MY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Jul 04, 2010

Where to begin? 

Sleep study:  I completed the sleep study and was diagnosed with "mild to moderate" sleep apnea.  This means that I have to return to the sleep center for one more night to be fitted with the CPAP.  I am not excited about this....but if this reduces my risk of death both pre- and post-op, then I will comply!  Plus...the surgeon will not do the surgery if the sleep apnea is left untreated.  I will GLADLY comply in this case!  My second sleep study is on Wednesday, July 7th. 

Dr. Appt:  I had my appointment with the surgeon.  She was very easy to chat with and she listened to my concerns.  She answered my questions and left me feeling quite confident in her abilities to safely perform surgery on me.  Because my BMI is over 60, we also discussed the option of duodenal switch.  After praying, crying!, researching and reading MORE here on www.obesityhelp.com, I have decided to have the duodenal switch.  This decision has not been made lightly.  I am making the greatest decision of my entire life and I do not want to make a poor choice.  I understand that there are inherent risks with malnutrition post-op, but I truly feel as if this surgery will give me the greatest weight loss and overall better health for the years to come.  I will let the nurse know on Tuesday at which point we can submit for insurance approval. 

I am ready to submit to insurance!  I am ready to move past this point of laboring over the surgery types and the pros/cons of each!  I am ready to proceed to improve my health and well-being!  I am ready for the future!  I am ready for "MY INDEPENDENCE DAY"!

Happy 4th of July!

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