First Appointment

Jul 26, 2010

July the 23rd was finally here and I could not wait to see Dr. Lord. I was so ready to get this show on the road because of my health reasons. I am a diabetic with problems with the following: eyes, brain (strokes), stomach, kidneys, and arthritis just to name a few all caused by diabetes. I am so ready to get healthier and get my life back. July 23rd was the day it would start for me.

I arrived full of hope and so eager to talk with Dr. Lord, however, I was not prepared for his words. "I will not preform the lap band on you!" Wow! I was in shock. I thought the lap band would be the answer for me. He did say he would do the gastric bypass though. He told me I was the sickest 43 year old he had ever seen I just wanted to cry. I knew I was sick but hearing those words just took me back. He also said that if I did not have the surgery I would probably die within ten years. Now I really was in shock after those words.

My husband Gregg and I left his office with total silence between us. My heart felt so heavy. I just thought to myself " I do not want to die now! I want to spend more time with my husband and family!" Later that day we ate dinner at Red Lobster and I really did not want to eat anything. I felt quilty for eating grilled fish and salad. I drank water and we called and told my parents what Dr. Lord had told us. I made Gregg tell them becuase I could not bring myself to say the words to them. I called my best friend Angie and Gregg told her.

I plan on watching everything I eat and do from this day forward. I am planning to have the surgery and follow Dr, Lords advice. I have reserched this Doctor and have found he is one of the best if not the best around. His words were hard to swallow but they were needed and I am glad he tells it just like it really is.

I am getting blood work and other tests out of the way soon and then I will be on the road to the person I am on the inside. Pray for me as I travel this road I know it will be hard but I will have God with me and Dr. Lord not to mention my family and friends. I look forward to updating this soon. Have a great one.

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