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So today was my first 1 of 6 appointments with my...
So today was my first 1 of 6 appointments with my surgeon...Very informative and overwhelmed with hand-outs...but so..so EXCITED...I had to set-up an appointment for a endoscopy, psych eval, and dietician and I got all that done today...so as you can see I super on it and anxious...I hope to develop a rapport with everyone and read about others' experiences and get those "nail biting" questions answered.
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UPDATED FROM Tally_O
6 months pre
Making Progress
Just Checking In....Since my last post...I had my psych evaluation today with Linda-great conversation and it was reflective....I really felt affirmed once again for making this life-changing event-I felt a major high from telling Linda that I'm committed to taking care of Tally...Next,I met with the GI doctor this past Friday and my endoscopy is scheduled for 11th of July...Man this is really feeling REAL....YaY!
P.S. Decided on my celebration when I stable from my surgery...Going to the amusement park and riding EVERY single ROLLER COASTER
P.S. Decided on my celebration when I stable from my surgery...Going to the amusement park and riding EVERY single ROLLER COASTER
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June 25, 2013
Welcome to the family Tally. My first post was titled "The Waiting is the Hardest Part" and trust me it really is. All of the appointments will pass very quickly and you'll have some answers and start to formulate your plan. Your reward to yourself also sounds awesome!! Mine is going to be to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta next July 4th. 43 days to go till surgery date!
June 25, 2013
Hi Kevans,
I am so excited for you...I can't wait for you to get that rush as you cross the FINISH LINE...
June 25, 2013
Thanks for the updates, glad your appointments are going well!
I also had my psych appointment recently (yesterday) and my endoscopy is set for 5th July. Looks like we're on the same track!
It's exciting and scary all at the same time!
June 25, 2013
G"morning Kristy....You said it...is a combo of emotions...I watched a youtube of the surgical procedure...it put me at ease...weird...but it did...Yes...we are making PROGRESS!
June 25, 2013
Research is key! I've also looked at videos, articles, reviews, etc. Being informed, although it can be scary, is the best way to make the procedure as safe as posisble for us!
June 27, 2013
Hey Tally, I am super excited and anxious also. Glad to hear you have your surgery date. Sounds like you have yourself all organised. I am hoping to have my surgery in July also. I am not as fearless as you. Once I have had my op and it has healed I hope to abseil down the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Good luck :)
June 30, 2013
Hi Sazzles...I'm more excited to h e the opportunity to really enjoy a new quality of life I want to be energetic have the option to have babies...it's more of the outcome I'm excited about inn conscious that the journey will have its "valleys" but through support of family, friends, Real Self, and watching YouTube videos of folks whose gone through the journey it has put me at ease. One "bariatric beauty" I watch at least one of videos per week as become my therapy of the unknown-though I know my journey will be different it has provided some ease. I'm so excited for you!
June 30, 2013
Heello every one my name is tif my startin weight is 285 I decide to go with the gastric sleeve.i had my 1st appt.i read up on alot of stuff.i did my xrays of my kidney, bladder, gallstone, and liver.i also did the gi test.i go in july to my psychology for my evaluation and bk to my regular md.then in 3 month visit my surgeon again...I cant wait am already in 2 months in got 4 more before surgery
June 30, 2013
Hi Louise! In so excited for our journeys....the waiting came is crazy...but I'm glad you taken the steps to take care of YOU! Go Team Tif!
UPDATED FROM Tally_O
4 months pre
Checking In...I know its been awhile
Since my last post I had my endoscopy...interesting procedure...but the best sleep I've gotten in a long time...overall the results were good...was a little sluggish for the rest of the day...Had my 2 out 6 appointment that same day...Major takeaways...I hate the scale at my doctor office...its always higher than my recorded weight when I check-in at my WWatchers meeting and I need to wear light clothing when I go next week. I think a tank and leggings will be my outfit of choice...Next, I need to lower my BMI from 55 to 50 and that about 38lbs for me...It caused some major anxiety because I don't want to be the reason why my procedure is delayed. So I have to completely transparent and say I went thru a weird period where I started putting in efforts but I was so focused on what if...that I was still emotionally and mindless eating but...I had a pep talk with myself and researched and found a gym with a evening aqua class that right where I park my car at BART so all I have to do is go in the next parking lot and I'm at the gym. So I've been consistently going 3-4 times a week and have a trainer...and I am proud of myself...have I cheated some days...YES...but I make sure I make a better choice at my next meal and I make sure I got hard at the gym.
Hmmm...what else...met with the dietician...very informative The stage II diet isn't as bad as I thought...but it goes back to how committed I am...and I am...You may all have been asked this why are you doing this or folks who know or have found out about your procedure may not agree with your choice...But whenever I faced with this My response is I choose ME...I choose life...and I found this great mantra that's in my weight loss/exercise journal...Life is too short to be fat...So in closing I'm glad and content and ecstatic about my Pro-Me decision...
Take Care!
Hmmm...what else...met with the dietician...very informative The stage II diet isn't as bad as I thought...but it goes back to how committed I am...and I am...You may all have been asked this why are you doing this or folks who know or have found out about your procedure may not agree with your choice...But whenever I faced with this My response is I choose ME...I choose life...and I found this great mantra that's in my weight loss/exercise journal...Life is too short to be fat...So in closing I'm glad and content and ecstatic about my Pro-Me decision...
Take Care!
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August 11, 2013
congratulations on making the choice to take care of yourself!!
August 13, 2013
Thank you Reubensmom! I appreciate the encouragement and your story is an inspiration...
Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!
I will also be having the sleeve, on September 4th, so it's great to have other people going thorugh the same process.
If you don't mind me asking, what weight are you starting out at? Have you scheduled a date yet?
Good luck with all of your appointments. I'm pretty much at the same stage as you. I have an ECG, Endocscopy and Psych appointment, all in the next two weeks. It does definitely make it more real!
Please do keep us updated with your progress!