Carmie08
Update
Jan 18, 2008
I am getting closer to my final destination. I have been going back and forth with the surgeons office and my PCP's office regarding my weight history documentation. I think that they finally have everything and I hope that they submitted it to the insurance company this week. I still have my Endoscopy to do, however, this must not have been a requirement for the insurance, just something that Dr. K. needs before doing the surgery which is ok. I want to make sure that things are the way they are supposed to be in order for the surgery to be a success.
I'm getting a little excited as time goes on. I know that I have a long road ahead of me, but it's a road that I plan to walk down in Victory. I would like to say thanks to all of the friends that have made on here, for your encouragement, sharing of information and for your prayers. I look forward to being on the loser's side and sharing my joy and experience with someone else, in hopes that I may be a blessing to him.
Until the next time, everyone be blessed!
I'm getting a little excited as time goes on. I know that I have a long road ahead of me, but it's a road that I plan to walk down in Victory. I would like to say thanks to all of the friends that have made on here, for your encouragement, sharing of information and for your prayers. I look forward to being on the loser's side and sharing my joy and experience with someone else, in hopes that I may be a blessing to him.
Until the next time, everyone be blessed!
Records Update
Jan 03, 2008
Just thought that I would write a lil something since I had little else to do. I recieved a call from the doctors office and they are waiting to get my weight history to submit my file for insurance approval. Needless to say that I was shocked, as I was under the impression that I had to wait to get the results back from my Endoscopy.
So things are really moving along for me. My PCP had supposedly faxed the documents months ago and she showed me the fax cover of when it was sent. I called the pcp's office today to get them to re-fax the documents. I think that I am going to call and see if I can't pick up a copy for myself and send them to Dr. K's office.
I've started by walking on my treadmill, trying to get in at least a half mile to a mile until I can get my endurance built up. I'm just wanting to my heart rate up and believe me, at this point it doesn't take a lot.
So things are really moving along for me. My PCP had supposedly faxed the documents months ago and she showed me the fax cover of when it was sent. I called the pcp's office today to get them to re-fax the documents. I think that I am going to call and see if I can't pick up a copy for myself and send them to Dr. K's office.
I've started by walking on my treadmill, trying to get in at least a half mile to a mile until I can get my endurance built up. I'm just wanting to my heart rate up and believe me, at this point it doesn't take a lot.
After the Hoiday
Dec 25, 2007
Well, I have now made it through the last of my "normal" holidays. When I say normal, I mean that I was able to eat what I wanted and how much I wanted. I thought about the changes that would take place after the surgery and how I really need to prepare myself for the changes. I'm excited and little scared at the same time. I know that God doesn't give us a spirit of fear, yet in my flesh I am bit scared. I try to stay focus on who He is so that I can stay at peace about the surgery.
I will have my Endoscopy in January and that will be my first time going under anestheisa in about 28 years or so and I'm not looking forward to that either. Going under is what bothers me the most about the surgery. Other than that I'm ok. This is all for now, I hope that everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. May the New Year bring about much success in all areas of your lives.
Until the next time, be blessed!
I will have my Endoscopy in January and that will be my first time going under anestheisa in about 28 years or so and I'm not looking forward to that either. Going under is what bothers me the most about the surgery. Other than that I'm ok. This is all for now, I hope that everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. May the New Year bring about much success in all areas of your lives.
Until the next time, be blessed!
Meeting with Nutritionist
Dec 16, 2007
I met with the Jody Rosenburg, one of the nutritionist in Dr. Kuwada's office on Tuesday. My husband went with me for support and to gain information for himself. It was a lot of information and somewhat overwhelming for me. My husband and I asked a lot of good questions and tried to soak all of the information in as she went along. A part of me was sitting there thinking, "girl are you sure that this is what you want to do, cause this is a lot of changes you are going to have to make". Needless to say I couldn't answer myself right then. 
Having this surgery is definitely no walk in the park, it is a lot of hard work. My biggest fear is staying hydrated and getting in enough protein. This is so life changing, I guess you can tell that I'm still a bit overwhelmed. I really liked Jody, she was very kind and easy to talk to. I like the fact that I can go to her as many times that I need to, until I have the diet thing down pack.
I am now waiting to have my Endoscopy completed and then I will be in the approval waiting period. So, until the next time, may all be blessed!
Having this surgery is definitely no walk in the park, it is a lot of hard work. My biggest fear is staying hydrated and getting in enough protein. This is so life changing, I guess you can tell that I'm still a bit overwhelmed. I really liked Jody, she was very kind and easy to talk to. I like the fact that I can go to her as many times that I need to, until I have the diet thing down pack.
I am now waiting to have my Endoscopy completed and then I will be in the approval waiting period. So, until the next time, may all be blessed!
First Support Group Meeting
Nov 27, 2007
I went to my first support group meeting tonight as part of my insurance pre-certification. My husband attended with me. The speaker spoke about her journey and how she has dealt with the holiday, parties and other social events. It was a lot of good information. I didn't ask any questions, but there were others who asked questions that had crossed my mind.I've gotten passed the fear of having the surgery to wondering whether or not I will be successful because of the small amount of food that you now eat and the possibility of losing my hair. As the time gets closer and I press on towards the goal of having the surgery, I think that I need to begin to work on the way I think about food as well as how much I eat. My husband is very supportive and wants me to happy and healthy, so I thank God for him. Until the next time all who read my blog, be blessed!
Physcial with PCP
Nov 13, 2007
Well, I forgot to mention in my last post that I went to have a physical with my PCP a week ago tomorrow and she put me on some medicine for high blodd pressure. I think that it was ineveitable, however, I wasn't happy to have to deal with it. I had been keeping a slight headache for a few weeks now. The last time I saw my PCP and when I went to my consultation my blood pressure was up.
My PCP an an EKG on me and everything was good, so I was glad for that. Blood pressure like diabetes runs in my family on both sides, so I'm now back to working out at least 3 times a week. I understand that I can't go through with the surgery if my blood pressure is up. So this is where I am at this point.
Until the next time, be blessed!
My PCP an an EKG on me and everything was good, so I was glad for that. Blood pressure like diabetes runs in my family on both sides, so I'm now back to working out at least 3 times a week. I understand that I can't go through with the surgery if my blood pressure is up. So this is where I am at this point.
Until the next time, be blessed!
Personal Trainer Visit
Nov 12, 2007
I had my first visit with the personal trainer used by my doctor's group. His name is C.J. Williams and he is awesome! I hd to do a fitness test which was a trip in itself, but overall I did pretty good. C.J. was very encouraging and easy to talk to. He appeared to have his clients best interest at heart and wants us all to do well with the diet and excercise before and after surgery. He asked me to begin with 30 minutes a day and then work up to addding additional time as I can. So I started this past Saturday, skipped Sunday and went walking today. I enjoy exercising when I get into a routine, however, when I stop, it's ery hard for me to start back.
Well, I will have all of my precertification requirements done by January. Everything is lining up so quickly, a part of me is a little scared. But God didn't give us a spirit of fear, so I just pray and keep on pushing forward.
Until the next time, everyone be blessed!
Well, I will have all of my precertification requirements done by January. Everything is lining up so quickly, a part of me is a little scared. But God didn't give us a spirit of fear, so I just pray and keep on pushing forward.
Until the next time, everyone be blessed!
Update from consultation
Nov 03, 2007
My consultation went well with Dr. Kuwada. I met surgical assistant, I'm going to call him Dr. V, because I don't want to mess up his name. I also met with Connie the person that handles the insurance and other appointments needed for pre-certification. I took my son with me since my husband was out of town. The meeting went well and I asked a lot of questions and I feel as though I was well informed of the risks of both the lap band and the RNY. I was undecided about which surgery that I wanted to have, but after my meeting with both doctors, I think that I am leaning towards the RNY now.
A part of me is still undecided and nervous, just feeling a bit emotional about the whole thing. When I look into the mirror, I'm like I don't look like I weigh 338 lbs, but when I look at recent pictures, boy does it show. I went ahead and made my appointment for the Psyche evaluation to get some of the pre-cert items completed and out of the way. I have been praying about it, and will continue to do so. I call my cousin who is almost 2 years out to get more information and support.
My best friend is getting ready to have the surgery as well, she started her journey years ago and now she is just waiting to get the final approval for her surgery. I'm excited for her and for myself. I know that this will be a permant life change for me and my family, so I will have to keep them lifted up in prayer as well.
A part of me is still undecided and nervous, just feeling a bit emotional about the whole thing. When I look into the mirror, I'm like I don't look like I weigh 338 lbs, but when I look at recent pictures, boy does it show. I went ahead and made my appointment for the Psyche evaluation to get some of the pre-cert items completed and out of the way. I have been praying about it, and will continue to do so. I call my cousin who is almost 2 years out to get more information and support.
My best friend is getting ready to have the surgery as well, she started her journey years ago and now she is just waiting to get the final approval for her surgery. I'm excited for her and for myself. I know that this will be a permant life change for me and my family, so I will have to keep them lifted up in prayer as well.
Consultation with Dr. Kuwada
Nov 01, 2007
Today I go for my consultation with Dr. Kuwada. Although it is only a consultation, I'm a bit nervous. I know that I want to have a WL surgery, I just don't know which one. I have done a lot of research on both the Lap Band and the Gastric. I have two cousins who have had the Gastric Bypass and a friend from my hometown to have the Lap Band.
The surgeries for all 3 were successful and they look and feel great. I've tried several different diets and my last one was Weight Watchers and I did ok for a while, but the weight eventually came back. Well, I'm off to meet Dr. Kuwada.
Until the next time.
The surgeries for all 3 were successful and they look and feel great. I've tried several different diets and my last one was Weight Watchers and I did ok for a while, but the weight eventually came back. Well, I'm off to meet Dr. Kuwada.
Until the next time.
About Me
CHARLOTTE, NC
Location
35.1
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Surgery
03/31/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 28, 2007
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