Let's See Where This Takes Me

I got a great phone call today. I have an appointment booked with a specialist about a reduction. This means I've reached another of my goals for my Body by Vi challenge since they refused to book me unless I was under a certain weight. When I called my Doctor's office to let them know and to go ahead and book the appointment they made it sound like it might not be enough. The nurse was saying that if I was in the process of loosing they might want me to reach my ultimate goal weight before they will do anything. It took a little convincing on my part to get her to just call and see if they would book me in.

I find it frustrating that not only do they have this hard and fast number that you must be under that even fitting that might not be enough. I also don't understand why they wouldn't just want to book the appointment anyway. If there is an option that would help other than surgery you would think I could get started with that at any time.

Regardless, the nurse relented and did call to see if they would book the appointment for me. I heard back from the office sooner than I had expected and my appointment is actually not as far away as I had anticipated either. November 4th is the date they have me in for and it works out fairly well with Randall's schedule so I won't have to change it.

I'm looking forward to what they have to say and seeing what recommendations they have for fixing the small hunch back I'm developing and the curve to my rib cage. I am also getting a little more nervous as this desire is coming closer to reality. It should be good to have all the facts to help me make the best and most informed decision about whether or not to have surgery.

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  1. Gombojav TribeAugust 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    May everything work out just as it should! May the doctor and all the staff be the kind who take the time to listen and to understand and work with you towards your goals!

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