Let the journey begin...

So, I had my first visit with Dr. Glass yesterday. I have never been so exited and disappointed at the same time in my life.

I was 340 lbs and blood pressure of 189/109. I was scared to death of what I have done to myself and disappointed - why don't I take care of ME?

The exiting part is that I'm doing something about it NOW and is ready to commit a lifetime of change.

He asked me what kind of diets I had tried to loose weight. I guess I have never thought of it before, but 15 minutes later I had told him about 10-12 from the age of 10. (How sad!) I loose weight and then gain it back + 15 lbs a few weeks later.

Dr. Glass told me that it will take 6-8 months before the insurance will let me have the surgery (BC BS), but I'm ready to start now by doing every thing that is asked.

I was asked to loose 40 lbs before the surgery. Is that normal?

What happens at the psychologist since I have to set aside 3 hours?

I will start seeing a dietitian next week.

"It is better to travel well than to arrive"

I have now started to travel well -

I have BCBS too. I saw my surgeon on July 10, 09, and met with the dietitian monthly for 6 times. The psyche consult for me was taking the MMPI and talking with the psychologist. Had my surgery in December of 09. I had to lose 10#, ended up losing 30#. Best wishes to you on your journey. God Bless. Carol

Good for you getting the ball rolling......6 months is average of a period to wait because most people have to do 6 months of documented dieting and dietition visits......

As for the 40 pounds, each Doctor is different, mine wanted me to loose 10% of my weight, in the end I lost WAY more.......

For the Psychologist appt. it's taking a test which asks you the same questions over and over just in different ways, it helps them see if your ready for surgery by how you answer them......And then you talk to the Doctor for a bit, I had to see my psychologist 3 times for 3 months.....

Get as much info from the dietition as you can......

I have friends that have had Dr. Glass and they are very happy with him, but I have heard he's picky.....So follow what he says.....

Kelly

Hello and congratulations....awesome decision and awesome doctor!!!!

I didn't have to lose any weight I just couldn't gain any. Every person is different and has different situations.

FOLLOW Dr. Glass' suggestions...he knows what he is talking about....even if you don't agree you will be glad you did. You will love Kristin....she rocks!!

(I think I know who this is....LOL)

Have a great day....hugs....connie d