Six Month Program Start

Jan 08, 2009

So it's official. I started my 6 month Bariatric Surgery Program with Beaver Medical Group. It's a comprehensive program that requires educational classes and participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.

I'm a little resentful about the time I'm having to take off work and time away from home, but I have no choice. I understand why the requirements are in place, but they should make some of these classes in the evening. I'm going to miss enough work when I have the surgery.

I'm being realistic about the processing time for this to be approved and to get my surgery date. I'm hoping that I can have the surgery in August. I usually take two weeks vacation in August anyway, so it will be just like my annual time off (as far as work is concerned).

Beaver refers to two surgery groups: Crown in Murrieta, CA and Pacific Bariatrics in San Diego, CA. San Diego is a bit further, but I am hoping to go there. They have performed 10,000 surgeries as of December 2008 and have earned the seal of excellence in bariatrics. Most importantly though, they use the Lap Band that I would like to have. Crown uses the Realize Band.

I joined WW in November and have gone up and down the same 2 lbs. My goal is to loose 10% by my surgery date. 22 lbs in 6 months. I hope I can do it! Time to focus and try to exercise more.

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