Entries for June 2008

I just got back from meeting with the psych guy. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He basically wanted to see how extensive I had done my research. He wanted to know what would happen during the surgery and what I should expect afterward. He took down some information about my family and wanted to know why I wanted to have WLS. It was kind of like talking to your grandfather. He really put me at ease.

Next week I have to see him with my hubby so he can basically...

eazes

yep they set a date but its isnt for 2 more month. well the consultation isnt for 2 more month i dont know how long it will take after that. that is only for the hospital down the stret from me so i might try the next closes one i think they can take me now but i have to take off of work cause they only do consultations during the day. i dont know how much it will cost or if my insurance covers it so i might have to wait the 2 or so months. i am trying to get set up with realestate classes and get...

hollyncharm

I'm sitting here in my office and I can't help but think about my upcoming psych eval this afternoon. I can't help but wonder what he'll ask me. What I'll answer. Will he trick me into saying something I don't want to say. Or will he bring up stuff that I've had buried within for years. I know I shouldn't feel this way. His secretary told me what this and my second session will be all about. I know this is just a formality that allows the surgeon and the psych doc to see if I am mentally...

eazes

ok here's how it went the reader's digest version

1. My husband locked the keys in the truck
but we had a friend to call and my daughter grabbed mine..that was the start

2. Surgery went without a hitch so said the Doc so that's a great thing

3. I could have been home by 4-5pm but I couldn't because for the life of me i couldn't PEE

4. went walking around nurses stations and drank 3 apple juices to "wake my bladder up" and then...

LeighDee

Continued from Part I

The six months went by so fast! I was glad they did. That being said, I can’t begin to tell you all the helpful information you receive at these appointments. They talk to you as well, as these dieticians are normally set to work with the morbidly or super obese starting to look into weight loss surgery or have already had it. They know what they are talking about! I have only needed to see my dietician one time post surgery. I was having iron deficiency problem,...

LilMissDiva