My 1st inital appt got moved to Oct 2...

And I am okay with that.. Actually, there is way to much stuff going on in September, so October is probably the best.. 

I put a call into Dr. B's office to see if there is anything I could get the ball rolling on now.. Example, sleep study, cardio,  what do you actually need?  Maybe, if I can get some of that rolling before the end of the year than I will be one step ahead..  I did start the paperwork today on my home equity loan so hopefully the funds will be received sooner rather than later and I can pull from that when needed.

I was kinda of hoping for a December surgery date, but all of the "self pay" dates are being pushed off for those who has a deductable can be done before the end of the year..  Which I coimpletely understand.. 

I have to admit I am nervous and anxious and really questioning myself if I can eat like this for the rest of my life?  But it has to better than the alternative of not being here anymore because of my weight.. So yes, I am going to do this!!!!

So for my inital question: is there anything I could be doing to get the ball rolling before my first inital visit? 

Thanks in advance,

Well, at least you are a patient lady and willing to wait until Oct.  I think you will find for most of us we were required to have the sleep study done as well as a stress test.  There are certain things that the surgeons are looking for as far as the cardio is concerned so you would want them to send the referral over for you.  I used Dr. Ghani at Oklahoma Heart Hospital and they work with both surgeons at WW.  I really liked Dr. Ghani.  You will also be seeing the nutritionist and the psychologist.  They might be able to help direct you at WW to get the ball rolling. 

Hi!  Thats exciting news!  Even if you are having to wait!

Lots of Luck to you!  I know you are anxious!!! Me 2!  Just think you are further into this then ever before!!!

I did have a Echo, EKG, Stress Test back in June 07.  I am hoping they will accept those records for Dr. Broussard office.. I used Oklahoma Heart as well with Dr Berengil.  OK Heart said today that DR Berengi is no longer there.. But anyway, I was just having some routine tests done last year so hopefully, they can use those results..

Crossing my fingers and toes.. he he he..

Thanks,

They just might accept them.  I think I'd go ahead and have them sent over to Dr. Brussard's office so he'd have them for your appointment.  Or...have them sent to you to hand carry!!

Best of luck.