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You want another way to lose weight? Get a toothache!! I have a tooth on the upper and lower right side of my mouth that is kicking my ass! I know I need to see the dentist, but I read in my WLS information that you are not supposed to go to the dentist two weeks before your surgery date. Something about your mouth may get an infection during the surgery. But I don't know if I'll be able to handle this toothache and any discomfort I may have from the surgery. I've got to do something!!!

He may not come when you want him, but he's always right on time!

Yesterday, before I got off of work I got a call from the UCLA coordinator with a surgery date.....JUNE 1st! She first offered me May 18th but I told her that was too soon! I'm happy about a June date because my daughter turns two on the 25th and so now I can have a little party with her and enjoy a small piece of cake.  I can certainly wait a few more weeks because I've been waiting for this day for ten years! I didn't go through with it ten years ago because I became pregnant with my son (the joy of my life). Plus, I've been through a lot over the past ten years and I've matured tremendously. So, I feel I'm in a better place mentally to make this major life change. I'm so excited and nervous!


On another note, I wanted to share something with you. I work in law enforcement and I interview security guards. Today an applicant told me how earlier this year while in the car with his wife and two kids, a man shot up his car. This applicant was hit five times and was out of the hospital within a week! The doctor said he should have died. Then the company he was with fired him without good reason. But today I hired him and this is a better job. So just wanted to remind you that if you are going through something that you think is unfair or tough and you're asking God why? Just always know God doesn't close one door without opening another. Don't fret because you've only lost two pounds this month, just thank God that you are a step closer to having a healthier life and that you have life...period.

I was so so close to getting a surgery date! Things are held up because no one knows which lab test I am missing! When I went for my consultation, I was told I was missing some lab results....that's it. So I assumed the UCLA coordinator would let the Kaiser coordinator know what was missing. Well neither one of those heifers know what is missing! And they keep asking me like I'm just supposed to know this shit, I don't work for them! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!  Can somebody know something so I can get to the "finish line"!

~Cali

Ok...so...I had my surgeon consultation 4/21 and I went to a 4 hour seminar 4/22. I don't know why I continue to do this to myself, but I had another panic attack because I couldn't find the doctors office !  I'm usually well prepared, any way, I was bummed to find out i gained three pounds since "graduating" from the Options program. I got a lot of information about what to expect and the doctor did an exam. They asked me if I wanted the Roux -N- Y surgery or the Gastric Sleeve. I couldn't answer right away because I have issues with both procedures. The number one issue is malnutrition. Not really up to losing my hair and teeth and having a bad complexion. I know with the RNY malnutrition is almost expected, but you'll lose weight faster. With the Sleeve malnutrition is not as bad, but weight comes off slower. After a few minutes of thought I figured if I'm going to take such a big risk to correct my weight I might as well go for the gusto, so, I choose the RNY. I'll just have to stay on top of taking my vitamins, staying hydrated, and eating my protein. Easier said than done, but I'm up for the challenge. So now I'm at the point where I sit and wait for THE DATE. Hopefully I'll get a call next week. Alright ya'll, later.

Last Friday, I met with the psychiatrist. I'm pretty sure I passed the "crazy" test .  She just basically asked about my overall mental history. But I almost drove myself crazy looking for the suite number of her office. I was looking for 225 and she was in 255!  (Duh) I meet with the surgeons tomorrow and I am so excited!  Will let you know how that goes.

I made a list of things I want to eat one last time before surgery. Is that bad? Like I want funnel cake (not the whole thing, just a piece), fried chicken from this really good place in Compton, BBQ, and peach cobbler. Trust me, I'm mentally ready for my post surgery eating habits, but dang, I just want to eat something really good without thinking about  it just one more time.


~Cali

I check out this site almost everyday and I feel bad that I don't  have anything say. So, I figured I'd try.....

OK, I have my consult with the surgeon on 4/21. I am very excited things should really get rolling now. I'm only bummed out that I think I will get a surgery date for late May or early June and I was hoping for early May, but as long as I get one huh?  I've managed to keep off the 22 pounds I lost during class . I so SCARED of gaining weight. I eat El Pollo Loco almost everyday for lunch and almost question everything I put into my mouth. But I did tear up some carmel popcorn I brought from my son's school fundraiser (gotta support the kids ).  I wonder how my new boo will accept my new body. I mean I know he asked for my phone number because he noticed all this T and A I got, but what if it all deflates? I mean, like, am I gonna have to tuck in some stuff before we do the "do"? He says he going to support me and be by my side, but still I worry. And if I do gotta get some stuff nipped and tucked I better save up for it and stop all this damn shopping I do! I try not to shop for myself because I keep repeating "it won't fit pretty soon". I've been going crazy shopping for kids. Why did I count 22 new pairs of shoes for a one year old ! You know had I to take some of them back (it was hard too cause they were so cute!). So anyway, I'm hanging in there and just twiddling my thumbs waiting for THE DAY. In the mean time I really enjoy reading about your ups and downs. GOD BLESS! Buh-bye.

~Cali


PS-Check out my sister's page and give her some support. She had surgery in November. Her name is Anica.

Today I received my referral number for surgery and tomorrow I am having a complete physical. The coordinater said I was half way done with the requirements.  I'm really scared to get my hopes up to high. I've waited for this for so long and I just really hope things keep moving smoothly.

I just completed the 24 week preparation class through Kaiser. At first I was upset I had to take this class; thought is was going to be a waste of time. But in the end I was so happy I did. I learned how to approach food in a healthy manner and to recognize it's true purpose. During the class I lost 22 pounds! (yeah). The last time I weighed this much was three years ago. I am so determined to keep it off and keep moving forward. Now I have to meet with the surgeons, psychiatrist , and nutritionist before I am approved for surgery. It's an estimated six to eight week wait. I've waited ten years for this, so the next few weeks are nothing.