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.
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