Month long lurker

[DownInSocal 12]

Hi All, I have lurked for a month and asked one question a little while ago. I changed my name because it was way too long.

My consultation is tomorrow morning. It was supposed to be last week but was moved. My Dr. called me yesterday and seems very nice and asked many questions. I meet the NIH guidelines for surgery which was my biggest worry. My BMI is 37.5 with hypertension. I have been big most of my life. I would like to be healthy and shop in the normal section of the store. There is so much cute stuff and I get stuck with moo-moo shirts.

I am lucky and don't think I have to worry about insurance. I am under Navy care with secondary coverage also. After reading the boards I understand how lucky I am to have this part not be a worry.

I am nervous. I will report back after my consultation tomorrow.

:thumbup:

[MacMadame 81]

Let us know how it goes!

[Brandy~ 2]

Hello and welcome :biggrin: So you went on the 28th? How'd it go?

[DownInSocal 12]

Well I am a canidate.

I have to:

Lose 10lbs

Make 2 appts with the nutrition center

Take two classes

Take a written test

Have blood and urine tests

Have an Upper GI (some reflux now)

Have a chest x-ray

Have an EKG

Have a gallbladder ultrasound

Have a cardio colsult (took phen phen in the early 90's)

Have a pulmonary function test (was a smoker)

Have a physc evaluation (take Effexor now)

I need to decide between the sleeve and the lap-band. I will be posting more in the sleeve section later. I am leaning to the sleeve now (no offense to the bandsters!)