Well – Today I had my appointment with the surgeon.  There really wasn’t much to the appointment.  It was basically getting me set up with other appointments, getting my starting weight and answering any questions I might have.

After speaking with the surgeon and telling him some of my issues, it looks like I’m going to go with the bypass surgery.  I was leaning toward the sleeve to begin with, but one of the major issues I have is acid reflux.  I have a family history of esophageal cancer.  I have had several family member’s pass away from this and I get a scope once a year to keep an eye on mine, and take medicine for it.  The doctor said that a lot of people complain that the sleeve surgery makes reflux worse, yet the  bypass can cure reflux.  SO – after hearing that, there is only one choice for me.  He said he knows it “sounds” more scary and more complicated, but it’s really not.

So, it begins.  There are things I have to do before the surgery is approved.  I set up those appointments today.  I will need to have a sleep study, a psych evaluation, meet with a diet  tech and an exercise specialist.  I’ll also need to attend a support group meeting and get an approval for surgery note from  my doctor. My three month supervised diet with begin on July 18th and after that period is when I will try to get approved for the surgery.  I’m nervous and excited at the same time.

I need to start planning our vacation soon also.  I’m thinking Tommie is wanting to get out of town ASAP. 🙂  Maybe after my Aug 7th appt.  We’re planning on going to see my parents.  I haven’t been to Baltimore since they moved there.  Actually, I’ve never been to Baltimore ever.  It’s part of the country I haven’t visited yet.  I think we are both in need of a get away!!  There are several people I’ve been wanting to visit.  It’s so hard when people are spread out.  I’ll eventually make my rounds!

Well, that is the update for now.  Leave a comment for me if you like. 😀  Or not. 🙂