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Went to the cardiologist today for my stress test.  I didn't make my heart rate goal.  I was so scared about getting my clearance.  He said that my heart looked fine and that he was going to give me my clearance.  One more step forward!

I went to see the cardiologist today.  Thought this clearance would be an easy one.  WRONG!   He did the EKG and told me that everything looked great.  Then he said that because of having weight loss surgery I would have to have a stress test done before he would write the clearance letter.  I asked if I could have it done today and he said NO.  They have to schedule a seperate appoiintment for the stress test. (more time off of work)

I went to my PCP today.  He was going to start writing all my paperwork that I need for my surgery.  He also sent me today to get my bloodwork done.  Hopefully I can get all the tests done in the next month and get a surgery date.

I went to my first WLS group in Macon.  It was great to meet other people and talk about how they are doing since their surgery.  We were able to try
different protien shakes.  It was really a great experience and I can't wait for the next meeting.

I got a letter today from Dr. Duncan's office saying that they need more paperwork.  I have scheduled a visit with my PCP for medical letter and bloodwork, a visit with the Cardiologist for EKG and letter of clearance, a visit with the pyschologist for my MMPI2 testing and a visit with the Nurtitionist.  Hopefully this is all the stuff that they will need.  I can't wait to get a surgery date!!!!!!!

I completed my information package and returned it to Dr. Duncan's office.  They received it on Friday the 22nd.  Now I am waiting to hear back from them.  The waiting is the hardest part of this process.  I am over the flu and back at work.  Oh, yes, I can eat again.  I do think that my stomach shrunk a little while I was sick.  I don't feel as hungry as I use to.

I went to Dr Duncan's seminar on the 16th.  It was nice to meet him and some of his staff.  On the way home, I came down with the flu.  All day Sunday I was in the bed burning up with a fever.  On Monday, I went to my PCP to get a Zpack.  I am already losing weight because I can't eat.  It is almost as if I have already had the surgery.  I know that will all change as soon as the fever breaks and i start feeling better.  Then I will want to eat like a horse.  I have already started to get the appointments for my letters with the dietician, physcologist and pcp.