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Tonight was the informational seminar.

I'll just get my negativity out of the way:
I was thuroughly unimpressed with the fact that my registration request did not actually get processed (no one who signed up online had their information process through), and I was un-impressed that the gal (Karen) who runs the insurance information and schedules initial appointments was not at the seminar. The gal who gave the testimonial was a little dour, and off-putting.

On the brighter side, Dr. Oh has a wicked sense of humor (perhaps a little on the morbid side...right where I like it), and gave a thurough explaination of each of the procedures and their pros and cons. After all the research I'd done I was opting for the DS surgery, but after the seminar, I think I could totally rock the Lapband.

I cannot believe all the costs involved....I consider it an heavy investment into a longer, much more successful life.

I've been drinking 32 ounces or more of water, every day, for the last week. I've been trying to walk more. I've been parking at the far end of parking lots in an effort to move more. My job ended last week so I'm searching for a new one while monday begins the school year.

Gym time again! I've been gearing up and I'm totally excited about going back to the gym on monday. I also have the information seminar on monday, so I'll remember to write down my questions and ask them here...or at least I'll blog about the event.

I got it! I got it! My insurance card that promises my coverage as of January 1st. You don't understand...or maybe you do. Not only does this mean that I can get a health check, but this insurance seems to cover WLS!

*dances around* January 4th information seminar, here I come!!

http://www.healthcastle.com/good-bad-cholesterol.shtml - an awesome website that explains cholesterol.

I'm off to find information....

I wanted to post a note for those who stumble across my journal. There's nothing here yet because I'm in a weird stasis. I have to wait for the New Year for my insurance to kick in and then I'll start scheduling appointments. Then, I'll begin writing in earnest.

I could use this time to write a food journal or...well, I've already got a notebook for my drama and thoughts and I want this to have purpose. To be topic-centric, since it is on ObesityHelps' server. But, I digress. Logic prevails.

I've got an idea. Why don't I spend the next two weeks getting informed about the different options that are available. I know that's what the seminars are for, but can't hurt to learn about what's changed since I last looked into it 5 years ago.

What surgery have you had? Are you planning to have? What are the reasons you are choosing to go that route? I'd love to hear about it. I'll be checking out the chatrooms for people to answer.