I'm Back! Missed all!

Hello all! I went to Ft. Lauderdale on the 30th and got back on the 1st. Went to see the cardio and it all went SUPER!!!!!!!!! I did the 9 min. on the treadmill and passed my stress test with flying colors!!! So Horray for that. I also got my PFT done finally. So where am I at now? Well I am cleared from the pulmo. and cardio will be going to my PCP this week to be cleared for surgery. The only hurdle I have is the psych. Dr. Z, didn't clear me he said, and I quote, "you showed to be on my tests as very depressed and having too much anxiety" so I need know at least 1 month of psychotherapy. Dah. Society doesn't make it any better! But heads up and I'm gonna get through this little hurdle, I'm positive!!! With God by my side I'll do whatever is asked of me. I will be in Jacksonville meet and greet! Just update me on when and where, please. Love all you guys, has anyone ever told you that you are special? Cause' you all are!! Johanna

Hi Johanna! We missed you too!!! I'm so glad things went good for you in Ft. Lauderdale. Hang in there with Zimmerman. I met one of Dr. Cox's patients in his office and Zimmerman did her the same way. She's had her surgery now and is doing great! I'm sorry I won't get to meet you at the Jax meet & greet, I'm having surgery on the 14th. I'll see you at the next one! Hugs, Erika L

Hi Erika, Thanks sweetie! I wish we could've met at the Hosp. I was there the same day you were. I wanted to say congrats. personally, but someday we have to meet and greet! Best wishes sweetie! Johanna

glad your back and everything came out ok.. thats my physch said.. but its ok... next time we go... pretend like we are sane LOL

Hello, My name is Amy and I am very depressed and have too much anxiety too! hehehe Welcome to the club, Johanna, we are a fine group of psychological misfits Isn't it amazing how they hold what is normal for us above your head like you have weird disease? Show me one obese person who isnt depressed and I'll show you a liar. I am so glad you are keeping a positive attitude, that will just make you stronger for the rest of the journey. Keep it up! Amy

My name is Johanna and I'm obese and depressed and now while I'm at it, anxious too. My gosh my psych. just discovered America!! Amy you are a barrel of Thanks for cheering me on gals! Johanna

HELLO,my name is Gail. I am obese,depressed and have anxious periods. I thought that was normal. I am so glad I have great friends just as off as I am. See you at the Jax Meet and Greet. gail