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6/1/06 orientation at Presbyterian Hospital
Check this out. I am thinking that I am on the right path making moves to get everything I needed in a timely manner. Only to get knocked back 10 paces. The surgeons office has everything there that I need including the specialist that I may need to go to. But this was not detailed in the orientation. There was a packet given with suggested Dr.s. To me there was no since of direction given. Ok well it doesn't matter, it's going to get done regardless. I need this!


6/15/06
I am a semi-single parent with 2 sons. I say that because I have a grandmother who definitely makes up where there is no help from the other people who contributed to my 2 blessings! I have been overweight all my life. I am tired of hearing you have a pretty face. Unfortunately weight is trait that comes from both sides of my family(mainly the women). Unfortunatey I have done things to attempt to please others. I have tried different options as far as weight loss. I've gone to the gym faithfully only to find out I've only lost 5-20 lbs. How devestating is that? I worked my butt off! But now working out has become a problem for me. My bones are now on strike! They don't want to carry the weight anymore. My knees hurt, my feet hurt (I have flat feet), and when I sit for long periods of time, I limp when I get up to walk. I am only 28! This is ridiculous.
My oldest child is very athletic and he asks me on a regular to practice with him. But it's hard. My heart feels like it's about to jump out of my check after only 15 mins of basketball. I am athletic at heart, just not in the body. My baby(bless his heart) I have to stay on him to move. He loves to eat, watch television, and play video games. So I make him play sports. I make him go outside and play. I don't want him to have to go through this.

7/1 /06
I met my first friend from OH and she is near!! Yes!! She had the same surgeon and she is happy!! :)!

7/2 /06
I met my second friend from OH yes!! She's had Dr. Voellinger too!!

 

7/7/06
I turned in my packet to the surgeon's office today. I have my consultation date August 10! :)! Wish me luck!
In the mean time I am still gathering doctor's records. (expensive)
:(!!

7/31/06
I went to Dr. V's office I was able to pay for my consult and also setup my appointment for my physical test. Basically they want to check and see what excercises I will be capable of doing once I have had my surgery. I paid for both $275. But it's for me and I feel I am worth it. The Lord said the he will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory!! God said it, I believe, and that settles it!


 

8/7/06
I called the Dr.'s office to get exact times for appointments so that I could put them in my reminders on my email. Well I was able to move my phyc eval and nutritionist appointments to 9/6.. the original date was 9/18. I feel that my greatest challenge so far has been finances. But again I am believing the my Father will make a way. I have a lot going on but, Faithfulness it the key.

8/10/06
Ok I met with Dr. V today for my consult. I felt like he cared and I felt as though he kind of read me. Which is not so bad considering the comments he made. He realized thathave been doing my homework for this and that I was very aware of what is going on and the procedures to follow. He begin to tell me the next steps and I was able to let him know that I was already ahead of the game with my scheduling. I also received a bonus today, I was able to go right next door and get my EKG. I thank my father that I don't require a lot of test. I just have to get a chest xray and finished my other scheduled appointments and I will be ready to submit my info to BCBS. I only have one worry and that it submitting info from previous weight loss programs. I really don't have anything documented. I pray that this is not a major henderence. Please keep me in your prayers and I will all of you. Well I will update again tomorrow after my excercise evaluation.


8/11/06
Ok so I had my exercise evaluation today. I did pretty good considering I had so much of me to work with. She basically wanted to setup and excercise routine before my surgery. She also wants me to email her once a week letting her know my progress. I have decided to just focus on cardial right now. I don't want to build muscle under all this fat. I plan to use a personal trainer to assist me after my surgery to no only make sure I loose weight effectively, but also I want to build muskels the right way. My main focus is on my Father, no matter what's going on around me. God is the center of my joy, my source for anything I need. This will happen in Jesus name!!
God has not given me the spirit of fear, so right now I have one concern. My insurance co wants some type of documented weight loss attempt. I have done weight watchers, I have gone to a local bariatric clinic, and I have also been a member of Gold's Gym. But I don't have any documentation from that. Does anyone have any suggestions? Please feel free to email me with any suggestions?



I met an OH member that I have a lot in common with she is also assisting me with designing my profile. If it looks a little crazy, you will have to excuse it. Design is not my thing. But hay it's better than the purple and pink!! :0)!!

8/14/06
I spoke with a wonderful person who is not only an OH member, not only does she have the same surgeon, but we also went to the same high school and graduated the same year!! We talked for about 2 or 3 hours. She gave me so much information and inspiration!! I am so Excited. She has her surgery tomorrow!!! It is my prayer that Jesus will do the surgery!!

8/15/06
After talking with my friend she shared some valuable info with me. So my appointments that I have setup at the surgeon's office I will probably cancel and reschedule. Thank God there's a cheaper route, this is killing the pockets!! ( My Father said that he will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory!!)

New dates:
Phyc Eval Monday 09/06/06
Nutritionist 09/07/06

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8/18/06
Just a quick update. I received a letter in the mail today from my surgeons office. They have already setup my other two appointments. H. Pylori test and the Upper Gi set for 8/29. I am beginning to get a little excited it's moving right a long. I am continuing to pray. Asking my father to order my foot steps. The idea of being a 20 is exciting, 18 wow, I haven't been that since I was 18-19yrs old, 16 yeah man! 14 that what'sup I last saw that at like 13-14 yrs of age. To God be the glory for all the wonderful things he has done and all the wonderful people he has placed in my life. Lady T I thank God for you just being you and blessing me with your insight and knowlege. We will get up!


8/29/06
Ok so now I have had the H Pylori and the UGI. Now I am just waiting to do my Phyc eval and have my Nutritionist appointment.
I want you guys to know that this has a great impact on your finances. But I deserve this, this is my life, health, and quite possibly my strength. I have learned some patience along the way. I originally wanted to have my surgery in Nov or Dec. But If I have to have six months physician supervised behavior modification then. I guess I will have to wait. But God willing he will give me mercy and maybe they will only want 3 or they will be satisfied with what I have. But any way I have already taken the liberty of setting up appointments with my PCP for the next 4 months. In the word it say" I have never seen the righteous for saken nor his seed beg for bread" In this case my hunger is my patience. I am ready to become a looser. I also know that God is not a man that he would lie and he will give me the desires of my heart.. My heart desire is to be able to walk and not be out of breath. I want to be happy with the woman I see in the mirror. Don't get me wrong I Love Me! But I want to go to target and Walmart and shop. I am not an expensive shopper. I just want to be content with what I see and how I am dressed. Well keep me in your prayers. I will update next week after my other two appointments.



9/12/06
Wow so much has happen personally. But as far as my weightloss. Well I am still fighting to get through all these appointments. I will be doing my phyc eval and nutrition appointments on 9/21. I originally had them setup with other providers, but was quickly informed that I have to do everything in house. My surgeon will not accept any info from outsiders. That's just great! I went from spending $280 total back to $400. I don't care.. Atleast the weight time for info won't be long.

Still trying to keep up my excercise 2 times a week. I have to admit it's kind of hard due to my schedule, but if this is what it's going to take to get me appoved and fit. Then I am on board! Later....
We are to walk by faith and not by sight. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY!! cometh in the morning!!!

 
9/19/06
I went to my PCP and she said that she would help me with the behavior modification part of my journey. She also recommended that I use weight watchers as a modification for eating. She also asked me to loose 4 pounds a month and she bumped my excercises back to 2-3 times a week. She wants me to use the eliptical machine more than the treadmill.
9/21/06
Ok so today I finally had both of my appointments. THANK YOU LAWD!! GOD IT AN AWSOME GOD. Phy eval went great and so did the nutritionist appointment! Ok now I just have gather all my info as far as my weight history and behavior modification. Please keep me in your prayers. I still have to have my chest xray but, it's not needed to submit info for insurance. God is and awsome God and he is greatly to be praised. I am priviledged to be called one of his children!

OH FORGOT TO TELL YOU I NOW HAVE AN OFFICIAL ANGEL!!!!! She had her surgery 08/1406 with Doc V. She is great!! I really enjoy speaking with her. It is non other than Lady T. She is the greatest, I don't know what I would do without her!!


06/04/07 Ok this will be a quick update. I will detail later. But I took some time off after my phyc eval and my meeting with the nutritionist. That took me through Oct, Nov, Dec, and Jan. By Feb I was back on the band wagon doing my thing. I paid all my bills. I gathered all my stuff and I was on my way! I was tired of being fat!!  Well I submitted my paper work to Ms. Kim at my surgeon's office. She submitted it within 3 days of receiving it. Then the wait was on, yes I had butterflies. But I want you to know I had to stay on top of eveything. So I call Empire BCBS there was no case number, so I created on myself. Then within 5 days it was assigned a case manager. So I kept in contact with her. Now I didn't really harrass her. I think I spoke with her honestly about 3 times. There was a form that the office had to fill out and it. So I made sure it was filled out and I made sure that the case manager received it. Well the last time I called her she told me everything looked good and I was approved.  I was so happy. The next step was getting a date. So I  call Ms. Kim once again advised her of my approval. She stated that the case worker had already called her. She said that she would forward the info to Dawn. Dawn is another wonderful person in the office who knows what I am going through because she had the surgery too!! Well 3 days from then I hadn't heard from Dawn so ok I am trippin a little. So I call Kim again, she told me she would get with Dawn to find out what was going on. Well Dawn had called my job and left a message.  So I talk to Dawn and she asked me when would I like to have my surgery, I told her as soon as possible. She was like the 21st. Ok listen This conversation was taking place around the 2nd or 3rd or May! So I was like yes!! ok. So that Monday I began my 2 week liquid diet.  It wasn't all that hard, it just took some getting use to. I will be honest, I cheated twice. I tried to buy some chicken noodle soup form Chik fil a and the broth was too thick so I ate all of it. I wasn't about to waste my money!! Then I had to cook my children dinner one night and I fried popcorn chicken for them ( can't you tell I love chicken!!) I ate about 4 pieces of that. But I found a wonderful juice I loved so then it wasn't hard. I love Cherry and grape flavored juicy juice. I also drank coffee and low fat chocolate milk. 

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