Moving Forward...

Feb 04, 2013

Last Tuesday, January 29th, I had my all-day group appointment with the bariatric nurse (Wanda) from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. I learned so much more information while I was there and I feel even more at ease with my decision for RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery. I am now scheduled to meet my surgeon, Dr. Carlin, on February 20th. I'm excited, yet nervous.

While I'm waiting for my appointment, I've been trying to lose some weight to get a head start on things. From what Wanda said, as long as everything goes smoothly, surgery could be done in as little as three months from now. This has me excited and hopeful (though I know not to get my hopes too high).

I already know that my insurance covers this procedure, all I need to do is follow the process and do everything that's required of my beforehand. (And no, I do not have to do the 6-month weight loss plan prior to surgery due to my BMI.)

I really feel like things are moving along now and I'm anxious to start my new life on the loser's bench.

I'll update more after my surgical consult!
- K

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