New and nervous

Jul 29, 2010

I am just getting into the real nuts and bolts of this process, although I have been considering having the procedure done for several years.  I have seen the nurse for initial testing, inspirometry, ECG, basic questions, had routine labs done, seen the psychologist, and the Internist.  I will have to see a cardiologist next week because there is a small squiggle on my ECG, (yes, I am certain that is the exact medical term for it!!)  Nothing I am worried about, but it all has to be worked out.  I will be seeing the surgeon on Monday and if I check out - and my insurance believes that the year plus of monitored diet and exercise program that I did 3+ years ago fits their criterion, I should be able to head to the OR by the end of August or beginning of September.  So, I will be having the gastric bypass, didn't feel that the lap-band was best for me.  I am in it for all the right reasons, but don't have a lot of support, since I don't really have many friends who would understand the need and the mind-set about having bariatric surgery.  I don't have family nearby, and none of them are overweight, so it must be just my personal "failings" so if you are in that boat, you know what that is about.  I suppose it isn't any easier when it is "just the way it is in this family" either.  Not that I think my friends  are shallow, just that some of them are in the "just exercise more" way of thinking, which is fine when you have 20# to lose, but the argument falls apart when it is 75-100-200 ...... it is a whole other ballgame.  I haven't really talked to my family except for my husband and one of my 3 kids, because I have a feeling it will be an unpleasant conversation.  I will do it if all things fall into place and I can get scheduled.  I don't want to do it if I have to wait another 6 months for the surgery due to insurance issues.      
     So there is my recent life story, I would love some input, some reaction, some advice, some comments about how you have and wouldn't have dealt with family, friends, etc.     Thanks for reading!

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