Friday, January 8, 2010

Jan 10, 2010

You've heard the expression "getting my ducks in a row"? Well, that's the process I'm going through right now. Here's what I've done so far:
 
1. Talked to mom. She is UBER supportive!!! Yay!! 2. Attended informational seminar. Positive experience. 3. Attended post-op support group. Very positive experience. 4. Joined on-line group called Obesityhelp.com. Excellent resource! 5. Requested and received copies of the last 3 years' worth of PCP office notes. 6. Requested and received copies of pertinent hospital reports. 7. Visited PCP who is on board and willing to make referral.  
Here's what's next:
~Fill out the application form. ~Deliver application form, letter, and medical records to Dr. Mejias. ~Wait.  
If approved, then before surgery, I'll undergo the following:
~Upper GI series to confirm position and anatomy of my stomach. ~Psychiatric consultation (routine requirement for bariatric surgery). ~Nutritionist consultation for pre and postop dietary requirements.
  It is a very exciting, though somewhat scary process. Is it even imaginable to think that this time next year I will be wearing normal-people-sized clothing, instead of clothing with multiple Xs on the tags? It is fathomable to think that I'll be able to see my feet again? Or paint my toenails without all manner of body contortion involvement? To be able to walk a flight of stairs without becoming winded? Not worry about whether I'll fit in the airplane seat, or rides at the amusement park?  
Oh happy days!! I can't believe how excited and supportive my mom and Aunt Peggy and Aunt Joyce are about it. That is so encouraging and helpful. Now if I can just be patient with the waiting. That will be hard. But, the speed with which time passes these days will make it go by pretty fast, I imagine. I'll try to keep posting here as developments unfold. Wish me luck! Quack! Quack!

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