Mary Jo P.

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I was sitting at work today, looked at the calendar, "may 20th". Thought to myself, wow only 12 more days. I can't believe it, when the ball starts rolling it really picks up speed! Going for pretesting on Monday, so that should be tons of fun. A little tired of people questioning if I know what I'm doing or if I know what I'm getting myself into, but I guess thats my own fault for talking about it so much. It is so hard not to talk about it! I wish it was here already, I am ready and so excited! Wondering when I am going to get nervous, or maybe I won't at all. Going to miss my kids while I am in the hospital, that's the hardest thing to think about right now, believe it or not. Thank goodness it will only be 2 days!

So, today I had to go back to work for two whole weeks! And only working half days! The back specialist I saw Friday said I could go back and even though I told him my surgery is June 1st, he still made me go back. I am so excited about having this surgery, I don't feel the least bit nervous. Of course, I was telling everyone at work today. It is really annoying when people say "you don't need that" or "are you sure you want to have that done?". Umm, nope, haven't given it any thought at all. And obviously I need it, how else would I have gotten approved? Well, maybe when they start seeing me lose some weight, they will think to themselves, "wow, i guess she really was a fatty". lol 16 more days!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I finally decided to try this out, hope I get it right! I decided on WLS last year. I called to take first step, a group seminar, last June 22nd. I went to the seminar on January 27th and Dr. O'Malley was so full of information, there was no need to ask any questions. Next, I went to psych evaluation on Feb 3rd and was given the ok from him. My nutritionist appt was Feb 8th, had to keep a food diary for a month. Returned March 24th and got a green light from nutritionist too! I had my one-on-one with Dr. O'Malley on May 5th and was able to schedule my surgery that day-June 1st! And lastly, doctor's office called yesterday and left message, but was too late when I got it, so called this morning and got an approval from insurance! woohoooo Now all that's left is to wait and prepare. 20 more days!!!