.  If all parties agree - I see the surgeon next.  

 Wednesday August 10/2011 - went for the group nutrition group @ TWH today. Very interesting and I am getting more excited about the possibility of having surgery with each appointment.  Next week I see the psychologist and dietician.  
Purchased the medicine/vitamin container + some small baby plastic bowls to hold my food following the surgery @ the Dollar Store.  

JULY 5, 2011 - I have my first appointment @ Toronto Western Hospital for the group orientation to learn more about the Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y).
Today is the first today of the rest of my life.

AUGUST 2, 2011 - I have my consultation with the nurse today. I don't need a sleep study or any other medical testing. I will complete my blood work and have that forwarded by my GP to TWH.  I have asked that my consultations be moved up as I am now off work and have lots of flexibility in my schedule.  I see the SW on August 9th.  I found this website today and there is lots of valuable information.