Testing, testing and more testing!!

So its been a busy past few weeks! I went to orientation which really opened my eyes. I decided that I need the Bi-pass and not the band since the band only lets you loose about 40% of your excess weight while the bi-pass will help you loose up to 80% of your excess weight.  I met the Dr. that will be performing the surgery and he was very nice. I went to 2 support group  meetings (you are required to go to 3 before the surgery.) 

Yesterday I spent the morning at Providence Hospital and completed the test that need to be done to make sure I am healthy enough to have the surgery done.  I had a chest X-ray, an Upper GI (that was an interesting test), an abdominal ultrasound and an EKG.  Next Monday I have to go have a psychological evaluation and go have a preoperative consultation and the Lung & Sleep Clinic.  As long as everything checks out I will be ready for surgery!  I would love to have the surgery in May but with Andrew's Birthday, the last day of school, and Cub Scout camp all that month I just don't think I can do it since its at least one night in the hospital and a few days at home to recover.

So that's where I'm at for all of you following along.  :-)

Thank you to all my friends and family that support my decision to have this surgery.  I know it is a controversial subject for some people but I just know this is the right decision for me and my family.

Insurance Approved to go see Dr. Todd

Today my insurance company called me to tell me I was pre-approved to go see Dr. Todd!  That is one of the big steps.  Now I have my first appointment with his office on April 13th.  According to his website the process should take about another month or so to get all the tests I need completed.  I'm excited!  I'm so ready to start my new life.