A Few Steps Closer

Nov 23, 2010

I had my consult with the surgeon yesterday. The only thing she was uncertain about was whether or not I would need a sleep study. My BMI is 63.2 and she said she had never met anyone with a BMI over 60 that didnt have sleep apnea.  So i guess it will be good to know if I have it, especially when she said if I do I could die suddenly after surgery.  I had my labs done after seeing her and on Monday they scheduled me for an upper GI and my first nutrition class. I have my own psych doctor so she will be able to fill that paperwork out on Dec. 6th when I see her next.  All that will be left is my 2nd nutrition visit oh and I have to drop 25lbs. She said even if I dont lose it all she wont cancel my surgery, but if I gain weight there is no way she will do it! My sister and I have started to eat healthy which is really hard b/c I am hungry all the time.  I woke up in the middle of the night sick b/c I was so hungry.  The hardest thing for me will be getting down to the gym. My back pain is so intense that after walking for 5 minutes I have to sit down. The girl that did my intake just said start off slow and do what I can.  Once I turn in the psych paperwork and the nutrition visit stuff they will submit it for approval. Once approved my surgery date will be scheduled 4-6 weeks later.  This is all happening really really fast and Im really excited, scared & nervous, but excited.

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