Back in the loop

I'm back up on the radar because I've met with Memorial's people and have gotten the ball rolling again. I meet with the Dietician and Endocrinologist this Wednesday and the Shrink on Thursday. Then next week with the surgeon and who knows what the plan is from there. At least the ball is rolling. I've done the blood work and the upper GI (yuck). My understanding is that my insurance won't be much of a problem - though I won't believe that until I get a letter of approval. I've been following a few bloggers who have just recently had WLS - check this one out at http://hiddenblog1.blogspot.com/ or check out my new blog at http://ineedsomementalfloss.blogspot.com/ Hope to have more to follow - gotta get off this rollercoaster!

Jeff, Welcome to Obesity Help. I don't agree with all of your political views on your blog, but do agree very much that being on the weight rollercoaster is no fun at all. Your wife actually DOES have the right idea. Post-op, you begin to wonder what in the world you did...especially when all those comercials are on TV during your re-coup time...and it seems like 99% of them are for your 'favorite' foods. During the last few weeks prior to surgery, I visited each of my favorite haunts and had my 'favorite' one last time. Since these were drive-thru fast-food places close to work, I went by myself during lunchtime at work. I ate in my truck...just me and my _____. As I was eating my _____, I would explain to it why it wasn't good for me. By the time I was done with it, itjust didn't taste good to me anymore. It proved to be a very effective funeral and one I highly recommend to pre-ops. I have not suffered the head hunger that I hear so many people talk about...not when it comes to any of those old favorites anyway. Now, my head hunger is definately of a healthier variety (the name of the culprit usually beginning with 'sugar-free'). Best of luck to you, Sherri

Welcome back. I blog too...on yahoo 360. Love your blog page!! Good luck with your journey!!!!

More news.... Had the dietician visit today, and as I expected I'd picked up about 5# from my wife's idea of "touring our favorite recipes one more time". The dietician said that she understands, but no more up from here on out or no go on the surgery. I mostly went along with the wife because I think she was only trying to help. Now we're in losing mode. Also met with the Medical Director - an endocrinologist. He says I'm a prime candidate, that my medical conditions will only get worse as I get heavier. He thinks I've made a good choice, since I'm young and still healthy enough to make a real difference for the long term. Next up is the Behaviorist, tomorrow afternoon. Then next Wednesday I wrap the pre-screening stuff up with the exercize physiologist (a former co-worker, nice guy) and then the surgeon. The Med. Director says I've got most of my pre-op testing done (had a very thourough physical this January from my PCP), and it's just a matter of finishing meeting with the rest of the team, and then they'll make their decision on my case. I'll be hoping they green light me when they meet. I'm personally hoping to have the insurance OK soon after that, then maybe schedule for sometime in early October! Hope to lose a few before then anyhow - as my stomach grumbles while I type this!