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Monday Was a Beast but I'm Glad I Did It

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I did alot on Monday, March 17th. First I got up and dressed my sleeping five year old. I did this because we had to leave earlier than usual and I wanted my baby to get as much rest as possible. Then I dropped my baby off at the school's day care. I had to be at my doctor's appt at 7:30 am. Of course I got there late and I had to wait for another patient, who apparently was there on time to be seen. Then I spoke with a Physician's Assistant student for - hmm 20 minutes before I spoke with my doctor. I didn't really mind speaking to the PA that long because he has had gastric bypass and was very supportive. Of course I was rushed for time - cuz I had to make a 2.5 hour drive to my surgeon’s lap band class. Anyway, they finally sent me out of there with my prescriptions for my pre-op blood work and EKG. Why did I think I could do the doctor's visit and the test in 45 minutes:blink:? No way. The wait for the EKG and Blood work seem to be an eternity but was more like 30 minutes or a little more. I left to arrive at my 10:00 am lap band class at 9:30am:confused2:. Remember it’s a 2.5 hour drive. There I am speeding in my putt-putt that starts to shake rattle and roll as soon as I APPROACH 60 mph. I was given permission to be late - not to miss the whole class. At 10:44 I finally mustered the courage to call my surgeon's office and say I was not going to make the class and that I would call back to reschedule both my class and my surgery date :crying::thumbup::wink2::smile:. I didn't reach the teacher because of course, she was teaching the class. I left a message on her voice mail. Still I had a 1:45 pm appt. with my surgeon so I kept driving in to my surgeon's office. Well I get there and the place is opened to walk in but close to receive service because its lunch time. I sit and wait. While waiting I read lap band literature. Not much was new so I'm thinking I could write a booklet about it myself. Anyway, lunch is finally over and they take my information and co-pay. Then Cathy, the surgery teacher, comes out and tells me to read more information that she takes out of a huge folder the receptionist gave me. I read it and then she takes me back and gives me a one-on-one class. My surgeon's office is great. During the class my surgeon pops in to do my visits - sees we're not done and says, "I'll wait." Pretty cool huh? Anyway I get my visit done. They try their best to calm my nerves - they did - My stomach is doing flips but I'm not freaking :eek: out anymore. My visit is over by 2:45. I go get something to eat because of course I have not eaten all day. At 3:00 pm I am off for another 2.5 hour drive heading to my baby's school for pick up :tt1:. Whew!!! What a Day.

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I did alot on Monday, March 17th. First I got up and dressed my sleeping five year old. I did this because we had to leave earlier than usual and I wanted my baby to get as much rest as possible. Then I dropped my baby off at the school's day care. I had to be at my doctor's appt at 7:30 am. Of course I got there late and I had to wait for another patient, who apparently was there on time to be seen. Then I spoke with a Physician's Assistant student for - hmm 20 minutes before I spoke with my doctor. I didn't really mind speaking to the PA that long because he has had gastric bypass and was very supportive. Of course I was rushed for time - cuz I had to make a 2.5 hour drive to my surgeon’s lap band class. Anyway, they finally sent me out of there with my prescriptions for my pre-op blood work and EKG. Why did I think I could do the doctor's visit and the test in 45 minutes:blink:? No way. The wait for the EKG and Blood work seem to be an eternity but was more like 30 minutes or a little more. I left to arrive at my 10:00 am lap band class at 9:30am:confused2:. Remember it’s a 2.5 hour drive. There I am speeding in my putt-putt that starts to shake rattle and roll as soon as I APPROACH 60 mph. I was given permission to be late - not to miss the whole class. At 10:44 I finally mustered the courage to call my surgeon's office and say I was not going to make the class and that I would call back to reschedule both my class and my surgery date :crying::biggrin::wink2::smile:. I didn't reach the teacher because of course, she was teaching the class. I left a message on her voice mail. Still I had a 1:45 pm appt. with my surgeon so I kept driving in to my surgeon's office. Well I get there and the place is opened to walk in but close to receive service because its lunch time. I sit and wait. While waiting I read lap band literature. Not much was new so I'm thinking I could write a booklet about it myself. Anyway, lunch is finally over and they take my information and co-pay. Then Cathy, the surgery teacher, comes out and tells me to read more information that she takes out of a huge folder the receptionist gave me. I read it and then she takes me back and gives me a one-on-one class. My surgeon's office is great. During the class my surgeon pops in to do my visits - sees we're not done and says, "I'll wait." Pretty cool huh? Anyway I get my visit done. They try their best to calm my nerves - they did - My stomach is doing flips but I'm not freaking :eek: out anymore. My visit is over by 2:45. I go get something to eat because of course I have not eaten all day. At 3:00 pm I am off for another 2.5 hour drive heading to my baby's school for pick up :tt1:. Whew!!! What a Day.

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