|
Appointments |
Progress |
| Psychological Evaluation - October 31st, 2001 | This was just the intake process, I have my next appointment 11/16/01 |
| Physical with family doctor - November 2nd, 2001 | My Physical went very well. My doctor is so supportive of this surgery which, makes the experience more comforting to me. I am waiting for the blood test to come back. My iron levels have been real low. This is the only thing that will cause problems. |
| Talk Therapy - November 7th, 2001 | My chat went well. It was the first appointment. I will be seeing her every 2 weeks. |
| Psyche Evaluation-November 13th, 2001 | I had my psyche evaluation today and I passed with flying colors. The doctor is going to put the letter together to let the insurance company know that I am ready for this surgery! WAHOO!!! |
| My 1st WLS Group - November 15th, 2001 | Tonight I went to my 1st WLS support group. What a great experience. It was so great meeting people that actually had the surgery and how excellent the look and feel. I plan on attending once a month. |
| Hematologist - November 19th, 2001 | I went to see Dr. Hoesley today. His finding is that I need IRON. So starting today, I will be faithful in taking my iron pills. I will see him again in 4 weeks. |
| Another New Doctor...Dr. William Sweet. My 1st appt is 11/26/01 | I decided to switch Doctors due to the travel time. Dr. Kamelgard who is a wonderful person!! His office is in Newark New Jersey. It was 2 1/2 hrs away. I now have found a Doctor in Reading who is 40 mins away. I worried about if I would have complication, the travel time. |
| My appointment with Jane at Dr.
Sweet's office
Monday 11/26/01 |
Well it took me a little over 1 hr to get to the Reading Hospital. The ride was a nice one. I felt very confident going into the interview. Jane was very nice and we had a good conversation. I passed the interview and now I have my schedule interview with Dr. Sweet in February. I can't believe that it's going to take that long, but I will be patient and wait my turn. |
| Appointment with Dr. Sweet - December 18, 2001 | Well, I finally had the pleasure of meeting Dr. William Sweet. First of all, I was late for my appointment (and he wasn't too happy about that). Well talked about "why" I want this surgery, how I found him and why I had family problems. He requested a psychological evaluation AGAIN..even thought I had one 11-13-01. I called up the psycho doctors office and asked them to fax over his findings to Dr. Sweet. He also requested that I get another eco cardiogram. I had this done in May of this year. So I called up my heart doctor and they faxed that over to Dr. Sweet. The last thing I need to do, is try to loose 12lbs by Jan 8th. I am going to do my best and I will eat lots of protein. I am hoping when I see Dr. Sweet on Jan 8th that he gives me a surgery date. I am almost there and will start the new year off with the new me. |
| My next appointment with Dr. Sweet - January 8th @8:30am | Well my appointment went well. I have to loose a total of 15lbs and I am going to do it!! |
| Next appointment with Dr. Sweet - February 20th | Well I did it...I made the weight the Dr. Sweet wanted me to make. I am so glad!! I also got my surgery date. I will have my surgery on April 5th if all goes well. WAHOO |
| Today...March 12th. | I WAS APPROVED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| March 13th pre-op testing |
