Reasons why I have not updated sooner: I surprised my husband by flying in on Christmas Day. I fibbed and told him my classes were not over until December 27th, when they were really over December 20th, so he wouldn't suspect anything (first lie I've ever told him, and I kind of felt bad for it, even though it was for a good reason!). So, naturally, I couldn't update about how excited I was that I had graduated, and that I had lost 7 lbs since my last class, and that the 3 months of classes was OVER! ... But anyways. Then, I was sick. Like didn't do anything kind of sick. While recovering from whatever hellacious sickness had taken over me, my family suffered the loss of a loved one. I am, however, still here, and still chugging along.
As I said, I graduated! December 20th, 2011 was my last Options class with Kaiser Fontana. We weighed in, with a doctor as opposed to by ourselves like we had done every other week except the first. Happily, I had lost 7 lbs since my last class. I was very pleasantly surprised!
As I said, I graduated! December 20th, 2011 was my last Options class with Kaiser Fontana. We weighed in, with a doctor as opposed to by ourselves like we had done every other week except the first. Happily, I had lost 7 lbs since my last class. I was very pleasantly surprised!
Here's a run down of the classes, and what was covered each week:
Class #1: Introduction, Expectations
Class #2: Vitamins Overview, Surgical and Medical Information
Class #3: Psych Class- Reasons Why I Eat
Class #4: Nutritional Overview, Calorie basics
Class #5: Balanced Fitness, FITT Principle
Class #6: Food Plan Overview (label reading, meal planning, dining out)
Class #7: Stages of Change, Short Term & Long Term Change (Goal Setting)
Class #8: Meal Plan Review
Class #9: Understanding Surgery/Vitamins & Minerals
Class #10: Post-Surgery Meal Plans
Class #11: Psych Class- Effective Communication, Relapse Prevention Planning
Class #12: Ongoing Lifestyle Changes, Graduation
So now what?
Now I wait.
One of those "don't call us, we'll call you" kind of waits.
The next step is to be scheduled for my psych evaluation. I do need to attend a support group, still, and notify them when I have done so. I did ask if me being a part of a bariatric support forum for over 6 months was sufficient, and was told no. Apparently sharing everything they want you to share and hear about in a support group online isn't as good as in person. -shrugs-. I could argue that, but unfortunately it isn't my decision. Then again, if it was my decision, I'd be scheduled for surgery already!
As I understand, the approximate current wait between the end of classes and surgery is 3 months. After the psych evaluation, there is an appointment with the nutritionist/dietician, and then an appointment with the surgeon.
So, waiting, and hoping I hear something soon, and waiting some more.
Now I wait.
One of those "don't call us, we'll call you" kind of waits.
The next step is to be scheduled for my psych evaluation. I do need to attend a support group, still, and notify them when I have done so. I did ask if me being a part of a bariatric support forum for over 6 months was sufficient, and was told no. Apparently sharing everything they want you to share and hear about in a support group online isn't as good as in person. -shrugs-. I could argue that, but unfortunately it isn't my decision. Then again, if it was my decision, I'd be scheduled for surgery already!
As I understand, the approximate current wait between the end of classes and surgery is 3 months. After the psych evaluation, there is an appointment with the nutritionist/dietician, and then an appointment with the surgeon.
So, waiting, and hoping I hear something soon, and waiting some more.
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