My Appointment

I had my first consultation today with my surgeon for my Weight Loss Surgery, (WLS). The wait was horrible. We got there around 10am, my appointment was at 10:30 and I was told to be there 30 minutes early. I wasn't called to a room until a little after 12pm. o.O Not a great first visit as far as that goes.

Once I was called back, I was weighed, blood pressure taken, temp taken, etc... They gave me the option to have a print out of my weight sheet, which told everything from my weight to my BMI to my water percentage, and finally my goal weight. Their goal and my goal are completely different, lol. The sheet said 165lbs, but that's no good for this Momma. I'm going for at least 135, possibly 115. I have been this big fat girl my whole adult life. I'm not about to undergo this life changing surgery and not take complete and total advantage of it. I want to be the woman that walks down the street and all the husbands turn and slap their wives. LOL!  ;P

No really, I want to be healthy. I want to be able to run and play with my babies and I want to be here to see them become adults. Of course after being this big for this long, I want to look nice too, but my driving force is my kids and my health.

We talked quite a bit and had a short Q&A, and then she handed me two manuals, one for Gastric Bypass and one for the Sleeve. They are leaning toward the Sleeve for me, with the ultimate decision left to me. I'm not sure yet which one I'll be going through. It's a good thing I'm in like 20 support groups on FB for this surgery, lol. I have 6 months to figure it out, as I have to be on a monitored diet for 6 months first for my insurance to pay for it. I'm sure I will be at least closer to a decision by then. Gotta wait and see who has what complications with which surgery, lol

I have to go back for lab work, my consultation with my Nutritionist, and a stress test. Then I have to get cleared by a cardiologist.

I haven't really received much support from family and friends thus far, but I don't care. This is for me and my kids. I'm moving forward so that I don't continue how I have been going and end up dying young due to a heart attack, stroke or cirrhosis of the liver, (I have NASH which could lead to cirrhosis).

I am nervous and anxious and so so excited all at the same time.

And just to let you know exactly why I need this surgery...I am sitting here typing this about this surgery while eating a second helping of beef tips and rice. :/ I'm drinking water though. :)

And yes, I know that I still have to eat right and exercise after surgery lol, thank goodness I will have a tool to help me do just that, right?! :P

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The girls are doing good today. Clara was even able to go play at her friends house for a few hours tonight. Mary's a little sore, so she stayed home, but she's doing better. Her attitude is another story...

Kat has had a rough day as far as her behavior goes. I'm not really sure what's going on. It's literally as if a switch is flipped from day to day. :( I can't wait to get her to her psychologist. I just want her back to her old self. </3

Aiden had a blast tonight. He found a toy drink pitcher outside next to his water table and a light bulb went off. He filled it up and threw it on my Mom. LOL! That started an hour long water fight. He's a mess, lol

I love my kids. I am so thankful for all of them. <3

(My little man after he got soaked from his little impromptu water fight, lol)