In the process...

Jul 22, 2010

Started my journey with pursuing Gastric Bypass Surgery on May 27th. Went to my doctor (Dr. Bera) and spoke to her regarding my wants and how I wanted to live a happier, healthier life.  She was very helpful and understanding and proceeded to tell me about the next step in the process. My next class was June 4Th for an overview of the procedures offered, I attended this class and then was scheduled for my next class on June 15Th. I attended the class on June 15Th (WT 273.9) and was very interested to hear when they had to say. I listened with intent and hear people making excuses of how it would be hard to change the eating habits. The nutritionist that was teaching the class mentioned that we had to give up GUM... I about sunk in to my chair as I love gum and had just bought a new pack that morning and was chewing a piece at that time. I decided with in seconds that I wanted to be healthy more then chew gum. I took my gum out and threw it away that day. I went home with my next appt in hand that was scheduled on June 25Th and my binder with all the information I needed to learn. I started the Pre-Op meal plan on 06/16/2010. I went in on 06/25/2010 to meet with the surgeon and weighed in at 264.7 (down by 9.2lbs). Dr. Baggs listened with intent and asked me all the necessary questions, we determined that the RNY would be the best option for me. He gave me my goal weight of 256 and gave me blood work and my next appt. I meet with the phyc on 7/16/2010 and weighed in at 260.5. was hopping to be at goal but new that it would not be long before I was at goal. I completed my phyc appt and went home. I remember thinking that this process is going smooth and fast and I could not weight to be at goal and move forward in the process. On 7/19/2010  decided to go in and do a weight check, and was very bummed  my weight was at 256.1. YES one stinking oz away from my goal weight. I went home and remember pouting ALL day. This was the first day that I had done NO exercises since beginning the process. I went to my 2ND support meeting that night and shared with everyone my frustrations. It was so warm and wonderful hearing everyone encourage me. The assured me that I would drop the oz with in no time. On 07/21/2010 (Travis Birthday my son) I decided to go in and weigh in again and to my surprise I was at GOAL.... That's right 254.4 lbs. I left the doctors office and called Richmond where I would need to go and scheduled my next appt. Aug 2ND is my next appt with my case manager and on that date will receive my surgery date. I am so excited, scared and worried. You wonder why worried, but it is because my cycle is coming and I know I always gain a few pounds before I start, so I and watching my calories close and working out to make sure that I can be at or under my goal weight otherwise I will be sent home.... NO DON'T WANT THAT!!

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