Things are changing.....

In the past month lots of things have happened. The Bariatric Surgeon's office called and my insurance approved me for the Roux-en Y. I am scheduled for April 20, 2009. I am very excited. Tomorrow I go to the Surgeon's office to meet with the exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and to get my high protein food. I was not aware of the 2 weeks of high protein food which will shrink the liver and make it easier for the surgeon to perform the procedure laprascopically. This weekend was my last free food weekend. I am assuming I will get the high protein food and start on it immediately. I go back the following Monday for bloodwork and to meet with the surgeon to have any final questions answered before surgery takes place the Monday after that.

I am very excited. I can't wait. It feels like I'm turning a new chapter in my life. I am mentally ready for whatever happens. I am going into this with an open mind. I think that I am in for some rough roads post-surgery but nothing that I can't handle. I am lucky to have co-workers that I can ask about what to expect before, during, or after the procedure. I realize that everyone reacts to the surgery differently both physically and mentally, but I really feel that I have a good support system set up.