Starting my journey.
For many years I have wanted surgery. 10 years ago I started trying and I had one setback after another. Finally, through my wonderful husband joining the military I have Tricare.
I am pretty proactive so I tend to do things fast when possible.
Last week I researched and selected a PCM. Then I made an appointment for today.
I also found a bariatric surgeon and selected an OB/ GYN. I signed up for a weight loss seminar and attended yesterday. I spoke with the surgeon and he agrees that we need to rush things a bit since my husband and I are moving around the end of September. He has a month wait list but he instructed his staff to work me in and is actually going to extend his regular office hours for me!
Today I had my first appointment with my PCM. He gave me the referrals and I will see the bariatric surgeon next Friday.
I have no idea what to expect, and I am going to keep a log so others can hopefully benefit from my journey.
Wish me luck!
I am pretty proactive so I tend to do things fast when possible.
Last week I researched and selected a PCM. Then I made an appointment for today.
I also found a bariatric surgeon and selected an OB/ GYN. I signed up for a weight loss seminar and attended yesterday. I spoke with the surgeon and he agrees that we need to rush things a bit since my husband and I are moving around the end of September. He has a month wait list but he instructed his staff to work me in and is actually going to extend his regular office hours for me!
Today I had my first appointment with my PCM. He gave me the referrals and I will see the bariatric surgeon next Friday.
I have no idea what to expect, and I am going to keep a log so others can hopefully benefit from my journey.
Wish me luck!
Today I saw the surgeon and, I have to say, I felt overwhelmed. He said I need self control and marked that I need to lose 30 lbs. before surgery. Hello! If I could lose weight on my own I would! I have PCOS and it is extremely hard to lose weight. I already am a vegan and I work out 5 days a week.
The only thing I can think of is to drop my intake to 800 cals a day and do an at-home medi-fast. This should be fun.
Last week I had a hysterectomy. I am now on birth control and my OB/GYN says this should help with my weight loss efforts.
Monday I am going to my bariatric surgeon to schedule my surgery. Tricare has said they require only a letter from my physician saying it is recommended.
The surgeon required that I visit a dietician, fitness consultant and a psychologist. I did that and they all enthusiastically signed off. I was down to 366 but I gained a bit if weight after surgery. (It's perfectly normal) since I am unable to exercise I can only focus only restricting my calories.
Hopefully I will have surgery in the next few weeks.
Monday I am going to my bariatric surgeon to schedule my surgery. Tricare has said they require only a letter from my physician saying it is recommended.
The surgeon required that I visit a dietician, fitness consultant and a psychologist. I did that and they all enthusiastically signed off. I was down to 366 but I gained a bit if weight after surgery. (It's perfectly normal) since I am unable to exercise I can only focus only restricting my calories.
Hopefully I will have surgery in the next few weeks.
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