Today I would have to say was the best day of my life! I went to my appointment in Louisville, KY, today expecting that I would be seeing my Registered Nurse. Instead I saw everyone expect my surgeon, of course. I got to see my Psychiatrist, Dietician and my Registered Nurse. I thought that I would have to go back at different times to see them since I’ve read other people’s blogs and that’s what they’ve had to do. I was shocked when they sat me down and said I would be seeing all of them today. I love this place! They were all extremely nice and between each one of the specialists I had to see, the waiting time was less than ten minutes!

Today they gave me some more informational packets that are truly beneficial. They told me about the before, during and after procedures that would have to take place around my surgery, which I’m going for the LAP-BAND (REALIZE BAND). My surgeon mostly does the REALIZE BAND instead of the LAP-BAND AP system because the REALIZE BAND causes fewer problems because one size fits all.

Here is some beneficial information Norton Hospital gave me:

(For support groups, info about obesity)

American Obesity Association

http://www.obesity.org

American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS)

http://www.asbs.org

What to expect day of surgery:

Blood drawn – at surgeon’s expense

X-ray

Blood sugar testing

^{**All of the testing is made by what the surgeon orders prior to the surgery}

I am literally too excited about January and the months that continue. I’m ready for my new life and I’m willing to go any distance to have it, within reason of course.

I’m going to continue to read this informational binder and put more details into my blog!