Just an update!

Apr 09, 2008

I love being off! I don't want to go back to work.  I have 2 more weeks so I'm going to live it up. I was super duper tired, now I'm just used to taking naps. I'm going to have to break up that bad habit before I go back.  I've been working out about 3-4 times a week. I do about 35 minutes on the treadmill and then weight training. I'm excited because I'm back to jogging already. I have had two bad moments. Bad moment #1: I had a frosty from wendy's...3 spoonfuls later I experienced dumping. I went through it vowed to never go through it again if I can help it. Bad moment #2: I was picking at all the foods I was able to eat while at my mom's house and ignored that I was full until it was too late. After 30-40 minutes of agonizing pain I vomited and felt better immediately. Once again, I will never do that again if I can help it. I realized that both incedents happened at my mom's house. This is where I'm most comfortable and I really need to watch my eating when I'm there. Other than that I've been good and feel awesome! Oh yeah, I found out that I'm in love with sugar free fudgesicles and baked beans! I thought I could never have chocolate again, but i love those things. The beans i'm not sure about. I really wasn't a fan before surgery. They seem to go down better than most refried beans and other beans. I can't stand eggs, jell-o, chicken broth and tuna. So I pretty much stick to yogurt, string cheese, shrimp, baked beans, blended soups and of course my protein shakes. Well, that's it for now.

I'm Back!!!!

Mar 21, 2008

I am finally free! I hate staying in hospitals, but glad that I stayed at Scripps. Almost all of the staff was fabulous.

I had surgery on Monday, March 17th ( my little brother's 15th birthday). I wasn't nervous, I was elated, much to my families surprise. I met Stephanie in pre-op and she became my walking partner. I was so grateful to have met her. I had some one to talk to.  I was wheeled into the operating room at 10:30 am and after that I don't remember anything except waking up in recovery. It took  me a long time to wake up because my mom says she was talking to Dr. Zorn at 1:20pm and I remember looking at the clock in recovery at 4:00pm. Besides feeling like I needed to vomit when I woke up i really didn't feel any pain until I got to my room and my back started really hurting. After hitting the my happy button a couple of times and being shot up with some zofran I was good to go.

Day 1 after surgery wasn't that great. I didn't feel pain, but I was super groggy and all I wanted to do was sleep. I wasn't hungry either. Which I found to be amazing because the day of surgery I was starving because I had been on nothing but liquids the day before. I ran into Ernie in the hall ways while walking. He made my days easier. He had so much energy it motivated me to do a little more walking.

Day2,  I was much better. I was allowed to take a shower, I think that did wonders for my mood. I  still had no pain or hunger. I was just bored and tired of being in the hospital.

Day 3, I was free at around 12:45pm. I was so excited! I practically ran out of the hospital. I wen to my friends house and here I will be until Monday, my first week post op appointment. I pretty much do the same thing. Watch tv, sleep, and walk and start the cycle all over again, but anything is better than being hooked up to an iv in a hospital. I finally go hungry, but I think it's because all I had was water most of the day. After having a sugar free popsicle I went back to not being hungry.

Day 4, still at my friends. Still tired. I have been getting the best sleep. Normally, I'm a light sleeper, but I go into really deep sleeps. Not hungry. Just sticking to clear liquids like Dr. Zorn recommended and walking and sleeping.

Surgery Date!!!!!

Mar 03, 2008

Around 11:30 am Melissa from Pacific Bariatric called and told me that I have pre-op on Friday, March 14th and my surgery date is March 17th!!!! I am sooooo excited!!!!!!

I'm 1 step closer!!!!

Feb 28, 2008

I heard from Dr. Zorn's office today!!!! Yay!!!!! They are going to call me on Tuesday to confirm the actual date, but it should be sometime around the week of March 17th! I am super duper excited!!!!!!

I have been approved!!!!!!

Feb 09, 2008

I saw the psychiatrist, the internist and the surgeon, Dr. Zorn yesterday at Pacific Baritatric. They all said I would be a great person for the surgery.Yay!!! I am sooooo excited! So, now I'm going to do the waiting game for the next  7-21 days to hear from them on my surgery date.


Long awaited appointment with surgeon

Jan 30, 2008

With a lot of support from my family, friends and OH friends, I got through what seemed like the longest six weeks! After calling my insurance company with not much resolution I called Pacific Bariatirc. I found out they were missing some information. After sending it I was called back the next day with an appointment with Dr. Zorn next Friday. Yay! I am soooo excited!  Thanks everyone for their fabulous advice!

Patiently Waiting

Jan 23, 2008

I can't stand this waiting game, it's driving me nuts. A large amount of my fellow classmates have either met with the surgeon or now have surgery dates. Me? I have heard absoluetly nothing.  I'm trying not to be  a worry wart, but am a little concerned. Why haven't I heard anything? I don't want to bother the people at  kaiser  handling my paper work. They asked that I wait 6 weeks before calling. 6 weeks will be Monday. So, I'm trying to be good and hold out. Hopefully, I will hear something soon.


Dilemma

Jan 16, 2008

I have been waiting for the past four weeks for some sign that I was  going to have a surgery. Well, this week I called and found out I had recieved approval from my primary doctor and that my authorization was sent out. yay! Today, I open the mail box and find that my authorization was sent to pacific bariatric. Instead of being excited I felt confused. why, you ask? I had asked for the lap band surgery through kaiser in harbor city. so i called to find out that my infor was sent to pacific and if I change it I would have to wait at least another 3-4 months, as opposed to sooner. I went into taking the classes at kaiser because I wanted rny, but when I found out about the lap band I looked into and changed my mind. I felt like it was less invasive and the results were similar after five years. Why not do it? This event changes things. I have a lot to think about, but the more I write the more I think I have an answer, but  if anyone has any suggestions, feel free to give them to me!

Highs and Lows

Dec 26, 2007

Well, a few days ago i had a wow momment. I had this night shirt that has been hanging in my closet for over a year now because when i bought it  it was cute and i thought it would fit. unfortunately, it did not fit, so in the closet it hangs. well, i needed something to sleep in and there  was the night shirt i had never worn. so, i threw it on expecting it to hug my stomach like it had the first time. this time i was shocked. it had slipped over my head and fell around my body without hugging it. i thought it was too good to be true. so i checked it out in the mirror. the mirror which never lies confirmed that my too tight night shirt was a perfect fit. yay! Oh how I wish I could have held on to the feeling . right now i get dissapointed everytime i go to the mail box and don't see an appointment card with the doctor at south bay kaiser who is going to perform my surgery and to make matters worse. my boyfriend and i broke up. so, i'm just down in the pits.  Lord knows i could use another wow momment in my life!

Excited!!!!!

Dec 18, 2007

I am a few days late, but I graduated from my options class on Friday! yay! I am one step closer to my surgery!


About Me
Mo Val, CA
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26.1
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RNY
Surgery
03/17/2008
Surgery Date
Sep 27, 2007
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Just an update!
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Long awaited appointment with surgeon
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