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6/6/06 Seminar at 7 PM. My husband went with me to Norwalk hospital for the seminar. I wanted him to understand the procedure a little more. I liked Doctor Floch
6/14/06 Today was my first visit to meet Dr Neil Floch and go over every thing I need to do. My weight is 224 my BMI IS 40. So for Oxford all I need to do is see A nutritionist (Nancy Murphy) and the psycologist (Mary Ziller). Then I have to see my doctor for the letter of reccomendation. Then we get to submit
6/16/06 I made my appointments.I see The nutritionist at 11am on Monday, and the Lsw at 10am. Kill 2 birds with one stone thing..lol.
6/19/06 I saw Mary Ziller at 10. She is great. Very informative, understanding and very, very positive. I wish I was that positive. I also saw Nancy Murphy at 11am. Shes nice too. She just went over how I will eat Pre-op Post op. FUN FUN FUN.
7/5/06 Dropped the papers off to my md to get the reccomendation from her. She aggres that I am borderline Diabetic, I have fatty liver and Borderline HTN.
7/14 Spoke with Flochs office. Everything was submitted. Just waiting for an answer.
7/21/06 Still waiting no answer yet. So I took it upon myself to call my insurance. They said I was approved. Really Is that it...No denials. For the first time in my life I was going to get something I wanted..... I called Dr flochs office, They can't schedule the surgery until they have the approval letter in hand.
7/24/06 I got my date and it is Aug 7th.....yayyyyy!!! I have to go to the office with Elaine for the pre-op.
7/26/06 Today is my pre-op visit 228 I actually gained 4 lbs instead of loosing. It seems to sureal. Like its not really gonna happen. Boy I am an emotional rollercoaster....lol
8/2/06 August 7 th is commong so quick.....So I am definetly getting nervous. The pre op diet is rough for me but getting through it....My current weight is 228... So I am happy, excited, and scared at the same time......xoxoxoxo April
8/4/06 I am really freaking out. Whats wrong with me I want this so bad. I thought this would make me happy. I will be able to walk with out back pain. I am so heavy in the front. It seems its all in my chest and stomach. So My back just can't take it. I wanna be able to go on Hikes...Play with my kids. Why do I feel like I am doubting this procedure. I will just try to stay positive. I am going to do this!!!!!
8/10/06 Well here I am all is well. I feel like crap. I feel like a bulldozer ran over me. Also My insides feel like their falling out. What was suppose to be over night turned into 3 nights in the hospital. I was so nauseated. I couldn't drink. What a mess. The surgery itself went okay. Lots of pain when I move. As long as I stay still it is painless. But when I go to move I see stars literally. I had my surgery at 7:30 on 8/7 am I didn't see my surgeon untill 8/9. H apoligized (lots of surgeires) and hes so sweet it was hard to be upset. At first I was mad but like anything else you get over it. I don't think I would have done anything else diffrently. Well maybe that pre-op diet I could have been a little better. I only lost 8 lbs.... Well I am gonna stay positive and say all was worth it.!!!!!
8/11/06 oK Today I hurt, but it's because I am trying not to take pain meds. I have to work a 12 hour shift tomorrow and Sun...I can't imagine how I am going to do it..... I am so sick and tired of my husband telling me when to drink, when to walk, what I should and shouldn't be doing...I did this for me...Not him..Well I considered him. But I wanted this to help me feel better....Gosh he is driving me crazy.....I just got out of the hospital yesterday and all hes doing is making me crazy...I keep doubting myself....
8/16/06 Ok I am down 16 lbs...I am 212 ..My first post op check up....Though Dr. Floch is upset because I am eating Egss and cream of wheat..mashed potatoes too....Ahead of myself... I am only suppose to be on full liquids....Its hard because I am so weak...I feel better when I eat...He said he wants me to have a fill on September 7th....Welll I will try to do better....
8/21/06 I am down to 208...But I am not eating that well.
9/7/06 Just had My First fill Kinda exciting... I have been having this weird pain but it seems to be the band I guess. I didn't really get a direct answer...They were not sure. They think it might be the way I turned or moved....Oh well.... No weight loss here thats for sure...I go back in 2 weeks for a fill, if this one doesnt work...
9/14/06 Hey everyone. I am doing ok I'm at 204 so 24 lbs down.... I still haven't found restriction yet. Something I reallly look foward to. I go for my second fill next week. I have been just trying to keep buisy because it seem like I am so depressed lately. But I will get over it. I just wanna get under 200....That will be nice....Well hope all is good ttyl
9/23/06 Hello all. I went to the doctors on 9/21/06 got my second fill. Weird thing is when they went in they said I only had .2cc in there..Thats nothing. Well they are telling me the rest went to prime the tubing. I'm not sure whats true anymore. Well anyway. I have found restriction...It's totally amazing. I am down to 203. So I pound down...lol......Lets see how well it works......
10/06/06 Yesterday I went for my second fill. Though I have found a bit of restriction they gave me a fill, due to the fact I am hungry at times. Only .4 So Now I am 1.6...I am down to 198, So that makes it a total of 30 pounds...I fell great. I really don't see much of the weight that left and no one really notices. 30 pounds is alot to be unoticed....Well I think its because most of my weight is in my stomach and my chest kept it hidden...lol.....Good luck to you all.
10/9/06 Well the fill is working good. I have a really hard time eating when I wake up though.....That stinks but I have lost another 2 lbs....196. People are starting to notice. I feel great.
2/4/07 Wow I haven't been on in so long. I couldn't figure out how to change my old profile into my new one... Well here goes one heck of an update. I am now 160 lbs..... I have lost 68 lbs in 6 months I feel amazing. Lots of people don't even recognize me...... This was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I'm living with no regrets.....
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My list of "I wants"
To not feel like everyone is starring at me.
To go horse back riding.
To wear tank tops with nothing over it and feel comfortable.
Go the beach and wear a bathing suit.
To feel small in a restaurant booth...
To go hiking at sleeping giant with my family.
To run around with my kids......
To ride my bike...
To play tennis and be able to keep up...
To go jet skiing.
To dance at the clubs with the girls...
To shop at "regular" store. I love Lane Bryant, but I'm getting really sick of their clothes and prices.
To go shopping with my girlfriends and be able to buy clothes with them...
Gain more confidence....
To not think about food constantly.....
