The journey begins!

Apr 25, 2014

I went to the informational seminar on April 9th, with Dr Giovanni and Dr Pohl.  My mom came with me.  I couldn't believe how many people were there!  We were a couple minutes late and had trouble even finding a seat!  And I did a complete 180 at the seminar.  I was all for the sleeve going in and pretty set on Dr Pohl.  I came out of that seminar wanting Dr Giovanni and the bypass, for a few reasons;

-I have existing reflux

-I have 160 lbs I would like to loose

-I like the possibility of dumping, I know it doesn't happen to everyone but hoping it happens to me in a weird way, to curve the sugar cravings.

-Originally I was thinking the sleeve was less invasive, but I came out placing them pretty much equal

-The bypass has much more longevity.  I just personally like the idea that there are people 10+ years out that have had the procedure done.

Those are most of my reasons.  So far I have had the gall bladder ultrasound, the psych eval, the nutritionist appointment, and am meeting with Dr Giovanni next Thursday!  I am excited!  And nervous, and slightly freaking out.  I know this is the right choice for me.  I have been overweight since I was eight years old, and tried every fad diet in the book.   Now that I have a beautiful two year old little girl, I want to be a role model for her and teach her the right lifestyle so she doesn't have to go through some of the horrible things I went through.

I am hoping Dr Giovanni is impressed with how much I have gotten done so far.  I have two more nutrition classes booked, and I believe my insurance company requires six months, but I have been doing Weight Watchers since December, so she said I could probably get my PCP to write a letter stating I have been working on weight loss, and that may suffice.  My PCP is all for the procedure, so I think he will do everything he can to help me out.

Thats all for now!  Sitting at work right now waiting for 4:30!!!!

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