Hi gnoff, please take to heart everything Jiffy said! Powerful words there. She's spot on with ideas about the situation with your mother!
At my clinic, besides proving to the insurance company that I could hang in for 6 months, I also went through a battery of medical tests, such as an endoscopy, chest X-ray, and blood work. Also had an exercise evaluation, a psych evaluation, many types of meetings to help me deal with "head hunger" and many, many meetings with a nutritionist. All of these tests and meetings helped the time go by faster, and before I knew it, it was time for surgery! (I had the Vertical Sleeve done)
To keep motivated, just keep thinking how much better you will feel, how much healthier you will be in time, after surgery. The next 5 months will pass fast, I promise you - just keep your eye on the prize!
I look forward to following your progress!
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