I had my first appointment with the bariatric team today. Filled out paperwork, got weighed and had my blood pressure taken. Met with the two NP's and talked about surgical options. They feel (as I do) that the vertical sleeve is for me. Gastric bypass may have been difficult after my gallbladder surgery - something about scar tissue. The sleeve was what I wanted. I had about ten vials of blood drawn.

Next step is meeting with the nutritionist, psych evaluation, barium swallow, EKG, ultrasound and Echo, and a sleep study. I have to lose 15 pounds on my own before hey will send in the paperwork to request surgery. Post op diet is a regular diet - not liquids. They said they don't do full liquids pre-surgery because it makes patients miserable and we have to learn how to eat less. I'm going to have a hard time with no drinking right before and after meals but I know I can do it.

Feeling good about making the first step.

Congrats on making the move!!

Thank you elode. Honestly I am a bit scared to go through the process again, do all the testing, and get my hopes up. I'm afraid my insurance will deny me again. I have new insurance since the last time I tried and they seem better but you never know.

Margie, try working on not drinking during meals now, then by the time you have the surgery you'll be a pro! Good luck on your tests and insurance acceptance.

I will try Less of Jess. I have appointments with nutritionist and ekg on 5/6 and I meet with the surgeon on 5/26. Prior to that I have to schedule psych evaluation and sleep test. It's exciting. I need to keep a food journal.....it will be rough but I have to do it.