It's almost here!!!!!

Feb 24, 2011

Went to the Dr. yesterday and I have lost the weight I needed to to be able have my surgery. My 6 months are up and once we have insurance approval. Everything is ready to send off to insurance. I have my pre-surgery diet class next week! My patient advocate nurse said we should hear something in a couple of weeks and then we can move forward with scheduling. She penciled me in on March 29 because I told her my birthday is on the 28th and it would make a GREAT birthday present. I am SOOOOOOOO Excited. It is finally here. I have finally wrapped my mind around it and emotionally dealt with some of my issues. It has been a long road of processing and decision making for me. I have struggled with this decision and emotionally struggled with the idea of having to make all of the changes. It was a real wake-up call when I was first weighed and realized I was 110 pounds overweight and almost morbidly obese. Then came the realization that with my knee, my back, and my congenital heart defect I will never be able to get the weight off without the surgery. The Lord has walked with me through this process.
Yesterday was so liberating and exciting to know that I am here. Dr. Walton said to keep working on losing more weight until the surgery because that will only help so I will. I have finally come to peace with my new diet and lifestyle. I know I can do this. I know there will be times when I will mess up but I also know I do not ever want to feel this way or be this heavy again! I don't want to go back to eating and living like a sloth! 
I know God will be with me through this and continue to help me!!!!
WOO HOOO! I can't wait to hear I'm approved and let's go!

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