Hey Team BP,

Leaving now for my bariatric seminar at Scripps Mercy. This is a required component of the Kaiser bariatric Options classes in order to be approved since they are contracted through Scripps to perform the operation, and before they give you a surgery date.

Am attending the seminar extremely early in the game (usually most don't do the seminar until after their classes are over or the month before they finish), but it's the only date with school starting in two weeks/work travels that won't conflict with the schedule or risk my placement in the Kaiser program. I may get my date earlier because of being over a 40 BMI and having a co-morbidity.

Am a bit nervous to do the psychiatric testing because I've been diagnosed with a mood disorder and eating disorder, but everything I've read so far says not to worry due to the commonality of eating disorders/psychiatric issues in our community.

Anyway, here I go.

*Queue Rocky Balboa Theme*

Best of luck to you! Just be honest and open....and you'll do great!!!