Maggie P.
Done Deal!
May 27, 2010
As of May 24th I am on the losing side of life. How exciting. I did have one minor complication, but I believe (hope) that issue has been resolved. I was released from hospital yesterday and am at my daughter's apartment until next week in case anything happens. This way I can be in same city as ny doc and not 4 1/2 hours away. I feel good. Last night was the first time I had even felt like I had any kind of surgery and even that isn't too bad. I had great care at the hospital and was actually surprised at the support I have from co-workers. It certainly went a long way to help me get going. I am excited to begin losing weight, but most excited about feeling like I did pre-op as far as pain, etc. goes.
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Let's try again...
May 05, 2010
Okay, I get another chance at having surgery! Yesterday I learned that my new date is May 24th. I'm so excited and just a little nervous. The adrenal mass lab work came back as okay for now but will have to be monitored - that's a little scary, but good news for now. So now I have a date to look forward to happening and can begin preparing for that again. Yesterday was just a good day. This all worked out and also enjoyed spending time apartment hunting with my oldest daughter who will graduate from college on the 15th. It was fun to see her get excited about starting her new life, too!
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Adrenal Mass
Apr 15, 2010
I thought today would go either way with the dr. Either I would not have lost enough weight and my feelings would be hurt again or I would have lost enough and he would reschedule my surgery. God always has a little surprise for me, though, and I was not ready for this one. NOW....I find out that I have an adrenal mass that I need to get checked out by an endocrinologist! I know I should be glad to know that the dr. is being very careful and having everything checked out before surgery and I know this one is serious, but again I am disappointed. What I do have to say about this is....don't put off going to the dr. for check-ups, when you don't feel well, etc. Maybe I would have already known about this if I had gone to the doctor a little more often!
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Dr. visit
Apr 14, 2010
Today I go back to dr. to see, I assume, if I have lost enough weight to have surgery. I have lost 12 pounds in the last 2 weeks, so if this isn't enough, don't know what to do. I'm barely eating now! Guess that's good practice for later. I love it that my friends are saying, "Well, if you can lose that much WITHOUT surgery, why don't you ....." Oh well, I wish I really COULD do it that way. I've never thought of myself as a quitter but I do know that I would never stick with 800 calories a day on my own from now on. I NEED this tool to help me! Wish me luck...
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The Biggest NON loser!
Mar 31, 2010
Well, I spent the last two days in WF going through what I thought would be my last steps before surgery. Had stress test done at cardiologist on Monday, then pre-op on Tuesday. I was supposed to then see the nut for my 2 week liquid diet instructions and then see the dr. When I finished at hospital, though, I went to see dr. and was told that I have not lost enough weight and my surgery will be postponed. I literally fell apart. This is the biggest disappointment I have had in a very long time. In addition, they told me that chest x-ray from hospital showed a spot on a lung so they sent me BACK to hospital for a CT scan. Thankfully, there was no problem with lung, but the really pitiful part was that I was in tears while CT scan was going on. The poor technician thought I was upset about x-ray. I didn't have the energy to tell her that I was upset about postponement. Realistically, I have no one to blame but myself. I have really only lost about 12 pounds-dr. wants at least 20. He told me that he would try to see me in a couple of weeks and we'd see then about a date. What a NON loser I am!
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Wonderful Helpful People!
Mar 22, 2010
My doctor wanted me to see a cardiologist before surgery so last week I made the trip to Wichita Falls to see the cardiologist there. What I learned was-contrary to popular belief- I DO have a heart!! But the best part was that the radiologist who did the testing had wls several years ago. She was so wonderful and let me ask all the questions I wanted to ask. She was very honest and reassuring. She will probably never know how much I appreciated her kindness and her help. Thanks!!
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Approved!!
Feb 07, 2010
Woo hoo!!! I am approved. Now I believe it can happen and I know I need to get super serious. How can I be so excited and so nervous at the same time????
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Here I go...
Sep 26, 2009
Although I have been working toward this for 8 years, it looks like my time has finally come! My insurance says it now covers bariatric surgery, my kids are all able to take care of themselves and I am EXTREMELY tired of my life as an obese person. I have been everywhere from chubby to grossly overweight to morbidly obese since I was born. My father died from diabetes related problems. So far, I have dodged that bullet, but who knows for how long? I don't want to develop any problems as I get older (I'm 54 now). I have a new grandson and I want to be able to play with him and enjoy him for many, many years. I'm tired of being embarrassed and worrying about whether I will fit in an airplane seat or if I will break a chair if I sit in it. I'm just ready for a new and healthier life!
