May 13th/08..the Countdown is on!

May 12, 2008

Well here I am sitting here and feeling a little anxious..well my body is telling me I am anxious..Iv`e had the runs for 2 days lol.

Got my fragmin and novo-metroprol filled out ..am already on pariet and also take Lipitor.

I`m not looking forward to having to poke myself in the tummy..but I guess the end result will make it a small price to pay.

Now it`s time to slowly start packing my things and finish all the last minute details..cook  for the sitter a few make ahead meals she can give the boys and leave with a peace of mind knowing they will be well looked after.

Now if we can make it through the border we will be home free!! lol


The countdown is on.

Apr 25, 2008

Well 25 more days until it`s time for us to leave and head for Utica. My childcare is in place as well as dogsitter and well the poor cat will just have to fend for himself lol.

I just found out this evening that my transportation is all arranged with my cousin Mike and his lovely girlfriend and my friend Joelle and well what a releif and a blessing that is to know that I don`t have to worry about that anymore.

So I go for my pre-op bloodwork Monday afternoon and to see my gp for the last time before surgery....and then I will come back ...a different woman..but who has an exciting journey ahead of her..can`t wait to see all the changes that will happen in me..physically..emotionally..mentally and spiritually.


March 31st/08 Consult

Apr 05, 2008

Had my consult with Dr Graber March 31st/08

Found Him and his staff very informative and supportive. I do need to lose weight and I must say..this being the 5th day of April that I am struggling but will try harder as I realise how important it is for me to help shrink the liver.

Had the pleasure of meeting Ed S and Kandi and also Ed`s daughter Lisa ..they are al wonderful people!

So now it`s just a matter of time until surgery and a whole new chapter in my life and the life of my family.

Annie


March 4th/2008 Approved!!!

Mar 04, 2008

oh I am so happy!!!!!!! I couldn`t have imagined this happening so fast!

Now I wait to meet with Dr Graber and then surgery looms quickly on the horizon....wohoooooooooo!!!


Feb 28th/08 The countdown is on!

Feb 28, 2008

well my application was received on Feb 26th ..so now I have to wait patiently....ah do you know how hard it is for a redhead to be patient lol...impossible lol

I`ll give it another 7 days and then call back...that Holly girl was really nice.

Annie


Feb 27/08....Now I wait

Feb 26, 2008

Now is the waiting game part......waiting to see if I am approved. So will just focus for now on eating better and taking some walks..as I read that the more you can try and lose before the surgery the less risks there could be.
So just going to bide my time..try and keep busy and keep my mind off getting approved...
Annie


Feb 23/08 Consultation received.

Feb 22, 2008

I filled out an online registration form on Dr Grabers site and did not anticipate to hear anything back so soon....His office called 2 days later and initially asked if I could be there March 6th but I felt that was too fast..my head was still spinning lol so I got March 31st which is my consultation date so it gives me a little more time to breathe as well as fill out all this paperwork lol..

So that is where I am at for now:)

Feb 21/08 First things First

Feb 19, 2008

ok....After yesterday`s big letdown of finding out Lap Band is still not covered... I had my little cry and now have accepted that I will need more Invasive Surgery..so big deal..I can`t let that discourage me from getting a healthier life.

Next step is reading up on all the different kinds of surgeries and seeing who is closest to me and also what others think of their surgeon and then print all that up make myself a little portfolio and bring it to my doc and him and I going over it together.

I also have to wait a bit before I book any type of consultation so I can save up the finances necessary for the travel....and also if surgery is not far in the near future money to stay overnight somewhere for a few days.

Money..I hate money lol...


Thanks again for all your support and advice....Annie


About Me
Ottawa,
Location
50.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
05/22/2008
Surgery Date
Feb 19, 2008
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The countdown is on.
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Feb 23/08 Consultation received.
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