Last Visit w/dietician & physiologist

April 30th I met with Tricia and Thelma at Dr. Price's office for the last time until after surgery.  I see my primary doctor Monday for her letter.  I should have seen her earlier but I didn't think she would want to do a lot tests.  She requested a treadmill test and bloodwork.  The treadmill test was fine.  Bloodwork is good except for high cholesterhal. Last summer she prescribed Niaspan but it had some side effects and I quit taking.  She wants me to try it again.  Seems useless since the WLS should take care of the cholesterhol problem. I see the pumonologist on May 8th for some breathing tests and to be fitted with a CPAP for surgery.   As soon as both these doctors turn in their records, my paperwork can be turned in to the insurance.  When I started this process in January, it seemed like an eternity untll surgery, but it could be next month if the insurance company approves promptly. Sure dreading that 2 weeks of liquid protein and water but it will be so worth it. Jo

Yay! I bet you are so excited!  I just have to do my sleep study, then I think I'll have everything for surgery. Our dates may be pretty close. That'd be neat! Good luck to you! Brandy