July 22, 2005
Jul 22, 2005
Man, sometimes it is HARD. Responses to my post were to call and go see the surgeon, don’t be so hard on yourself and obesity is a disease. All true and I did feel better getting those perspectives. So lesson learned here dear reader? If you have a struggle going on be sure to post and seek advice, words of wisdom and directions from those that know the path!I called Mark @ WB Thursday morning and was told than Sandee, the bariatric nurse, was still working on my file and it had not been sent to the insurance company yet. I was surprised at this. My thoughts were they had everything ready to go and as soon as they got that last letter, BAM, off the request went. As you can tell I really am still getting to know how all this stuff works. It is not quite the efficient, well oiled machine I am used to from working in the private sector business world. So I figure I’ll call again on Thursday the 28th and check the status. No biggie. I have been getting used to the flow of this, and I have to say some of the stories of the hoops others here need to jump thru to get to the Losers Bench make me feel like a spoiled brat! When I asked about an appointment with Dr. Krahn Mark told me no, not now. The routine would be at this point (and I think it all depends on WHO you talk in the office to as to what the procedure is at any given time by the way):>submit to insurance;>approval would likely be given within two weeks;>then I need to schedule a 4 hour orientation class;>after the class we would schedule surgery, right now a six to eight week window. If everything were to happen quickly and smoothly it looks like surgery around the middle of October. We’ll look back here and see how accurate that guess is!! LOL
July 21, 2005
Jul 21, 2005
I was up last night from about 1:30 - 3:30. Could have been the bag of cookies and large chocolate bar I ate watching TV before I went to sleep. Earlier I was e-mailing with Barb McGraw (we have the same surgeon) as I canceled my appt with my surgeon that I was to go to this afternoon. Why you ask? Because I haven't lost any weight. Gained a few pounds as a matter of fact. This appointment was a check up for weight loss. So here I am, feeling like a failure again, and as usual I turn to stuffing my face to try to feel better. But I woke up sick to my stomach, feeling guilty and freaked out in the middle of the night. Sorry my Angel.... not my usual morning rise and shine post but I am not happy with myself and am feeling out of control just as things are progressing for my WLS. Two days ago I was happy then I crashed. Can't figure it out. I am too close to the subject (myself) to be objective. Well, enough of that. It will be OK in the long run and this will pass. Please send some positive thoughts my way that I find the strength to deal with my emotions and get some weight off before surgery!!!
July 20, 2005
Jul 19, 2005
Well, finally, I received the Psych eval letter giving the OK for WLS Monday the 18th. Tuesday morning I called Mark @ WB and faxed the letter then verified he had received it. So they have everything they wanted to submit for insurance approval.
July 12, 2005
Jul 11, 2005
Vegas Weekend
07/8 - 07/11/2005 -
Treasure
Island (Darrell & I stayed there),
Mirage and
Ceasers
Palace !
Kahunaville Dinner @
Treasure Island , Sat 07/09
THE GROUP SHOT
FRONT ROW, left to right:
Josie, Janine, Gary and Mary Ann.
SECOND ROW:
Celest, Sylvia, Liz, Robyn, Lucy and David.
BACK ROW:
Lynette, Sheryl, Nancy, Dani C, Mary and Susan.
The Tall Guy in the Back? Me, Steve! LOL
Check out my PictureTrail for all the pictures:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7890758&uid=3424164
June 23, 2005
Jun 23, 2005
Here it is Thursday morning, and summer has arrived. Nice and hot the last two days here in the
Inland Empire
. I have hated the summer heat for a LONG time now. I remember being a kid growing up in
Huntington Beach
, CA. Summers then were the best. No school, playing in the neighborhood all day until the streetlights came on. I remember splashing in the pool, skating, riding my bike, hanging out with my friends, reading for hours for pleasure and occasional day trips to the beach. Then time came calling and my obesity kept getting worse and worse until now I sit here at 415 pounds and can’t bring myself to do any of the things I once enjoyed. The summer season is miserable. I find myself either too hot and sweaty or my hands turn to ice in the air conditioning to enjoy much of anything. It’s too uncomfortable to sit out on our patio overlooking my beloved
San Bernardino mountains
after early morning. On cool days Darrell and I love to watch dusk settle over the mountains sipping our cocktails. Soon now we will be huddled in the air conditioned house longing for some fresh air. A long summer awaits. Hopefully, though, it will be the last as a Morbidly Obese man. Last Tuesday I had the Gall Bladder Ultrasound, a breeze compared to the Upper GI last Thursday!!! LOL So now all the tests and letters should be done and we can submit for insurance approval after I see the surgeon a week from today. Before then I intend to call my PCP and make sure they have the test results and have forwarded to the surgeon along with his letter. I will also call the surgeon the day before to make sure all is there. Tune in next time for our next episode!
June 18, 2005
Jun 18, 2005
Found this reading Mary Ann's
(POTW right now, you go gurl!!)
profile and liked it!
You Are a Prophet Soul
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You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone.Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people.Sometimes this faith can lead to disappoinment in the long run.No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way. You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle.Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings.A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning.You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer. Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul
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What Kind of Soul Are You?