Free2bMe2014
Progress and Concerns
Mar 04, 2014
So... I finally met with my surgeon yesterday. It was our first one on one. First thoughts... OVERWHELMED. His nurse coordinator, Jeannette, talked kinda fast. They say first impressions are everything and I am honestly not sure how I feel about her yet. I guess time will tell. She gave me this binder yesterday with all this information in it... all the appointments I have to make and specialists I have to see before getting a surgery date. Dr. Gandsas, my surgeon, says we should be looking at surgery in late July or early August which is exactly what I am hoping for.
Overall I am still very excited and READY for this surgery. One thing that does concern me though is the fact that I know based on my last blood work with the regular doctor that my vitamin levels are low. I am terrible with taking pills and I have not been doing what I am supposed to do. I have a script for Folic Acid, Vitamin D, and I am supposed to be taking Iron over the counter. I am hit or miss with both the folic acid and vit D and have completely NOT purchased any iron supplements. It's been 7 weeks since I was given those directives and I still am not doing what I am supposed to do with regard to the supplements. I am pretty sure that if I don't get myself together and TAKE MY VITAMINS, low levels will be a deal breaker and will most likely delay or cancel my surgery. I would be devastated!!! I know I have to get it together because I NEED this surgery.
SO today is Ash Wednesday and although I have never practiced Lent, I was considering giving up something this year. After giving it more thought, I have decided that instead of giving something up, I am going to put something in... my damn vitamins! I am going to commit to taking my vitamins everyday during Lent, 40 days and pray that my levels rise to acceptable levels in that time. I pray I can do it... I know my iron has always been low, it is something I have struggled with since I had my daughter 10 years ago. Normally, I am unable to even give blood because my iron levels are so low. Now that I think about it, it's probably one of the reasons why I am always so tired... not just the obesity but my low iron levels.
I think I am starting to ramble now so... that is all for now.
