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About three weeks ago I had a series of appointments.  One with the NP, one with for an EKG and one for the excercise stress test.  It was odd, but I was looking forward to these appointments.  I like Sara my NP and she was awesome.  Was thrilled at my weight loss so far and that I'd made so many changes that were recommended.  I said to her, I didn't think they were suggestions, so I did it.  I've had an EKG before so that was not a problem.  I had no idea what to expect for the stress test..that was interesting.  The two women I had were fantastic and funny..that helped a lot.  They said I did well, I don't think they had high expectations for me, which I alwyas take a challenge in my own mind..I just got my note from Lahey..passed the stress test.  Yay!

A week later I had an appointment with my nutritionist..her I didn't care too much for the first time I met her.  This time she was very supportive.  Like Sara, Kelly was surprised at the changes I had made (drinking the required water, giving up diet soda (anything with bubbles basically), not drinking with meals, etc.).  I was glad I could make the changes.

After both appointments, they stated that when I met with the surgeon I would get my surgery date (they were booking May at the time).  I had to remind them that I wanted to schedule it for late July early August because of my teacher schedule.  So we agreed one more nutritionist/NP appointment should happen before the big day.

With all these appointments, I had to let my principal know what was going on, just told him I was having some surgery over the summer and these were all prep appointments. Now I won't feel guilty leaving school early a few days.

I meet with my surgeon next week.  He is a tough one, very direct and no nonsense..that is why I picked him.

So far I have lost a little over 18 lbs!