Well I went to my doctors appointment on Thursday excited and ready to go. The coordinator (Tammy) came in and said everything looks good, I have even lost some weight and we were going to start the pre-surgery diet tomorrow!! I was never so happy to have someone tell me I was not going to b able to eat... then

The surgeon comes in and tells me that the psychologist had some concerns about how I would handle the changes post-op and there were concerns about possible binging (not to say that he is saying I have a problem with this nor is he diagnosing me with this)...

this has NEVER been an issue for me and I have no idea where he is getting this but I now get to go see him for a few appointments and when he feels everything is ok we can reschedule...

The surgeon was great about it he said that we could not care and go ahead and do the band and just deal with things if they came up but he wanted to know that I was ready to make such a huge life altering decision and that we were partners in a colaberation.

Which is great to know that he cares but I was so stoked and felt just devistated... but managed to get home b4 i broke down and cried over it.

I see the psychologist again on Monday at 10:00 so we will see what his concerns are and what other hoops I am going to have to jump through to get another surgery date.

I have of course been to work and cancelled my sick leave and am waiting still somw more.

More to come after Mondays appointment I guess.

Thanx for listening to the rambling,

Kim

Yippee!! So glad to hear it! Keep us posted.

Well heard from the surgeons office this morning and we are on for June 3!!!

See the surgeon for final appt and to sign consent forms and to start the pre-surgery diet on May 22... I know that means I'll be on the diet for the field trip but that's ok... It will help me be BUSY and not thinking about not being able to eat :angry_smile:

And my mom is coming as a chaperone too so she will be in town still on the day of the surgeory. She is sitll asking if I am sure I want to really do this maybe being here will help ease her mind a little

Well heres to counting the days again!!!!

woo hooo

I'm glad to see that everything is all worked out and that you are cleared for surgery.

On the other end, you will have so much fun on your daughter's 8th grade trip. I went with my daughter 8th grade trip four years ago and loved it so much I took my family back at Christmas the same year. We went to DC, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, Richmond, Amish Country and Gettysburg. We loved Virginia so much that we hope to live there some day. It's a very pretty state. Have fun in New York!

So glad things worked out for you and you don't have to wait too long! The field trip will be a blast and you will ahve something to look forward to when you get home. I know it kinda sucked at first, but it really seems like it worked out better for you with your mom being there and everything.