http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/Iteach-preK's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/2009/01/04/next-week-holds---/Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:57:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/2009/01/04/next-week-holds---/Next week the week of 5 Jan -9 Jan is a big week for me.<br/><br/>I have my vascular surgeon appointment for Monday.  At this time it will assertain whether or not I need to have a Greenfield filter for the surgery.  Dr. Murphy was against the appointment initially because he did ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,211943/Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:58:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,211943/One week down with the cpap.  I am noticing I am NOT as tired as I used to be. I am also kinda silly as I was not using the ramp feature incorrectly which would explain why I was getting such a blast at the beginning and not the gradual ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,210332/Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:50:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,210332/The Cpap was delievered today.  it is set higher than I wanted, or expected but hey...NOTHING surprises me with this doctor's office. I finally can get started on the month of cpap to get my clearance for surgery. Wooo Hoooo!!!!<br /> I just wish I was done with the month. I ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,209431/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:31:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,209431/I have so many things to be thankful for this year...here is a partial list:<br /> 1) I am realtively healthy.<br /> 2) My hubby has survived 5 surgeries this year and still loves and supports me and our son.<br /> 3) My son is a great son, good school citizen and is ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,208484/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:37:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,208484/Well, it isn't!!!!<br /> I had to call and cancel my long awaited cpap mechine appointment AS WELL AS my vascular surgeon appointment. <br/><br/>Why you may wonder.<br/><br/>Well, being the wonderful human being you are, I will tell you. <br/><br/>My DH is having surgery # F-I-V-E, yes 5!!!   this year.   I tell ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,205143/Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:17:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,205143/she waits outside the double wide glass doors impatiently looking in while tapping her fingers on the glass.  She openly sighs...Open, Open, Open!  That kind of anticipation is what I am feeling.  I just want to go to the vascular surgeon and have my appointment.  I am waiting and waiting ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,202436/Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:25:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,202436/Greetings one and all!  Or should I say, greetings to anyone who might read my post.<br />    I have my appointment for my vascular surgeons consultation for the vena cava filter.  I have been told I will most likely be in the catagory of "it's up to you". If I ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,199450/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,199450/   I got my sleep study results.... and guess what???....I have sleep apnea!!  No, s*&t sherlock!  Now I definately have to have a cpap mechine for a minimum of 4 weeks before my clearance. I tried again to call the other pulmonologist, but got no answer at 5. I forgot ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,199215/Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,199215/Our doc has us see a vascular surgeon before the surgery, and though my pulm clearence is not in; the surgeons office is gettting my vascular appointment for me now. Whooo hooo! <br /> it is late and I am tired<br /> thanks for reading<br /> teachhttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,198604/Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:24:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/IteachPreK/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,198604/I passed the cardio. <br /> woo hoo!<br /> I really did not expect anything less... but it is good that I am ok to have surgery. When I called I asked if there was anything I should worry about she said...no, you're good.<br /> Great News!!!<br/><br/>Let's get it all sent to insurance...unfortunately ...