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Okay, saw the pulmonologist last week, cardiologist today. I have to have a sleep study (rule out apnea) a stress test and an echocardiogram. I was hoping (originally) for surgery around Halloween...then I said "maybe mid-November"...now I am wondering if I can make December. Ugh.

Well, I'm getting closer--even if things aren't moving at the pace I'd like!

All things in their time.

Tuesday 9/18 and I have the appointment with the nutritionist tomorrow. This is #2 out of 4 appointments I have to have as part of the pre-op qualifying process.  Next week is the cardiologist, and the first week of October is the pulmonologist. Lord this is time-consuming--but well worth it!


Trying not to eat like crazy during this pre-op period...it's hard!

Tomorrow I meet with a psychiatrist--one of the numerous pre-op appointments I am required to complete before my surgeon will schedule surgery.

I am anxious to get the ball rolling, and I know that it's the first step on a long, and life-changing journey!

Can't wait to clear these hurdles.

Still being good: no sugar, snacks since pre-op consult and down ~6lbs. Started walking today and intend to do 20 minutes/day every day until surgery!

It's been a good week despite some 12 hour days at work and lots of stress!

In an effort to downsize my liver, take off some pounds and prepare myself for life post-op I have begun replacing breakfast with a bariatric drink. Not the best...but I might as well get used to it--I'm in for 6 weeks of it after surgery.

Began weeding through my summer clothes to sort out all the "biggie sizes" which I won't need then. Exciting...scary...time consuming...but an exercise that is making it "real" to me!

Looking forward to meeting folks in the same boat and sharing experiences--and meeting those blazing the trail before me.