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Good Feeling - I spoke with my PCP on Monday, there was a mix up regarding my test results.  She didn't realize after I took my lab test that I'd been seen by another doctor to have my meds adjus...

I'm so happy, I been working for a year to loose some weight before...

Timeline - April 30, 2010 - First Surgery Consult with Dr. Juliet Lee May 27, 2010 - October 30, 2010 - Nutritional Consultantations with Claire LeBrun May 4, 2011 - Psychiatric Evaluation ...

What A Difference A Year Makes - About one year ago I started my WLS journey, preparing myself for all the wonderful things that were to come.  As part of my preparation I started working on losing weight prior to...

Exercise... - I finally started really trying to commit to my pre-op exercise routine.  I am not a morning person so it has been difficult.  I start out by walking a mile, which isn't much, but ...

Exercise.... - Growing up it was a daily ritual and in my early 20's I worked out at the gym for hours a day...then I stopped.  Which led me to where I am today.  Today was another turning point ...

Patiently Waiting - Uggg, I know it's just been a full 24 hours since I submitted my psych eval to my surgeon but it seems like a lifetime.  I waiting for her to approve it and then it goes to the ins...

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I Passed My Psych Eval!!! - I finally met with the Psychiatrist today and passed my evaluation.  Not that I worried but at this point I just want things to go smoothly.  Tomorrow I submit the evaluation to my...

Be encouraged, you will get there!! It may take a little longer than...

A Year Later....No Surgery Yet - It's been almost a year since my last post and things are finally headed the right direction.  I had hope to have my WLS last year but after a series of events I realized I shoul...

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The Beginning - Friday, April 30th was my intial consult with my surgeon and she is remarkable.  I was referred to her by a friend who had WLS last November and her recommendation was a godsend.  ...

My Bucket List.....well my WLS New Life List - I was talking with a co-worker today about my having my surgery and I began to think of all the things I'd finally be able to do.  So I thought that I would start a "Bucket List"  ...

A lifetime of being obese - "Obese", I can vividly remember going to my pediatrician when I was about 7 and him telling my mother that I was "obese".  I've never liked the word sense.  I knew it meant I was o...