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6/12/07

Today I had my consult with Dr. Cavazos and it was amazing. He is simply the sweetest guy. Extremely down to earth! My consult was actually a seminar with others but it was very, very laid-back. No doctor mumbo jumbo language that you can't understand. I literally felt like I was just chillin' in his living room or something and talking about this over a cup of coffee (not that I drink coffee but you get the idea). 

Oh and the girls in the office... wonderful! My husband wasn't able to make it with me so I had to bring our little man (he's 17 months) with me. The girls were actually "babysitting" while I completed paperwork and even during half of the seminar (it was way past his nap time so they brought him to me and he knocked out on my lap). I was truly amazed and he loved them! Everyone was so polite and made you feel incredibly comfortable.

So after the program we all met individually with the doctor. Well... I weighed in at 235 and I'm 5'5 so that made my BMI the same still... 39.1. I may have sleep apnea which will qualify as a co-morbidity OR when I do my next weigh in if I am just five pounds heavier then I will be at 40 for my BMI. So I'm thinking... no working out for me until AFTER the surgery. lol I'm staying positive and I think that this is it. 

Tomorrow I am going to get all my blood work done, my chest exam, and my EKG. I'm going to call at make an appointment for a sleep study anyways because I've been thinking that I've had something going for quite some time now anyways. I'm going to call and get the first psych evaluation appointment set up with them. Even though I can get it done here, I'd rather do as much with them as possible. Then everything will be up to par and there won't be any misunderstandings you know. I don't care if I have to make another trip to San Antonio this week... this is SO IMPORTANT to me. I can do my meeting with the dietician over the phone so that's cool. I'm going to try to squeeze that in while the little one's napping tomorrow too.

So I'm feeling happy and I'm feeling strong...

One Step At A Time

6/4/07

Ok… this morning Delia called to see if I could come in about 3 hours earlier than my initial appointment time. I laughed and told her to remember that I was out-of-the-area and that’s how long it takes me get there. I guess Dr. Cavazos had a (last minute maybe) surgery. I told Delia that if we need to reschedule that was fine because I didn’t want to still travel the distance and be rushed or anything for my first consult. So we decided to reschedule till next Monday. 

I am so disappointed because of course I was looking forward to getting this process started. Now I have to wait another week. Grrrrr. Nevertheless, I must remain optimistic! I can just see this as an opportunity to get all my ducks in a row, my T’s crossed and my I’s dotted. I’ve already made my weight journey from high school till now, I’ve gone through my hospital file and copied all the documents that pertained to my obesity and since I have another week I’m going to make a list of any other doctors I’ve seen that can be utilized in assistance with my co-morbidities. So… again… this is a “good” thing; allows me to be even more prepared. 

Staying Positive.

5/29/07

So… I called the offices of Dr. Cavazos this morning after speaking with Donna at Dr. Patel’s office. Donna nicely referred me to Dr. Cavazos’ because they accept Tri-Care Prime (my health care provider). Delia was especially sweet and was able to set an initial consultation with Dr. Cavazos as early as this coming up Monday, the 4th. I am so excited! Dr. Cavazos is not local for me (about a 3 hours trip) but I don’t mind at all. My sweet husband is trying to get off work to drive down there with me. He really wants to be apart of every aspect and that itself gives me crazy strength. Monday can’t seem to come any faster. I hope this consultation proves to be fruitful and Dr. Cavazos sees me as a good candidate.  I know that I am… I just need a doctor to understand my co-morbidities. 

Trying to keep faith and stay positive.   

Wish me luck everyone!!!