Free2bMe2014
The Beginning
Feb 03, 2014
So... today I had my first consult with the nutritionist. It was a very general overview... we went over a lot of things I already knew. This appointment marks the start of my 6 month nutritional requirement for my insurance company. I weighed in at 333.3 pounds. That's just mind boggling to me. It is the heaviest I have ever been. Deep Breath...
I meet with my surgeon on March 4, 2014 and my understanding is he will give me specifics on my pre-op requirements and all the additional appointments/tests I will have to schedule. Once I have completed all the necessary tests, I will have my surgery date. I am hoping to have surgery on Monday, August 4, 2014... we will see if he will appease me! So today marks the official beginning of this journey. I am excited, really ready for August to get here already. I want to do this now!
This past weekend I went shopping with a friend. She is celebrating her bday in a week and her husband is taking her to a fancy dinner in the city. She is super excited and asked me to help her find a "sexy" dress or ensemble to wear for the occassion. I was more than happy to help. I love clothes and fashion... but I rarely shop for myself. It's just not fun because nothing fits. The entire time we were out shopping all I could do was imagine how much MORE fun this would be if I could fit some of the cute little clothes she was trying on. It's cool though, this time next year... it's going to be a completely different game because I am coming off the bench... and playing!! I can't wait to have my sleeve done. Thank GOD for the hope I feel at this moment. There is help... and I am on the path to a healthier, happier life!
This past weekend I also told my mom about my decision to have the surgery. She seemed supportive... but it just so happens that my little sister is due to deliver her first baby right around the same time. My mom made it clear that she would be with my sister and that I should consider changing my tentative surgery date. I guess we will see what happens. Either way, I am ALL IN.
