I too have just started the journey. I have had alot of appointments and a few more to go. I have sleep apnea according to the sleep study. I see the nutritionist this week for my first one on one with her. I have had all the bloodwork and xrays and ultrasounds. I have a consult this week for an endoscopy. I can't believe how fast stuff is going. I have a physical with my pcp on the 31st as well. I am supposed to lose 25 lbs before surgery. I was good and hit the ground running starting at my first appointment and have lost 7 lbs but I am struggling now to lose more and keep back the hungries which is my problem anyway. Hopefully the nutritionist will be able to help with that.

Well good luck and maybe we'll see each other around.

Kelley

Yesterday my husband and I went geocaching (treasure hunting with a GPS).  I am not very graceful and I usually trip or something and land on my butt and being so big I cannot get myself up without help.  On a 2.5 mile hike yesterday I (of course) tripped and fell but before my husband noticed I was upright again.  I just stood there looking around because I couldn't believe I did that.  I was so proud of myself I just kept saying "Did you see that?"  That is my great big Hurray to myself. 

LOri, Lori, Lori !! yooohooo,  we are here to help you thru this,  we will be anxious to hear how things are moving along.  Don't you just love dr. Loggin's big toilet, I almost fell in the first time I sat on it.   made me feel like I had a small ass.   Good Luck

Thanks so much, Ruth! You are right--it's not been easy but I am hoping it goes well! I'll keep you all posted. How are YOU doing? Hope you have a good weekend! Lori

Hello to all,
 First, thanks for the welcome back responses to my post a few weeks (?) ago! Got some news to share...
 Today was my consultation appt. with Dr. Bang (friend and colleague of Dr. Loggins) and it went awesome! Each staff member that I met made me feel welcome and though I normally feel inferior due to weight when meeting new people and especially when in a vulnerable position such as a new medical appt., that did not happen with them. I felt relatively at ease --even though I do have anxiety and panic issues!
 Dr. Bang is professional, kind and has a sense of humor--great "bedside" manner! We went over my paperwork, I already have a sleep study scheduled for Sept 1st, I am going to be having a colonoscopy done and he wants an endoscopy done that same day. I also have to have an ultrasound of my legs, an EKG, the psych. consult, blood work and I am scheduled for my 3 hour class on Sept. 3rd. I also have to work at losing 27 lbs before I can be scheduled for surgery.
 It's looking promising and although I KNOW I will be scared once things get moving closer, I am feeling HOPEFUL for the first time in a VERY long time!
 Lori