Initial Consult Has Come & Gone

[Dragon64 142]

I had my initial consult today with Dr. Todd Foreman at the Alabama Surgical Associates today. My wife, the conscientious objector was there by my side. I was nervous, my blood pressure hitting a high of 140/80 (Normal for me is 121/71). I had 28 questions ready for Dr Foreman, many of which he answered in his initial introduction. I'm nervous, yes I am. But excited and anxious too. The doctor was really easy going, and did not come off like a time-share salesman. He examined me, sked me as many questions as I asked hime, and he completely put me at ease. I was given a lot of information to digest this weekend, otherwise I am on my way. My colonoscopy was done in the last five years, so I am good there; I am scheduled for a stress test next week; H-Pylori test along with a butt-ton of blood work was done today; and I am scheduled for a visit with my dietician in April. After that, all I have to do is manage 6-monthly visits in the next 180 days (beginning Monday), and then I will probably get a surgery date for sometime in September. I initially thought August, but it is all dependent on the doctor visits.

So yea, I'm excited to begin down this road, hopefully the wife will come around (she is not to hip on weight loss surgery).

[brookelynzoo 13]

I had my initial consult today with Dr. Todd Foreman at the Alabama Surgical Associates today. My wife, the conscientious objector was there by my side. I was nervous, my blood pressure hitting a high of 140/80 (Normal for me is 121/71). I had 28 questions ready for Dr Foreman, many of which he answered in his initial introduction. I'm nervous, yes I am. But excited and anxious too. The doctor was really easy going, and did not come off like a time-share salesman. He examined me, sked me as many questions as I asked hime, and he completely put me at ease. I was given a lot of information to digest this weekend, otherwise I am on my way. My colonoscopy was done in the last five years, so I am good there; I am scheduled for a stress test next week; H-Pylori test along with a butt-ton of blood work was done today; and I am scheduled for a visit with my dietician in April. After that, all I have to do is manage 6-monthly visits in the next 180 days (beginning Monday), and then I will probably get a surgery date for sometime in September. I initially thought August, but it is all dependent on the doctor visits.
So yea, I'm excited to begin down this road, hopefully the wife will come around (she is not to hip on weight loss surgery).

Congrats on all the work put in so far. My husband was not thrilled about my surgery but he’s still been supportive and at this point I think he’s over his worries. I was sleeved on 2/7

[BostonWLKC 807]

Congrats on starting the journey- it is worth it! My husband wasn’t keen on it either but supportive in the end! Keep us updated as you progress


HW 242
SW 236- Bypass December 20, 2017
CW 195
GW#1- 199
GW#2- 175
5’6”