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Well I got my psych eval, and my nutrition appt done. A lot simpler than I expected. Next friday I go for my steps to success class. From there on Oct 1 I do 2 more tests. RMR and H pylori test. Time seems to fly. Louise :thumbup:

The RMR was today, they had me lay back for 10 min then I had to blow into a machine from my mouth, to make sure you do this they have a cute little thing that clips your nose shut. My RMR came out as 3% lower than normal, I could have sworn that my metabolic rate would be slower than that. Oh well I guess we all like to think that our matabolism is really really slow. My H Pylori is a OK!! So the 15th I go for my upper GI, and I plan to go to my group meeting on Oct. 6th, then, they can get my paerwork off to Medicare. Soon soon I hope...i bought some of the protein Shake stuff so i could start on it for breakfast. I will start the 1st week of Pre-op Special Diet.. Louise

I went to my steps class, last week, and they recommended a bunch of books, One I am interested in getting post op is: The emotional First Aid kit, A practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Good for reading pre op also. Available at Amazon.com Louise

yes I will, all I know for sure is it has to be 4 hour fasting. And no coffee, which may be hard for me, not really, but I do love my cup of Java in the morning. My appt is 10:30 so will get up early to eat my breakfast and take my pills... Whooppee....I am wondering when they will start me on the preop diet or whatever they call it. My steps to success class is next Friday, will learn more then. Louise

No I have no Idea. But as soon as all the steps are done they will put it into medicare. They told me it is pretty fast. RMR is resting Metabolic Rate. I was the same way until I asked. They are doing the upper GI on October 8th I think. Then I should be done with all the things I have to do. Louise

Thank you so much for the support. I am a little worried about the psych evaluation. All I can think of is what if what if, they don't think I am a good psych risk. I have never been to a psychiatrist. Louise

I am 66 years old and I am just starting the process. I have a psych eval, and a Nutrition eval, on Wednesday. I actually started this process a year ago, by going to the seminar. I am a medicare ins. I was told it takes about a year as they only do a certain amount of Medicare. Then they called me and I went to see the Dr. last week. I have lost 44 lbs since last January. I am not sure why, but a year ago in July, i had a total knee replacement, then in October I had surgery to repair a c3-c4-c5 in my neck, and ever since they have healed up, no more pain, and a heck of a lot more active. I will keep you posted as I hope to continue on with this process.