Hello everyone,

I just want to introduce myself.

My name is Ammisuu. I am 49 years old and have been yo-yoing weight gains and losses my entire adult life.

Since early July 2012 I have been attending a bariatric surgery program. I attended several general information meetings, met with a social worker, met with registered dietitian, met with a nurse practitioner, had blood work, answered multiple questionnaires, took quizzes, communicated with my primary care physicians office several times regarding insurance referrals and prior authorizations with my insurance company………all while exercising, eating right and losing weight.

My starting weight was 246. BMI = 45. The center recommended that I lose 5 % total body weight (12 pounds) prior to meeting with the surgeon.

I met the recommended goal and had an appointment with my surgeon on Sept 26. I was cleared medically to have the surgery.

After that appointment I met one last time at the bariatric center for a 2 hour review session. The presenter lectured a repeated theme, “you cannot gain any weight before surgery or the surgery will be postponed”…. I have been a bit stressed about this since I have a history of frequent gains and losses. This fear is a bit unrealistic at this time since I have lost 22 pounds as of this morning’s weigh-in. Regardless, I still worry.

As of this writing, I have completed my preoperative diet and today is the FINAL day.

Tomorrow, October 31, 2012 I will undergo Lap-band surgery!!! I’m sure you’ll be hearing more from me soon.

Happy Halloween everyone

Ammisuu

Welcome, I look forward to your updates. hugs

Best of luck! Congratulations on your decision to change your life