I got there at 9:10 am and left at 3:45 longer than I thought it would be.

I'm excited to start the prcocess but they have a 8 week program I must follow before they sign off on my chart and turn me over to the Doc for the LB.

I must log all of my eating and exercise for 8 weeks before my next appointment. 6 days a week 45 minutes a day of exercise to build up my heart and lungs for surgery. 6 small food portions per day on a seperate form. I also need to have my promary Doc complete a phsyical and order and complete a sleep study before I go back.

My second appointment is early May and if all goes well I will have the LB in May or June if I need to move it out. I expect insurance to turn me down (Blue Cross) since Illinois and Florida I was told are the worst states to get approval from. I have my check book ready regardless.

I tipped the scales at a all time high 280 at 6'1 BMI 39.

By Christmas I should be down to 240 or less but I expect to drop 10 to 15 before the LP install date.

Sounds like a great plan! And remember, we didn't gain this weight overnight, so a few more days/weeks aren't going to hurt us. So glad everything is moving forward for you.

Wow, you are so organized about this! That sure is a long day at the Dr.s office. I know they are making you do these things, but you will benefit for it in the end. Way to go Chicagoboy!

Wow! That's a big first step!!! Hope all goes well for you!!!

Good for you! You are on your way to a better life. It sounds like you will be busy, so the time will fly by for you.

I'm excited for you! Your 8 week program sounds like a good one. Very challenging! Good luck.

Nancy

wow lots of work ahead of you.. But you are going to do well!!! sounds like you have everything down.. Good Luck with it all and Take Care