6 Weeks

Well it has been six weeks since I seen Dr. Benedetto. He wanted to see how I did losing weight on my own. So over the last six weeks, I began watching what I ate and exercising more than I had in many years.

That was for the first 3 weeks, than as those close to me and my family know, the next 3 weeks after that were chaos. Incredibly stressful and busy. Needless to say it was not the optimal environment for weight loss.

I was not looking forward to seeing the doctor and honestly, I was thinking surgery was a really, really bad idea.

So, how did I do? Well I was down almost 10lbs. The doctor impressed, but still feels gastric bypass is my best option.

I had had a really difficult time getting hold of the Doctor who does the mental heath evaluation, so doctor Benedetto’s office is going to help me set up those appointments.

I’m also very concerned about my insurance coverage. My Aetna plan has a $10,000 max for gastric bypass, which has me very concerned. Well, the doctor’s office is going make those calls and help me figure out, just what that means.

So, I’ve got 6 more weeks to lose weight and I’m hoping to impress the doctor enough that he will reconsider the Lap band.

So for now, stay tuned.

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~ by jlapine on May 22, 2010.