I have my consulation!!

It's another step in the right direction!!  I have my consultation with the surgeon on 2/25.  I'm excited to get another step done!! I talked with my doctor and my parents and they are on board!  So far so good...I'm waiting, cause I am sure there will be a bump somewhere!     

No bumps - *crosses fingers and knocks on wood for you* I hope it is smooooooth sailing for you.  Getting your parents on board is a big step in the right direction - and getting the consultation scheduled is a good start too.  Congrats and I really, really pray that all goes well for you.

Thanks Amy!!  I'm really excited.  I may be moving around the same time, which is a little stressful, but I'm just trying to deal with it all a step at a time :) I have been blessed to find this board, it is so encouraging!!

congrats for all the hurdles you have made it through. My consult with the doctor was actually before a lot of the stuff you had to do (I havent been to a surgery session, and didn't talk to a primary care doc) but yeah, we're around the same part in the process. which procedure are you thinking about, or are you waiting for the surgeons opinions?

I'm going to have the RNY, I've done most of the research on that, and that is the one that appeals to me the most.  What one were you looking into doing? I've noticed that different places do things in different orders...but things seem to be moving along rather quickly.  I'm hoping my labs are in the mail today so I can go and get those done tomorrow.  I'm leaving town for a week, and would like to have that taken care of before I go.  :)

I'm looking into lap-band moreso, but it's still possible that I will go for RNY. My doctor does both. The labs are crazy extensive... I wish I knew whether I was already approved for insurance, and when I could schedule a date. I should have ansked those questions though. my parents like the lap-band a lot more. that was a huge factor in my decision. part of me is worried though and likes the quick results that rny shows. I hope your surgeon appointment goes well. I recommend asking him how long he's been practicing, and how many complications he's had. My doctor was very forthcoming with that info, and it's good to know when your in the hands of a surgeon who is competent (or isn't, you want to know that more). keep me updated too!