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9/02/09--Had my appt with my surgeon today, i saw 2 people before him. The appointment lady, and the surgical nurse. the nurse took vitals and the normal stuff, then the surgeon came in and stated " So you are having bypass surgery, do you have any questions?. I stated that im familiar with the procedure, ive watched it several times on the internet. And he said 'you need th get the weight off, no offense" and i agreed with him and i also asked about the rumor that when you have this surgery that a nerve is cut and that your not hungry anymore. He replied that they dont cut nerves but you will go through a hormonal change that will make you less hungry.

8/31/09--Had my physical therapy appointment today, everthing went well, i thought it would be about different exercises he would have me do but the only physical part was walking in a circle for 3 minutes at a fast pace to see where my heart rate was. He explained the different low intensity exercises you can do after your surgery at different time lines.

August 25,2009

I met with the hospital dietician, we talked for about 1 1/2 hours about a 2200 calorie diet and different things i could try to lose weight.

August 13,2009

I received my confirmation letter from the weight loss team that there are no apparent psychological or dietary indications that would interfere with my pursuit for weight loss surgery.

August 10.2009

I had an appt with the bariatric team at my hospital which included:

1. Psych Evaluation: Lasted about an hour basically talking about my past as far as eating habits, upbringing etc.

2. Nurse: The bariatric nurse was very through about explaining the surgery which i had selected (gastric bypass) and the   
                 many changes that come with it. She stated that she had gastric bypass and had loss 160 pounds and has 
                 kept it off for 6 yrs. But she also stated it was tuff at times but well worth it.

3. Nutritionist: The nutritionist explained the whole preop and post op diet.

4. Insurance lady: For a lack of a better term,. went over the insurance requirments and paper work.

 

August 6,2009

     Had my weight loss seminar, it was very informative. The doctors were very frank about the procedure and the way it would change our everyday lives. The only thing i got upset about is when the questions starting flying, about half the room got up and left, I thought that was very rude,.these doctors took time to go over something of great importance and people just didnt seem to care. I told my wife apparently these people aren't serious about changing there lives for the better.