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Slowwwww changes
Apr 25, 2014
Last Friday I went to see a new psychiatrist. My general practitioner didn't feel comfortable writing my RX's for my anxiety and depression meds. It has been about 7 years, so I figured it was about time. I was scared about changing my medicine, but luckily that did not happen.
She was very, very nice. We talked for a super long time and it was more like a therapy session. Not my experience with psychiatrists at all. I was very relieved she did not want to change my medicine. She encouraged me to try using my CPAP machine and drinking less caffeine.
I'm trying a make some slow changes. I have used my sleep mask every night this week. I have taken it off in the middle of the night 3 of those nights, but I'm trying! I have been looking at the nutrition facts and trying to get more protein in. I'm trying to drink less caffeine. That may take a little longer to adjust to that.
Last weekend I also bought a FitBit Zip. I love technology, so I was excited to try a pedometer that linked to an app on my phone. Unfortunately they sold me a broken one. I think it had been returned since the seal on the box was broken and the pieces were scattered about in the box. I kept walking and walking and it wouldn't track the steps. I had to tap tap tap it so hard for it to respond.
I exchanged it on Tuesday and tried another one. It works great! It tracks every step. One day I made it up to 5,000 steps. That is a lot for me in a regular work day. I'm going to try to increase that. One "step," at a time!
My next step in getting weight loss surgery is my psych evaluation. It is May 16th. It seems so far away, but I know it will come up fast. They said it may take 4 hours. After I have that I will have my first appointment at OSU. I need to write down some questions.
I will still have to figure out the financial side, the taking time off of work, and other specifics. I've been reading a lot and watching videos. I still think this is the best option for me. I will definitely need to see my therapist on a regular basis if I decide to do this. I hate taking time off of work, and it is difficult financially, but I think it will be key to my progress.
Have a great weekend!