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Pre-Op Sleeve Gastrectomy - My journey so far



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I've been thinking a lot about my journey and my decision for this surgery, I know everyone's journey is different but we all have a few things in common.. we all want to change our lifesyles.. we all love and respect ourselves enough to do it.. here is my journey so far.. (dates, tests, and jumping through hoops)

My Journey to date..

April 14, 2014 - Dr. Jonson Seminar - Highland Hospital - Rochester, NY

May 5, 2014 - Psyche Evaluation

May 8, 2014 - Nutrition Seminar Class

May 29, 2014 - Intake Medical with PA Julie Anne Leo

June 5, 2014 - Cardio Intake Dr. Jason Pacos

June 9, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella

June 10, 2014 - Gal Bladder Ultrasound

June 12, 2014 Cardio Testing - Passed/Cleared

June 18, 2014 - sleep Study intake with Dr. Jacob Dominik

June 25, 2014 - Yearly Mamogram - Elizabeth Wendy Breast Clinic

June 30, 2014 - Dr. Lael Forbes Seminar

July 7, 2014 - OBGYN - Dr. Joan Chism

July 10, 2014 - Sleep Study - Overnight

July 14, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella - One on One

July 23, 2014 - Sleep Study Results - A-Pap prescribed - Hypopnea Diagnosis (shallow breathing) - do not have sleep apnea

Aug. 5, 2014 - Respiratory Specialist - A-Pap pick up and instruction

Aug 11, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella - Passed over for Surgery - received a phone call this same day with appointment for the surgeon.

Aug 19, 2014 - Initial meeting with Surgeon, Dr. Lael Forbes - (will submit to insurance for approval & will be scheduled for surgery after this appointment)

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