March 1, 2003
I had my consult with Dr. Kane Jr on Wed. Feb 26th. He is SUCH a nice man! He took time to answer my questions even though he was running behind schedule. I really knew most of the stuff from the obesity seminars that Alexian Brothers does one saturday a month...but I wasn't sure if my surgery would be lap or open...proximal or distal. Dr. Kane told me that I'm a candidate for lap RNY, but that I would need to lose 30lbs first, to lessen the risk of complications. He had me lay down on an exam table and started pressing on me. I think he was trying to feel for anything abnormal. Then I asked if it was gonna be proximal and distal and what that meant. He told me that it's the amount of intestines bypassed. Mine will be distal. I know a lot about the post-op diet from watching Mike go thru this. I know it will be easier for me than it was for him, because when he came home from the hospital, I knew very little about the diet, and stuff he'd need. Now I'm more informed, so I feel more comfortable about everything.
I called Weight For Life when I got home Wednesday, and now I'm waiting impatiently for my surgery date. I hate waiting, but good things come to those who wait. I'm also waiting for my packet from WFL. I guess they send me a packet of info and psychologists that can administer the MMPI I have to take. The first time I took that test...it was kind of long and the results were kind of interesting. But I was in a different place when I took that one. I was going thru my divorce for my first MMPI. I know I'll do well at the eval, too. I know that I'm having this surgery to get my life back, and not so I can be Mrs. America or anything.
My dad's mom is surprisingly supportive of me and this surgery...I was blown away when she got excited for me. I wish my parents and sister would be that excited for me. sigh......oh well...maybe after I come thru surgery with flying colours, eh? Maybe then. Don't get me wrong...they seem more supportive now than before...maybe they're just scared.
I have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Hart on March 20th at 9:30 am, so I have to take that day off, too. I have to fill out more paperwork for that appointment. Then I just have to go to a support group before surgery. I'm HOPING I can have surgery in May. We'll see. I'm trying to put this in God's hands, but it's hard because I hate giving up control. God knows this and loves me in spite of it, so in that I find peace. Will journal more when I have my next appointment. |
