hslovett
On April 25, 2007, I went to Eisenhower Army Medical Center to see a Dr. I had never seen before for the stomach problems I have been having continously for the last year. Her name was Dr. Sickles, she asked me had I ever considered weight loss surgery, I tol her yes. So she said I will put you in for a Consult for weight loss surgery. Mean while I still had stomach issues, I did the horrible CT scan and that didn't help. Well I eventually got a letter in the mail, advising me of a consultation for wls. On June 12 at 1300 I met Dr. Chasen and his nursing staff along with about 13 other people being considered for wls. At this time they told us we would have to see a psychologist, a nutrisionist and keep a food journal for 2 weeks, and visit the wls support group at least once. Well I had a awesome time that day learning about nutrition, wls, and the support group at Ft. Gordon was great. So on June 20, 2007 I met with this very rude and unconsiderate psychologist, I don't remeber her name but she was a B****. I spoke to her about my weight issues and how I have been heavy since 4th grade. My grandfather told me when I was 16 that if I would just lose some weight I would be a really pretty girl, well from then one I had issues with emotions which added to the weight problem b/c food was my comfort and friend. When I graduated high school I was in a size 24 and 190lbs. I have continued to increase in size not really understanding why until I did my food journaling and realized I binge ate. After I turned in my jounal I never binge ate again, I started excersing when I get upset and seem to be at a stay with my weight. On June 18, 2007 I went for my Ultra sound on my galbladder. On June 26, 2007 we had our second nutrition class and turned in our journals. On June 27, 2007 I went for a Endoscopy and met a great lady who is a nurse tech. She does Greyhound Rescue and I do Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue so we had something in common. We exchanged email addy's and still keep in touch. She is going to come see me while I am in the hospital and check up on me. On July 24, 2007 I went and met with Dr. Chasen, well at first it was one of his assistants and he told me due to my psy. eval they would not due my surgery but he said let me talk to the Dr. b/c he may have a different opion at this point I was in tears and my excitement had turned to fear. Dr. Chasen then came in the room and told me he would do the surgery and only him b/c of my psy. eval. He told me that if I contiuned to binge eat after surgery I would kill myself. He told me after my first month of surgery I will hate myself for having the surgery b/c to me I will have lost my family and friends (food). He said however 3 months after surgery you will be so happy you have surgery. So I was excited and can't wait for my date. Well I got Sept. 5, 2007 well I got a call and it got pushed back to Sept. 19, 2007, so I was saddened but was okay. Well then on Aug. 13, 2007 I got a call saying they are going to move me to Sept. 10, 2007 so I am so excited. My mom is coming to help me for 2 weeks after surgery. She is the best mom in the whole wide world. Dad is the best dad in the world or at least as far as I am concerned. My husband is excited for me, but at the same time terrified. He has seen all the issues I have had with eating and how some foods make me sick and some just won't stay down, so he is worried that the same will happen after surgery. I keep telling him GOD will get me through this. I have prayed and prayed about it and I am so not worried about it b/c it is all in GOD's hands. So on Sept. 10, 2007 My life will change forever.
