Appointment with the Surgeon

Today I had my appoint with the WLS surgeon.  He remembered me from when I went with my sister to her appointment, so there wasn’t much for us to discuss.  We went over my medications, prior surgeries, and he made sure that I didn’t have any questions. 

Only one more appointment to go!!!  Hopefully I will have my surgery date soon.  I can’t wait.  I know that this surgery is going to impact so many areas in my life, not only physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well.

I will keep you updated.  Lori

Sister Gets Surgery Date

As I may have told you before, my oldest sister is also having the lap band surgery.  She got a call from the surgeons office today to schedule her surgery date.  She is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7th which means she has to start her 3 week pre-op diet immediately.  I wish her much success, hopefully I won’t be too far behind!  More to come soon . . .

Psychology Appointment

I met with the WLS psychologist today.  The visit went very well.  He was very encouraging and knowledgeable.  Only two more appointments to go, the surgeon on the 19th and the nutritionist on the 22nd.  More to come soon.

A few updates . . .

CPAP
Well, I picked up my CPAP machine on Friday evening. I have only been able to tolerate it about four hours each night. It is going to take some time getting used to. Trying to sleep with a foreign object on your face isn't the easiest thing that I have ever done. However, I do thank God for giving man the knowledge to invent such a machine so that we may have healthier sleep and therefore a healthier life.


Diabetes Education
Since being recently diagnosed with Diabetes my Endocrinologist suggested that I go for some diabetes education. Today I had my first appt which was just a basic consultation appt to find out what my habits are, what I do and don't know and to get me set up to go to 9 hours of diabetes classes. I am scheduled to attend my classes on June 22, 23 & 24th from 5:30 - 8:30pm. I am so not looking forward to them, but I have to do what is best for me and my health and a little education never hurt anyone. I would just prefer to educate myself on something more interesting.

WLS Update
I have my first appt with the WLS psychologist this Friday. My sister says that he is just wonderful. I can't wait to meet him. With the anticipation of each appt I am sure that I will only get more and more excited. I just wish they could all be like tomorrow, but since things don't work that way, I will just have to wait my turn!!!

My Emotions
The past week has been trying for me emotionally. I am thinking it is because I am weaning myself off of one antidepressant to try another one. I was suppose to wean myself a couple of more days, but last night I decided that I was going to go ahead and start the new medication. I can usually tell by my attitude, emotions, etc. . . when it is time to move on and honey it was time to move on. Last week I found myself angry with my very best friend Marie and I have never been angry with her before. I still feel so bad and I can only pray that she has or will forgive me for being angry with her. I have also had times when I would just cry for no reason at all, I would just find myself very tearful and not really be sure why. I just ask that all of you please be praying that this new medication will do the trick.

I will be talking to you soon. Lori

Getting my CPAP

I got the call from the Dr’s office today about the results of my sleep study.  The doctor thought I did really well with the CPAP so they are going to send the orders for one over to the home health company to get me all set up.

Within a couple of hours the home health company gave me a call to set up an appointment for me to come in and get acquainted with my new equipment.  My appointment is tomorrow at 3pm.

I will be sure to keep you all updated on how well the CPAP and I get along at home.  Keep me in your prayers. 

Lori