So, I went to the Bariatric Information Seminar today. It is the first step in the journey. I didn’t really learn a lot that I hadn’t already known from my own research, but I was impressed with the Doctor. He is the same age as me and seemed to truly enjoy helping people with this issue.

It seems like it’ll be a long process. I’m lucky though, because of my insurance, it cuts off 3 months of the prep work time. The nurse said most insurances require a 6 month, supervised diet prior to approval of the surgery. With my insurance, it only requires 3 months, as long as it’s done by their office. I suppose that gives you time to change your mind and/or get your mind set on the big change you will be making to your life.

Another thing I really liked about this office is that they have every type of support you could think of. You will have follow up’s with the doctor’s for the rest of your life. They also provide nutrition counseling, psychological counseling (which really interests me), exercise specialists, support groups….you name it.

I’ve always thought that this would be something that I wouldn’t even consider, but it’s just to the point that I think this is my best option.  I still haven’t decided whether I want to do the Gastric Sleeve or the Gastric Bypass.  That is something that I will discuss with the doctor when I have my one on one and see what he thinks is my best option.  I have had several “issues” in the past I need to discuss with him.  I went ahead and scheduled my Dr. appt after the seminar, so my one on one with the doctor will be on July 9th.

Again, wish me luck on my journey, and to me making the right decisions.