dakiniNC
The journey continues . . .
Jan 21, 2008
So this morning I was Concord-bound. I had my psychological evaluation and then my follow up with Dr. Bauman. My car was HAPPY I scheduled these on the same day.
The psychological Eval. went well, as did my appointment with Dr. B. I have completed all the steps required and am down 60 pounds since my visit on November 19th. Whew!!! I'm at a slim 400lbs. 
Now the only thing that is between me and my surgery date is Dr. B's office submitting and getting approval from BCBSNC.
I'm just going to hang in there and do the best that I can to continue to lose and be as healthy as possible for surgery. On that note.. Off to the gym! 
Step One...
Nov 19, 2007
Well... I had my consultation today and there weren't any real surprises. I have my next appointment in two months -after a lot of dieting has taken place. I was able to get some questions answered regarding the next steps to take and I feel good about the follow up appointment for two reasons:
1.) If I cannot change my lifestyle and habits for a few months, there is no way I can change forever. This gives me time to gain a little comfort with losing and handle the loss of food as comfort before such a major physical undertaking.
2.) I can be a procrastinator and a worrier (hence binding anxiety with food). I think having this buffer 2 months time to begin to get things in order and take each step one at a time instead of feeling like it's up to me to get all the paperwork in-- and that is the contingency of the the approval, is helpful. I can work at my pace without feeling like I am "holding things up." I can get to know and prepare "the me to be".
That's all for now....
1.) If I cannot change my lifestyle and habits for a few months, there is no way I can change forever. This gives me time to gain a little comfort with losing and handle the loss of food as comfort before such a major physical undertaking.
2.) I can be a procrastinator and a worrier (hence binding anxiety with food). I think having this buffer 2 months time to begin to get things in order and take each step one at a time instead of feeling like it's up to me to get all the paperwork in-- and that is the contingency of the the approval, is helpful. I can work at my pace without feeling like I am "holding things up." I can get to know and prepare "the me to be".
That's all for now....
In the beginning...
Nov 01, 2007
I have my consultation date set for November 19th. I've been researching WLS for several years and believe it's the right time to open myself up to the challenge of a more active and energetic life.
About Me
Greensboro, NC
Location
32.3
BMI
Surgery
03/07/2008
Surgery Date
Oct 12, 2007
Member Since
