Ms.Ronnie
Pre Surgical Tests...are you sure you're ready for this???
Jul 22, 2009
Okay, it's Wednesday and I'm home from having blood work, urinalysis, and an EKG done at my PCP's. My PCP is such a cool dude...did I mention he's the reason I'm taking this leap of faith into the land of WLS? He had the RNY done over a year ago by Dr. Roslyn at Lenox Hill Hospital (Dr. Yatco is his associate). Long story short, my PCP and I would chat about WLS each and every time I had an appointment. I finally had an 'AHA' moment during one of my visits. "Hey, why don't I just go ahead and have the surgery for myself since nothing else seems to work anymore?" I researched and read until I was making myself nutso. A few months into my research and reading I finally made an appointment at Lenox Hill. The rest is history.So yeah, I'm freaking out a bit because the very thing that I have spoken and hoped for is actually coming into existence...my WLS surgery!
Tomorrow is my chest x-ray appointment. Once that's done all my pre-test info is faxed to Lenox Hill. All I need to do is maintain my pre-surgery diet and try to stay focused; afterall, this is a lifestyle change that I am committing to and not just a quick fix. What's making me a little nutso now is the fact that I keep asking myself, 'are you ready for this?' Of course I'm on this rollercoaster because I perused a few stories of those who regained their weight and a few others who did not realize how much work was involved, i.e., diet, excercise, changing old habits, etc.
The bottom line...It's easier to obtain than to maintain. Anybody can have the surgery, but what about doing what's necessary to maintain the results most of us are looking for.
Are you ready to take on such a vital role in this life-changing decision to have WLS?
Personally, I think I'm ready, but not a day goes by that I don't find myself asking just to make sure that I remain focused.
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About Me
Brooklyn, NY
Location
49.6
BMI
Surgery
08/10/2009
Surgery Date
Sep 05, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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Ms Ronnie at her HEAVIEST!!!
317lbs
209 lbs...25 to go!!!
209lbs
