christinegl
10/24/06
Oct 24, 2006
I met with Dr. Pierce today. I loved him!! He was very nice and explained everything very well (he's even cute). Because I'm an employee of Fairview he's letting me watch him do a lap band before I have mine done (maybe even a bypass if I have time). I love watching surgeries and will feel better going into mine after I see one done. Now it's off to insurance tomorrow. His assistant said she wouldn't be surprised if they sent approval by Thursday. I'm hoping for a surgery date of 12/5 (my half birthday :), so far that date is wide open. I'll update again when I get my date!!!
10/23/2006
Oct 23, 2006
Well, the pscyh sent my eval to the surgeon today and I have my appointment set for tomorrow. I had wanted to see Dr. Benn but I would have to wait two more weeks for an appointment with him, so I'll be going to Dr. Pierce. I figure I can always switch docs if I don't like the first one!
10/19/2006
Oct 19, 2006
I also had my first appointment at the dr's office this morning. First they took all my measurements and vitals. I am supposed to loose 10# before my surgery (hopefully I'll be motivated enough for that). Then I met the PA and we actually ended up talking about school-I think I'm going to check into PA school instead of nursing (we'll see). Finally I met with the nutritionist and went over my current diet and what I need to change before surgery and after. They also took some blood to check my thyroid, clotting, and to do a CBC.
All that's left is to meet with the surgeon (hopefully next week) and then get approval from insurance-which I'm not expecting any problems with.
10/18/2006
**YEAH** I got my psych evaluation moved up to tomorrow (was next thursday). So now I have my first consult with the dr's office tomorrow morning and my psych eval in the afternoon. Then they can send it to approval for insurance!!! I'm on my way!
10/17/2006
Oct 17, 2006
I went to an information session on 10/6, it was interesting and I was able to schedule my first appointment with the surgeon's office for this Thursday 10/19. I also had an appointment last Thursday with the psychologist to take my 600 question personality test (hoping they don't find out that I'm crazy :), then on 10/26 I have my interview with the psychologist.
I am hoping to get my surgery done before the end of the year because of insurance reasons. I've become so anxious and excited about losing weight and becoming healthier. Since I found the site I've been addicted, LOL. Very interesting reading other's stories.