Walking along this journey

Will the test's ever end? Okay so I'm feeling a tad bit fustrated will all the test, but on the flip side I'm also happy that they are coming along and that I'm getting them done. First of all I've picked Dr. Barba for my WLS, not sure if I had mentioned it. I really liked him and his staff... I've seen the pulmonologist and he's ordered a sleep study, he's concerned I might have sleep apnea. They will be calling me; that was last thursday (Mar 22nd) and still haven't heard from them. I know they were in the process of changing computer or software or something and kept hearing about not doing appointments til after april 2nd... this was the secretary's talking so trying to not bug them till tuesday the 3rd... Saw the cardiologist the day after the lung doctor, and he ordered a stress test... two day one... oh great! Had to mention I was having chest pains when I got really really emotional. I don't think its anything and my EKG and ECHO were fine.. but he wants it done and said he would order one regardless of chest pain, the chest pain just made him order the 2 day one instead of the simple test :P... oh well.... works just gonna love me... The psychologist is this saturday (tomorrow). Anyone care to enlighten me on what to expect for this one... I've gone blind into all these test and nervous about what it all entailed to find out it wasn't so bad, hoping this one will be the same but ... *sigh* who knows... I also have to get blood work done and soon..... :P The diet... well I've had my ups and downs will following the nutrionist guidelines... had a bad day yesterday cause been feeling really tired and worn out. Out of energy and what not. Husband and older two kids went out to eat before I got out of work, so when I got home I took a nap... well woke up from it a little late and it was getting close to 8pm, didn't want ot eat so late so ran out to get something and what did I grab ... fast food burger and fries for me and the 2year old... felt soooo guilty. I've been good about no caffeine, limiting the sugars, eating more protein and lean meats; increased veggies and fruits.... I'm cooking more healthier at home, baked, poached... stir fried in spray or olive oil not deep fried.. I've cut all sweets, haven't had any chocolate, and mind you not saying I wn't.. but want to reserve it for those special occasions.. and yesterday I had to go eat some crap food... smacking myself for it... ANyways.. It hink I ranted and talked to much already... so gonna leave you all for now

You will never walk this journey alone. I just got my surgery date and insurance approval for RNY on 4/24/07. Whoo am I spooked!!! The psyche appointment is very easy. There are alot of questions about family history and wheather or not you realize what you are getting yourself into. I was completely honest with her and she certainly appreciated that. I work for a psychiatrist and, let me tell you, I doubt you would be in the "crazy" category. Good luck to you and keep us updated on your progress. Sue

Hey Faye, you sound like your doing pretty good. Relearning to eat takes a bit of time and patience. We all slip from time to time , its just important to remember to get back up and have at it again! So, keep up the good work and know there are a mess of people on here that will when you feel you need a nudge in the proper direction!

Thanks! I'm happy to have stumbled upon all of you.... it helps a lot when I need a pick me upper, to share something or just looking to read on what's happening and if anyone feeling like I do. Helps a lot. Happy to say Psychologist said everything is fine in the head. I think he needs to be evaluated to fine me sane but I'm not gonna argue his decision.... As for my weight, well I get weighed in next week by the nutrionist and kinda of looking forward to see how its going. Also as another motivator, work is holding an event for weight loss...... $20 fee to enter and top three to lose biggest percentage win $$$ so decided I had nothing but $20 to lose and even more of a motivation to do it... so I entered.... a few of my podmates have entered nad we talk about what we should do, shouldn't do. Make sure we don't bring any sweets and junk food which helps a lot.... I think I am most suprised by all the support directly and indirectly I have been getting... Well also got bloodwork finally done.... Just have to wait for stress test on April 30th and the pulmonologist said to call the office on thursday to try and get scheduled for the sleep study so thursday morning I"ll be harrasing his office Anyway... hope everyone is doing good... thanks again for the support and maybe I can go to the summer picnic... have to see how things go...