pammieanne

My experience is flying by as well! I had my consultation with the surgeon and my first NUT appt on 2/4. Since then I've had a full blood panel, EKG, PFG, sleep study, PT class, pysch eval, and another NUT appt. I have one more NUT appointment tomorrow, and then I think I'm done with everything my insurance company requires and my next step will be to have it all turned in to insurance and then meet for a pre-op appointment to schedule surgery. I'm really hoping for next month! I fine it interesting how much this varies so much for everyone, all based on insurance... you'd think that the insurance companies would be more consistent across the board.

So I have started the journey to WLS... looks like I've decided to go with the Gastric Bypass. My insurance will cover it as long as I do everything on their list. I've noticed so many talk about 6 months of nutrition classes, and from what I understand I am very lucky in that I don't have to jump that hurdle... thank goodness! I have finished almost everything they have asked of me, with my last nutrition class on Thursday morning. I'm really hoping to get the surgery next month because I'd like to have time to heal before summer really kicks in! I'm exicted and nervous about this, but mostly excited. I do find it interesting how many different paths each one takes according to their doctor and insurance... I would have expected more continuity on all of this - for example, my doctor doesn't want me drinking Premier Protein shakes after surgery... Bariatric Advantage, or Chike brands... according to the nutritionist, the Premier Protein ones don't have the 'right' Proteins to absorb... but I actually really love Premier Protein Shakes, and drink them now for Breakfast. I live near Oklahoma City... anyone else out there close to me? Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and looking forward to learning so much from all of you!