*Meaghan*

It has been a while... I have lost 8 lbs. of the 16 required by insurance for approval, I have completed 2/6 nutrition classes, I have completed my sleep study (diagnosed with sleep apnea), my labs (only low vitamin D), today I completed my EGD.. I have a small ulcer in my esophagus right where it meets the stomach.. so Protonix script for 2 months, careful eating & back in September for another EGD to make sure it's healed before applying for approval w/insurance in October. I have my Upper GI, Abdominal ultrasound & chest x-ray next week, along with my psych clearance coming up in a few weeks.. My plan is to have surgery after the holidays but around the first of the year  Start off 2020 with a new tool to help me achieve my goals  This site is a wealth of knowledge that has been helpful & calming through this process. It is also the only place I am voicing it on 'Social Media' at this time. While I am not hiding it & when asked why I have all these appointments I am quick to explain, I also haven't shared it all over my personal social media because right now I am focused & don't need any well meaning distraction or not encouragement encouragement...  Every day is a new day to make the best version of me