Doctor Appointment Update

The Bariatric Center wanted me to see a pulmonologist to confirm that I was okay to have surgery.  I wrote on my initial form that I have asthma.  Way back in high school I was prescribed an inhaler for sports related asthma. My last attack was in 1996. So.... why did I write that I have asthma on the form originally you ask??  Well, it said previous condition and in my mind it was a previous condition.... not realizing it was over 16 years ago--- where did that time go???

This meant seeing another doctor out of the Quad network-- ugh.  This also means more out of pocket money.  I called the Bariatric Center and got the okay to have my doctor write a letter saying I haven't had an attack since high school and was safe for surgery.  Thank goodness I have a wonderful Quad doctor.  She called Elmbrook Hospital and got my Pulmonary Function test scores and decided that YES she would write me a letter saying I am not a concern!!  What a relief :)

I have two last appointments this next week.  Monday, I have a group dietitian class at Elmbrook and Thursday is my psych evaluation.  After these two doctors send in their reports a letter will be sent to the insurance company saying I have completed all of the steps.  I am so excited and yet nervous to be this close to the end.  We are looking to having surgery in July..... which is closer than I thought.

It has been a long process, but I am grateful there is a process to follow.  If I would have been able to have surgery back in November when I started, I don't think I would have been very successful.  I have learned so much about myself and my eating habits.  I loved food and have learned that food is not my entire life, but part of my life that helps me survive.  I don't live for meals and snacks anymore and feel good about who I am.  This is my life and I will succeed in living healthier for myself and my family!!!

I CAN DO IT!!!