Debbee1062
It's Here !!
Mar 23, 2009
Finally...tomorrow is the big day. The first day of the rest of my new and improved life. I've been on clear liquids all day and boy am I hungry...I guess I had better get used to that feeling for a while. It's weird, I thought I would be a bundle of nerves about now but I'm not...so far. Maybe it will hit me tomorrow when I get to the hospital.
I'm Approved!
Mar 18, 2009
I'm Rescheduled !!
Mar 11, 2009
While home from work sick yesterday, I received a call from Dr. Brader's office confirming that most of my paperwork is in order (still waiting on my psych eval notes)...Anyway, at the end of the call I was told it looks like I'm all set for March 24th. 
(Not April 1st). Wow...that's only 2 weeks away. My initial reaction was Yahoo!! My second reaction was Yikes!! I have a lot of things at work and home that I want to get in order before my surgery. I'm in freak-out mode right now. I've waited so long for this day, yet I can't help but feel a bit nervous about the surgery itself as well as my new life after surgery. I know these are probably normal emotions...
I'm scheduled!!
Feb 23, 2009
I am relieved to have completed my 3 months, excited that I have a surgery date and nervous about the actual procedure all at the same time!!!
What a week!
Jan 20, 2009
One Month Down, Two to Go
Jan 15, 2009
Well the good news is I made it through the first of my three months of the medically supervised diet. I met with Kristin and Greg last Friday for my first follow-up visit. I was happy to discover that I somehow managed to maintain my current weight through the holidays. But now it's time to "embrace" my new lifestyle and start losing weight and getting fit! I left my appointment with a more "structured" food and exercise plan that I really feel confident about. On my way home, I checked out a local gym and decided to take advantage of their free trial week offer. I liked it so much, I actually joined the gym today and made my commitment official. 
My First Support Meeting.
Dec 04, 2008
I attended my first WLS Support meeting tonight. I couldn't believe the number of people in attendance. The room was jam packed! Two post-op patients spoke to the group about self esteem and milestones..two things I'm really trying to work on. It was motivating to say the least to hear their stories and see their success. It was also comforting to hear that others are struggling with some of the same issues that I am. I'm so glad I went and I'm looking forward to the next meeting.
