Consult with Dr. Price complete!

Hi everyone. I just thought I'd share my excitement and update you all on where I'm at in my journey. I had my first consultation with Dr. Price on Wednesday 4/16. Everyone there is super nice. I found out I need to do a sleep study. I'm not too thrilled about it, but will definitely do it. I have scheduled my psych eval, nutrition consult, and consult with Tricia for April 30. I know I have to attend a support group meeting, so I am planning on going to the one May 14. My insurance does not require me to do a diet so I'm happy about that. I've requested medical records and asked my PCP for a letter clearing me for surgery. Once I have the sleep study done, I will hopefully be getting close to being "good to go." I'm just really excited that things are going so well so far. Brandy

I talked to Margie this morning and she talked to a doctor, I forget who she said it was, and called me back right away.  I just can not drink Boost.  It is just soo slimy.  Slim Fast I can do.  But, Bothwell pre-op visit took me off my diabetes meds and they did not go down with the Boost or the Slim Fast.  So, I have to start taking the pills again.  I bought a protein bar to take the medicine with, maybe I won't be on the potty all day long again...that is wicked, makes you wonder if the medicine is doing you more harm than good.  I'm loving dailyplate site. 

9½ days till surgery! 

How do I list myself on the MO board?  I'm on Hornbostels surgery board, but not listed on here.  oh well- no biggie.

You are so lucky that you don't have to do the 3 month diet and exercise program.  I meet with Tricia and Thelma on the 30th at 9:00 and 9:30 and that's the end of the 3 month period.  My paperwork will be submitted to the insurance company and I hope they approve without delay. I did the sleep study and see Dr. Meoli at Midwest Pulmonay.  She is so sweet.  I do have sleep apnea but don't have to use CPAP right now.  A month before surgery she will fit me with a mask to get used to and use for surgery. I've done South Beach diet but have not been 100% but have lost about 10 lbs.  I haven't been able to do as much exercise as Tricia suggested because of kn ee problems.   She wants you exercising 7 days a week and I can tell you that won't happen.  Even God rested one day!! Good luck Brandy!! Jo

Jo, I too am trying to eat South Beach like. I am not required to do a diet, but Dr. Price said he'd like to see me under 300 before the surgery. I'm 327 now.  He even mentioned me losing 50 pounds pre surgery. I am thinking, yah right, I've never lost that much in my life (all at once anyway, I've probably lost the same 10 pounds thousands of times).  I'm just so looking forward to feeling better and being healthier so I can keep up with my three little kiddos! Good luck to you Jo! I'll be thinking of you and watching to see an update WHEN you're approved. Brandy

Thelma told me I don't have to lose any weight but I'm trying.  Thing is if I could lose weight on my own I wouldn't be there.  I was on and off Weigh****chers for nearly 35 years and never lost any significant weight.  It's not that I haven't tried.  I did Slim 4 Life, LA Weight Loss, pills, etc., and just couldn't get the weight off.   The amount of exercise Tricia wants me to do is what I'm having problems with.  Seems excessive. The thing I'm finding out at SB is I've pretty much lost my cravings.  I should lose a few pounds the last 2 weeks when we do the protein drink/water.  Not looking forward to that. I saw my primary doctor this morning for the letter and she requires me to have a stress test.  I should have gone in sooner but I thought she would just write the letter and I would be done.  Wednesday I'm having blood work.  I know my cholesterhol and tryglicerides are hight but that should be eliminated after surgery. There was great piece on 60 Minutes last night about gastric bypass surgery.  Makes me want it evern more. Jo