I am so terribly impatient

Wednesday I had all kinds of appointments. I got my psych eval out of the way, which went over without a hitch & she will be writting her recommendation for me. Whew!  Then I met with Dr. Singh, rather brief visit but I liked him well enough, he seemed very nice and knowledgable. Right after that I met with the nutritionist.  Luckily they were all in the same office and I did them one right after the other.  They have the list of requirements from my insurance company and everything that I needed to provide from that list.  So now I just have to be patient and wait for them to get it submitted. That is the hard part. lol   Dr. Singh did say that my surgery should be in mid-July, which I know will be here before I know it!  Hopefully the insurance will go through easy enough and won't drag things out.   Yesterday I told my bosses that I was probably going to be having surgery in July and that we needed to figure out who is going to cover me and I need to start working with them NOW.  I'm in charge of payroll so it is pretty essential that someone else can do it while I'm out.  I also told them it would be at least 4 weeks I am out.  I know I can probably go back sooner..but I haven't taken any time off other than a day or two at a time since I started over 2 years ago, so I'm not rushing back. lol  Dr. Singh told me to take what I wanted.   I might as well get something out of those short term disability premiums I'm paying. lol Before all those appointments on Wed afternoon I saw my PCP to go over my recent lab results.  They were NOT good.  My previous labs were really good, my A1c was 6.1 (for those non-diabetics, under 7 is ideal) and cholesterol was in the 130's I think.  This time, I am apparently falling apart.  A1c 9.3 and cholesterol 243!  So he changed all of my meds around.  Also, I have never had a problem with blood pressure before but Wed it was 150/104!  When I was in there a few weeks ago it was 135/90 which was high for me.  I checked it again yesterday at CVS and was 148/99.   He wants me back early July to check it again and also wants me to keep track of it between now and then.  If it keeps running high then on BP meds I go.   Oh..and from tests that my rhematologist ran, I'm low in Vitamin D too and am now on something to bring that up.  With all this no wonder I have been feeling like crap lately and have no energy.   So with all those lab results and now the blood pressure issue, I realize even more that I am making the right decision in having surgery.  Now I just have to be patient until I hear it's approved!  Tina

Hey Tina! Patience has never been my strong suit, so I know how you feel.  But mid-July really IS right around the corner!!!   I'm glad you've gotten everything done so far, and it really does help your journey when all of your ducks are in a row. Take all the time you're able - I took 8 weeks!!  I didn't want to go back to wor****il I was sure I could eat solid foods with no problems.

As far as your numbers - well, all I can say is that you and your PCP will be amazed at what wls can DO for those numbers.  Pre-op, I was on lots of meds, now - none!! 

Truly, you're doing the best thing you can for yourself.  Hang in there and don't hesitate to voice any concerns or fears you have in the coming weeks.  Everything you're feeling and going through is perfectly normal.

Hugs,

Tia

Tina: Way to go girl.  It sounds like you are on a roll.  Hang in there, it'll be here before you know it.  I had a hard time waiting too, but my approval only took 4 days once everything was submitted to the insurance company.  Before long, you'll have your date.

Tina: Sounds like your journey has begun!  Dr. Singh is awesome1  my first visit was very brief also but rest assured he will give you the time that you need if and when you need it.  Isn't it great to be able to do "one stop" medical care at his office? I was there yesterday and met with Arlene and Dr. Singh both. Having a two and half hour drive, being able to get appointments all on the same day is a real life saver!  And the time between now and the middle of July will FLY!  It's only four weeks.  Let us know if you need anything.  There are many here who give of themselves freely!  best of luck and keep us posted on your journey.  deb

Hi Tina, Glad the doctor's are on top of everything.  Seems like you are on your way to be healthy soon.  Wishing you all the best in your jouney.  You definitely do have too much longer to go now. Keep us posted.