- Username: DelanaBoBana
- Location: Elizabethtown, KY, USA
- Member Since: 9/24/2006
- BMI: 36.2
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (12/11/06)
- Surgeon: Kahdi Udobi, M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialKahdi Udobi, M.D.I just had my first surgical consultation today so I really don't have alot of information to form an opinion as to my likes/dislikes with regards to the surgeon or his staff. They were friendly and helpful. Dr. Udobi himself was kind and patient. The process for me is just beginning but thus far, other than the 3 week wait to get an appt, it hasn't been bad. I rec'd a large manual, which I read twice while waiting to be seen. I didn't realize when I went in that I would be wearing a hospital gown, so I hadn't shaved my legs in a few days. Dr. Udobi was unperturbed by that. He said \"Americans worry too much about body hair...\" lol. He asked if I had any questions and if my family was supportive of my having surgery. He said that would be important. He gave me a list of things to do before my next surgical consultation including a heart stress test, some blood work, meet with a psychologist and a dietician, etc. I asked Gayle to put in the Tricare request for surgery so that when everything was completed we could proceed if I was approved. She said she would. If possible, it is important I have the surgery before the holidays so my husband can take some leave to help me with our children, the household jobs, and my recovery. He is a RN/BSN, so having him close by will be of great benefit. All in all, my appt went as well as could possibly be expected. Member Interests
- Board Games & Puzzles - Playing board games, word finds, etc is lots of fun!!
- Movies - Don't like horror movies...big 'fraidy cat. Love Comedy, Romance, Fun movies.
- Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - LOVE to Shop! Bargain hound.
- Home Improvement - Love to make our home as beautiful and well decorated as possible.
- Christianity - It is God and my husband and children that get me through each day.
- Cruises - Went on 1 (7 day cruise on our honeymoon 5 yrs ago) and can't wait to go on more
- Army - My husband is Active Duty.
- LPN - Getting ready to start LPN School.
- BMI over 50 - My BMI is about 55.
- WLS in your 30's - 31 and feel like I am 100.
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OMG!!! I was APPROVED for BARIATRIC... on October 31, 2006 12:07 pm
Wow! I didn't expect it to happen this fast.
I called Tricare just to make sure they had received the claim authorization and they said they had received it and approved it.
I have a 96 day window, beginning Oct 26th, to have the surgery...so that means I will have it Nov, Dec, or Jan. Most likely later than sooner as the surgeon I see only does two surgeries a week and last I heard he was full through mid Dec.
It's for an Open Roux En Y.
I am terrified, but anxious.
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Big week this week. on October 28, 2006 11:24 am
Tuesday I have a 2 hour Psychological Testing, then an appointment with the Dietician. When I get home, it'll be time to take the tots Trick or Treating.
Wednesday I have physical therapy for my knee.
Friday is my Heart Stress Test.
I also plan on calling Tricare this next week and figuring where we stand on my Surgical Preapproval.
Otherwise, just a normal week. Kids in school, my husband working far too many hours, me cleaning house, cooking, paying bills, etc.
Such is life.
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Really thinking alot about WLS today...10/21/06 on October 21, 2006 9:11 am
I have been reading blogs and looking at Before/After pictures this morning. I have a way to go procedural wise to have a date for surgery, but if I keep plugging along, I will get there. Last night I started thinking about what I should do to prepare for the surgery legally...meaning wills, etc. I want to make sure all my thoughts are down so my husband would have less to worry about should something happen. We have the concerns of my first son. He is biologically my ex husbands, but he has been raised by my current husband since he was 2...so even if it is unlikely, I want it known that I want Jonathan to stay with Chris and his baby brother Noah. It is important that he stay in a familiar room/house and school, with a familiar father figure. It's really the only life he has ever known. I think my ex should still have visitation and such, but Chris should remain the primary caregiver. I need to make sure that I have my financial wishes down in writing, and that my family knows I really love them. I need to make everything right with God too. Anyway, I hope I don't need any of those things, but it's a dangerous surgery and it's best I am prepared. I am extremely excited about this surgery. I can't wait to get my approval from Tricare and then set a date with the surgeon. Then, the real countdown will begin. I am going to start walking 15-20 minutes a day j(even if it kills me) ust to build up my endurance and strength so I have as smooth a recovery as possible. I already walk occasionally now, but not as often as I should. I just dread it so much because my knees and hips hurt so badly and I am always so tired. I know it is what I need to do, and if I think about it as a prelude to a surgery, which is where my hope lies as a solution for this obesity disease, then I think that will give me the strength I need to do what needs to be done. I have made a few online friends off of this site. I think that is a wonderful thing!! Well, need to go get some cleaning done. ((((HUGS)))) to all of you. Love, Delana
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I had my appt with the psychologist and... on October 20, 2006 4:48 pm
...have appointments scheduled for the Heart Stress Test (Nov 3rd) and Psychological testing (Oct 31st). I had my initial consultation with the psychologist specializing with bariatric patients and it seemed to go well. I had a lot of paperwork to complete too. I still have a ways to go, but am slowly getting there. I am going to call the surgeons office on Monday to see if the surgery was approved by my insurance. Crossing my fingers.
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