Alfred Day

Well, I'm new here, and this was my first post. So I guess I'm discovering that it is apparently not.

There are a total of four classes on Wednesday afternoons you have to complete in order to get approved for the surgery. They're from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. I started at the beginning of August, but was traveling at the end of the month for work, so I had to complete the last two classes in September. I will say the classes were very helpful in getting me mentally prepared for what I'm going to have to do. Also don't forget you have to attend at least one Support group on the first Wednesday at 6:30. This may be because I'm a restarter (started the process once but didn't follow through) but it was my understanding everyone had to complete the classes. I could be wrong.

Finally finished the classes and made appointments with the Psychologist and Dr. Baggs today. When I called to make the appointment for the Psych visit I asked about the surgeon appointment as well. I'm glad I did, as I got the sense this was already supposed to have been scheduled and someone forgot about it.

I'm attending the last class next Wednesday so I'll be able to schedule the Psych appointment after that. Haven't had an appointment with a surgeon yet. I'm doing this solo as my family all lives 2-6 hours away so I want to make sure my surgery is at a time when I can get off work easily.