Date with Dr. Dunnican

I met with Dr. Dunnican yesterday.  I've met all the requirements; class, support groups, 10% weight loss etc......   We have a date to meet again at AMC on 4/21/08.  When I started this process in January I was discouraged thinking how long the process was going to take.  I didn't think I would ever get to the point where I would be able to say "I have a date". My life is hectic and I'm sure this next month will fly by.  I have so much going on.  My husband was scheduled to have heart surgery today (to implant a defibrilator/pace maker). He's 41 normal weight and has always been fit.  Yesterday they called and pushed him back to Thursday due to other emergencies that required his doctors immediate attention.   Like I said with so much going on this time will fly by.  I better start getting my bag packed. Dominique

Dominique!~
How awesome. Pack the bag but start working more on the mindset ok! That is so much more helpful than nay THING you will bring, the proper use of psychology can get us fartehr than anything with this tool! Be well. Jamie

Jamie, Thank you for the advice.  I plan on doing just that.  I am the mother of 3 girls (20, 20 & 17), step-son (20) and two grand-sons (2 1/2 and 8 months).  I've had a rocky couple of years and this was my first step to making changes in my life and making "me" and my health the most important part of my life.  I plan on continuing with my counselor throughout this process and beyond (I've been seeing her off and on for 13 years).  I enjoy attending the support groups and following the threads on OH.  It's very enlightening. My husband and children are very supportive which really helps. Dominique