I am getting nervous/anxious

Ok so I finally received the go ahead from the psychologist.  I was having issues with emotional and binge eating so I had to complete a 6 week cognitive behavioral eating class.  I had a follow-up with her today and she will make sure that Dr. Steele has a letter "oking" me for surgery.  I still need to have my PCP's office fax over all of my notes but things are finally coming together.  I started this process in December and it seems like I have had one road block after the other and now i am finally seeing the finish line.  I read everyone's posts just about daily but rarely ever post myself.  You guys are amazing! 

Jenn

Jenn,

I am glad you decided to join us here.  Wishing you all the best in your journey. I hope you get your approval quickly and a date soon. 
Keep us posted!

Take care

Cira

 Hi Jenn!

I'm happy to hear it's coming together for you. I, too, had MANY roadblocks along the way, so I know how frustrating it can be. I started the process in late 2007 and just had surgery last week. It was definitely worth the wait though and I felt so much more prepared for it. Hope to see you post more. Good luck!!

Brandi

Hi Jenn, it sounds like you are just about ready to get your date for WLS. This is a great time, so exciting to find out what will happen next. I wish you luck on your journey, stay well and keep on posting. Leslie:)

Welcome, Jenn.

I am glad you are finally coming to the beginning of your new life.

Tell us a little more about the 6 week class you had to take. I should have taken that. Was it with Renessa?

Jenn:
I congratulate you for going through the classes.  I believe it should be a prerequisit for all patients.  This surgery is a great tool, but it is not the fix.  It is so much more about your head and wrapping your brain around a total lifestyle change than it is about how big your pouch is.  I wish you all the best in your journey ahead.

Thanks everyone!!!!

Gail- the 6 week class was great!  It made me aware of why I eat in situations when I am not actually hungry and gave me insight on what I can do about it.  The instructor was awesome her name is Janelle Coughlin she is at Johns Hopkins.  Becoming aware of why I eat is such a hugh step.  I am still having trouble working on the cognitive part of that but I guess life is a work in progress.

good luck with your surgery. I had doctor steele and she is amazing. as for the emotional and binge eating issues, it will be a lifelong struggle. feel free to come vent to us when you are struggling. that is the only way to get through it. congrats on getting closer!

Jenn,

Congratulations on making it over this hurdle!  I hope to see a new post from you soon with a surgery date!

Heather