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Looks like things are moving faster now.  My upcoming appointments are as follows:

SEPTEMBER 25th @ 2:00
Doreen Klar, Dietician

OCTOBER 21ST @ 4:30 pm
Shelley Aronov, Social Worker

OCTOBER 28th @ 10:45 am
Dr. Zupnik, Internist

NOVEMBER 18th @ 11:00 am
Dr. Huynh

Putting it down here, gives these upcoming experiences their realism and actuality!!! It's all becoming quite literal.
One thing I do have to do before I return to see Dr.H, is quit smoking.  Initially he told me, I must quit at least 6 weeks before the surgery.  By the end of the appt. though, he altered it, to quitting prior to the next time I see him.  So, I have set a quit date: NOVEMBER 1st.  Considering how strong my addiction is, I figure I'll visit my GP and get some form of prescription.  I've been researching CHAMPIX, which is different from ZYBAN, in the way it changes the brain chemistry.  If anybody's reading this, I could use some prayers, or well wishing with this endeavour.  Hope everyone is doing well on their own respective journeys!!!!

I just realized that there were some errors in my previous blog...allowed and than...well, those are the corrections.  That's what happens when excitement takes over thought process..lol anyways, I've been on obesity help now, for three days straight.  I've experienced some form of comfort from all the commonalities.  I've seen people have their surgeries within such a short time span, and I am hoping- operative word..HOPING I have a similar experience.  I called the social worker/dietician the other day, to see if anybody has called in and said they can't make it to their appts.  Humorous...I know, but I figured it was worth a shot. Without further anticipation....of course my appts. have maintained.  I guess what I'm finding hard is the unknown: will the sw/nutritionist/internist give their approval?  will I receive a surgery date as soon as I see Dr.H? But from what I'm noticing, it's somewhat subjective. 

Well, I had my first appt. with Dr. Huynh, on Aug. 6th.  I was so consumed with anticipation, I couldn't sleep the night before.  I contemplated staying up the entire night, in fear that I would end up missing my appt., by sleeping in.  Anyways, I ended up sleeping for approximately 2.5 hrs and made it successfully to my appt.  I entered in to the doctor's office, and the waiting area resembled a crowded concert area, or better yet those lines where people occupy long before the tickets are being sold.  I didn't care, because I knew this was the beginning of my new life, or at least the repair of my pre-existing life, and in some capacity-emancipation.  After about a half-an hour wait, my name was called.  I entered Dr. Huynh's office.  He was so pleasant, and I instantly felt comfortable not only with my doctor, but with my decision as well.  We discussed the surgery itself, as well as the affiliated risks.  We both agreed that this was a good option for me.  Unfortunately, I am a smoker- a heavy one at that, and Dr. H informed me that it was imperative that I quit by the next time I see him.  Maybe I should clarify, it's not only imperative that I quit- I have to, or the consequence is that I can't have the surgery.
I promised, and then made my return to the reception.  I was handed a paper that allowe me to note the sequential appts. that followed.  I then made appts., with the nutritionist, social worker and the medical internist for December 9th.  My next appt. with Dr. H, is January 6th, other then the smoking part...it can't come fast enough.  It's like waiting for the holidays as a child...I'm soooo excited