Today was a wonderful day. I met my surgeon for the first time. Walking in the office I immediately felt comfortable, understood and like I was among family. 3 in her office have been banded or bypassed. Everything was explained to me by her staff and I had all of my questions answered. The surgeon herself, made me feel so welcomed and that she genuinely cared. We talked about past attempts, what to expect, what her recommendations are, what her RULES are etc....I could feel some compassion and i did not feel rushed. She made me feel like I was her most important patient of the day. She eased a lot of my fears and anxieties ( for now )...lol...I can reach her or her team anytime by phone or email. My pre op diet is not what I had expected. 2 Protein Shakes and 1 sensible meal a day and she wants me to lose 12 lbs by surgery.
Now I feel like its really "on"....like its going to happen. I can not express how grateful I feel that I have this once in a lifetime opportunity to get my life back. I do feel fortunate. Tomorrow I meet with the psych and nutritionist....I am getting the ball seriously rolling and no matter what, I deserve this!! I want this....regardless of pain or emotions, I want this. I will continue to make every day a learning more day...
Here I come...3/24 is the day. It is my re birthday....
It is a gift and I fully intend to treat it as such.
Today was a wonderful day. I met my surgeon for the first time. Walking in the office I immediately felt comfortable, understood and like I was among family. 3 in her office have been banded or bypassed. Everything was explained to me by her staff and I had all of my questions answered. The surgeon herself, made me feel so welcomed and that she genuinely cared. We talked about past attempts, what to expect, what her recommendations are, what her RULES are etc....I could feel some compassion and i did not feel rushed. She made me feel like I was her most important patient of the day. She eased a lot of my fears and anxieties ( for now )...lol...I can reach her or her team anytime by phone or email. My pre op diet is not what I had expected. 2 Protein Shakes and 1 sensible meal a day and she wants me to lose 12 lbs by surgery.
Now I feel like its really "on"....like its going to happen. I can not express how grateful I feel that I have this once in a lifetime opportunity to get my life back. I do feel fortunate. Tomorrow I meet with the psych and nutritionist....I am getting the ball seriously rolling and no matter what, I deserve this!! I want this....regardless of pain or emotions, I want this. I will continue to make every day a learning more day...
Here I come...3/24 is the day. It is my re birthday....
It is a gift and I fully intend to treat it as such.
Take Care All,
Meg