Had my first appointment today (7 hrs)

Chicagoboy · March 4, 2005

I got there at 9:10 am and left at 3:45 longer than I thought it would be.

I'm excited to start the prcocess but they have a 8 week program I must follow before they sign off on my chart and turn me over to the Doc for the LB.

I must log all of my eating and exercise for 8 weeks before my next appointment. 6 days a week 45 minutes a day of exercise to build up my heart and lungs for surgery. 6 small food portions per day on a seperate form. I also need to have my promary Doc complete a phsyical and order and complete a sleep study before I go back.

My second appointment is early May and if all goes well I will have the LB in May or June if I need to move it out. I expect insurance to turn me down (Blue Cross) since Illinois and Florida I was told are the worst states to get approval from. I have my check book ready regardless.

I tipped the scales at a all time high 280 at 6'1 BMI 39.

By Christmas I should be down to 240 or less but I expect to drop 10 to 15 before the LP install date.

New Hope · March 4, 2005

Sounds like a great plan! And remember, we didn't gain this weight overnight, so a few more days/weeks aren't going to hurt us. So glad everything is moving forward for you.

the best me · March 4, 2005

Wow, you are so organized about this! That sure is a long day at the Dr.s office. I know they are making you do these things, but you will benefit for it in the end. Way to go Chicagoboy!