Surgeon's Appointment On Monday

Dec 12, 2009

I first started with this Surgeon's office back at the end of July. At the orientation, I was told very plainly that I would not get a surgery date or an appointment with the surgeion until all my pre-requisits were done. Yes, that included the weight loss.

Now here it is December and I've gotten all my testing done and letters turned in. Ive been to the support groups and shrink. I've done everything required and recommended with the exception of the weight loss. Thing is, I've actually GAINED 5 lbs. I've already discussed all the workings of that, so there is no need to rehash it.

So basically, I'm confused as to why I am getting to see the surgeon. Don't get me wrong, I am excited and happy and hopeful  but yeah horribly confused. Will he tell me to go away until I am down to pre-op goal? Will he go ahead and give me a date? Or will this just be an opportunity for us to finally meet?

I'm trying to stay positive by telling myself that they know full well that losing the pre-op weight is hard and that they aren't going to give me the boot. I'm also trying not to get my hopes up for an actual surgery date being set either. I'm also working on my strategy.

My goal when I go in Monday is to show him how ready I am for this and show him all what I have accomplished. I will follow that up with the simple question of setting a date and starting the liquid diet. I've put all the bypass recipes collected so far into a binder. I've made a list of all the changes I've made to my lifestyle as well as support systems I'm getting involved in. I've even been trying to get the finishing touches done on the web-site codes in an effort to impress him.

If he sees my motivation and seriousness and sets a date then yay. If not then at least I am a bit more prepared for the post-op that will eventually come!

Wish me luck!

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