Pre-Op Appointment

Yesterday was a very exhausting day. It started at 6:30 am as we headed to Kaiser South San Francisco. I had my pre-op appointment with the surgeon, next met with the anesthesiologist, then more blood was drawn, one for pregnancy and other for type screen. Next off to the business center to file for disability. and last to end the day, a Pre-op support class that prepared me for the hospital stay, as well as what to expect from the time I was admitted until 2 days later when I get to go home. by the time that was over it was 4pm and I was completely exhausted. tomorrow is my last day of work. I start my leave Friday.

The Whirlwind began June 28th

Once Lifestyle Changes and Nutrition 101 was checked off my list, the first doctors appointment was scheduled. First up, the psychiatrist. I met with a very nice man for about an hour. We talked about my past diets, my childhood, as well as my reason for wanting the LAP-BAND® as well as what it would mean to me if I were to meet my goal weight. I said, “It would mean I could shop for clothes and not take all day doing it because I literally had to try on everything. The appointment went well and I laughed a lot. You know, it’s ok to laugh at yourself. Getting back to the whirlwind, when I finished seeing the psychiatrist I had one more appointment that day and it was with the Nurse Practitioner. This is where one weighs in, gets a goal weight for surgery, as well as gets a physical. Then the doctor orders more blood work, as well as a chest x-ray and EKG. He also talks about what type of surgery you're leaning more towards, and begins to make sure you have a clear understanding of what the surgery entails. My official 2^nd weigh in reads 203 lbs. In the past 5 weeks, I had lost 11 lbs. I was so excited. I knew I lost weight, because like clockwork, my period started again. But I didn’t know how much.