I was anxious and excited today. I think the reality was hitting that I am really going to do this. Now for some crazy reason, I made my OB/GYN annual check up for this day. By the end of the day, I had taking my clothes on and off so much, I felt like maybe I should be getting paid!:tt2:
My pre-op lasted about and 1hr and 45minutes. I spoke with the surgeon who reviewed all my records, talked a little about the surgery, then he turned me over to the nurse who went of some reminders and had me to sign some papers. My doctor also had lap-band surgery, so he's really patient with you for the most part. I then went for some labs--chest X-ray, EKG, gave some blood, urine sample, and swabbed my nose for some test--not sure, hope he didn't find any boogers lol.
I go back 12-30-09 to meet with the dietician--I start my pre-op on New Year's Eve (somewhat appropriate, new year, new life
My husband is supportive but still nervous. Feels like I may leave him (he is obese as well). At this point, I have reassured him that I not going to turn into this evil skinny woman, but as I told him I am focussing on me and that there's nothing I can do about his insecurities--he would have to work them out. Selfish of me? I don't think so. He understands. His insurance is terrible and does not cover as surgery. We are probably going to add him to mind so that he can do the surgery himself, but right now, I have to do this for me first.
