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My Surgery Story - Day 1 (Wed 9.29.10) Heading to surgical admissions, I was ready to pass out from nerves...lol. Got admitted and took a pee test for pregnancy. Then I got changed to a gown and w...

ALMOST TIME! - It's about 11am here EST and I'm about to get in the shower, finish packing my hospital bag, and take some before photos before heading for surgery! I have to arrive at 1pm. I'm ex...

Surgery Tomorrow! - Well, it's that time. I'm going for surgery tomorrow! I can't believe it! I'm so nervous I know I'll be alright though! As I'm typing this, I'm drinking my last tea before bedti...

3 more days! - Omg, 3 more days I'll be going into surgery! I'm starting to freak out alittle Tuesday I have to start my liquid diet. Monday will be my last day of real food for a couple of w...

Preop Testing - This morning I had my preop testing appointment. Went pretty good, given it took over 2 hours in total!  The appointment consisted of:  Medical History / Weight / Blood Press...

Last Hoorah's - I haven't eaten McDonald's burgers and fries in awhile. Gave it up since like April or May (along with soda & pure sugar). I've been always getting their salads now, if I take the ...

Some random thoughts.... - Well my surgery is 2 weeks and 6 days away!   Am I nervous yet? Nope. I'll probably be shitting bricks soon though...lol. I've been trying to lose more weight on my own - was h...

I LOVE THIS BOOK! - If you don't have this book, go out and buy it! I'm finding it so helpful and it has tons of great recipes for post-op. I couldn't find it at my nearest Barnes & Noble so I bou...

OMG GOT MY DATE!! - Just found out today my official surgery date is.... Wednesday September 29, 2010! AGHHHHH!! It's finally coming to reality now!

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I'm APPROVED!! - I just got off the phone with my insurance company and was told I've been approved for Gastric Bypass Surgery....woohoo!!  I couldn't stand the wait no more, so I called them to...

Waiting Sucks!! - I just called the surgeon's office to find out when my request for surgery was submitted to insurance, and it was sent in yesterday 8/10. Yay! I then found out it takes about 10-14...

Met with surgeon today! - I had my surgical appointment this afternoon and I am so happy to be at the end of the preparation road!  He went over all the risks and complications, how everything will go ab...

Mild Sleep Apnea - Just got the call from the sleep center. I have Mild Sleep Apnea. I guess I kinda knew already (I do snore). At least it's not moderate or severe. So I'll be getting a CPAP mac...

Who woulda thought? - Carnation Instant Breakfast is actually tasty!  I bought some of the sugar free CIB and been replacing a meal with it (lunch mostly) to try to lose a pound or two more before s...

Ticked off at Sleep Center - Went today for my sleep study results and the Dr said he never got the report to interpret. I did the sleep study almost a month ago, I'm sure the report is ready. I paid a copay a...