Tammy M.

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My 1st appointment with the surgeon is just a little over a week away. Today I met with my family physician for a prescription refill of my blood pressure meds. I shared with him the process I went through to reach today and he was very supportive. He said that he felt I was doing the best thing for me and he wished me great success. Of course, he is also a great family friend.  

Now I am researching what will be required of me pre-op, during surgery, and post-op. And I am starting to have a million questions. I know these questions will be answered at my initial meeting with the surgeon. However, I don't work like that. My analytical mind forces me to research all of this to death, and THEN go to the meeting and ask questions that I normally would not have thought to ask in the first place.

So be patient with me on the Mississippi Boards as I am now posting more questions than I have ever posted since I've been a member on this site. But I want to be as informed as possible. Because knowledge is power.

~ Tammy

It is official! I can't stand it anymore so I took the first step. I e-mailed Dr. Avara's office and asked for suggestions for financing. Per their recommendation, I called Capital One Health Financing and was approved for the cost of the surgery!! I guess using the Financial Peace University to clean up our debts has really paid off. Although Dave Ramsey might be concerned about the new debt I just took on. But with Kenny's anticipated raise next month and extra hours at work, we can afford it. Plus, once I get healthier I will be able to cut back on my blood pressure medications, my water pills, and my sleep apnea supplies that will also help the budget.

So I now have an appointment Saturday, July 19th at 8:00 in Ocean Springs. And I am not the least bit nervous. I am more relieved than anything. And this decision comes after a full year of researching the Lap Band, talking to people who have had the various weight loss surgery procedures, and talking to Dr. Avara's patients. God had blessed me with a sudden peace about this that I haven't felt in a very long time. I actually have a smile on my face right now, even though I am on the way to Curves for a work-out. LOL!

So ready or not weight loss, HERE I COME!

~ Tammy

I am getting tired and frustrated! The first doctor's seminar I went to was very unprofessional. I felt more like a dollar sign than a patient. So I am looking for somebody closer to Hattiesburg. I have heard about a support group here, but when I called last week to verify the time and location, I found out the meeting's leader is out of town for the next week. So right now I am trying to find out if there is even a meeting next week! Then, another doctor is coming from Ocean Springs to do a seminar in Hattiesburg on Tuesday. But when I called to verify this appointment, the office's voicemail said that the meeting is on Thursday. I left my name and number so hopefully I can get to this meeting.

I felt so liberated at first, finally addressing my situation and admitting that I need help from a higher power. And I finally felt so hopeful about this process. But now, I feel like I keep butting my head against brick walls. Oh, well. I guess I'm just tired. We leave for Honduras a week from today, so things have been hectic preparing for next week's mission trip. I'll get a good night's sleep and just start tomorrow as a new day. Wish me luck!