As of yesterday, I dropped another pound to put me within range to complete the pre-surgery "written test". This test is required by Northern CA Kaiser to show that we've read the informational binder, and we know the inherent risks and major lifestyle changes associated with surgery. And we know what to do to get and keep the weight off and what behaviors will put the weight back on even with a smaller stomach. I mailed my completed test yesterday and will hopefully hear from them later this week or early next week to schedule the psych evaluation. The psych eval is required to make sure we know that surgery by itself won't take the weight off or keep the weight off. There are lifestyle changes, challenges, and they want to make sure we are aware that we will have to follow the vitamin and eating regimen forever. Anyway, I'm thrilled to be within 5 pounds of my surgery weight!!! I know they're backlogged for psych evaluations, but I'm still hoping to have mine in September or October and hopefully have surgery in November!
Tonight is yoga. I'm hoping to find time for some cardio so I can burn more calories. Since I may not have time to hit the gym, I will try for a short walk after yoga.
Update: Just talked to Nancy, the Bariatric Coordinator at Kaiser Fremont...I'm officially on the waiting list for a psych eval. She said that one of their psychologists had to quit abruptly because her husband was abruptly transferred out of the country. She said that a replacement psychologist has been hired, but it might be September before I can get an appointment. I asked her if I could go to another location for the psych eval, and she said she'll call Sacramento to see if they can get me in for an eval there. Fingers crossed. I also asked her to remove my request for a December surgery from the record. I want the surgery ASAP and will take a cancellation. :D
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