Amy K.
First Post
Oct 30, 2014
I so wish I'd started this blog a year ago. Well, longer than that. The day I made the decision to go see my PCM and discuss the idea of WLS. I'm almost a year into my journey and its been amazing. Here's a little of my year in review. I'm sure I'll update as I think of things.
August 2013 - decision made to see PCM and dicuss WLS
September 2013 - appointment with PCM, she agreed that exploring WLS was a good idea and put in for the referral so to surgeon and for a sleep study.
October 2013 - Referral approved by insurance; appointment made to do consult.
November 18, 2013- consult with surgeon, weighed in at 264 lbs, surgery definitely an option for me with 2 co-morbidies of arthritis and hypertension. Sleep study had not been completed. Consult with nutritionist. Guidelines given! Pants size 28, shirts 4x
December 2013- working the program designed for me.
January 2014 - Nut visit -12 lbs. Should have been in for a Dec '13 appt, but I had mono. :(
February 2014- progress continues
March 2014 - fell off the wagon and gained 7 lbs. Used Neuroma in the foot as an excuse, injury prevented walking, so after a swift kick in the ass by the nut I bought a stationary bike.
April 2014 - Progress continues
May 2014 - progress continues
June 2014- final visits with PCM and nut. Submitted for surgery. Lost 13% of my original starting weight.
July 1, 2014- surgery day!
August 2014
September 2014
October 30, 2014 - saw PCM for second follow up. Stopped all blood pressure meds and am going to try to stop using CPAP. Time will tell.