diana_77us
Setback???
Sep 03, 2007
Well, where to start? There is such drama on the DS board that I haven't really been on too much lately. Plus feeling sorry for myself too.
I got a call late last week that my TSH levels were high and I needed to go on medication and then we would see....and Robbie said she wouldn't kick me off the surgery schedule yet.
So I thought it would be easy enough - call my dr and get a script...NOPE. He disagrees that since my Free T4 are normal, I do not need anything. Round and round we went for about 2 days and finally Dr P called me on Friday night - I was still at work - to say he looked at my numbers again....and he will still do surgery, but I need to start on something.
So tomorrow - Tuesday, I am going to try calling my PCP again to see if he will refer me to an endo and put me on something for the time being and then the endo can decide and hopefully I can still have DS on the 24th.
I am trying to maintain a positive attitude, but it getting really hard. I am also trying to loose weight before surgery which since there is no ice cream to pig out on....the house is really clean, LOL.
Per my scale, I have lost around 4 lbs....not sure how accurate it is compaired to Dr. P's scale...and cutting out all the junk on this diet is making me nervous about how I will do with the DS. I hope the hunger pains go away....
I am just sad today...no real reason I don't think. Just nervous about what tomorrow will bring with my phone call to my PCP and what will happen with surgery, etc.
I was cleaning out a spare closet for the annual yard sale and I found some old pictures....where I was thinner and prettier and looked happier. It makes me sad to know that my weight has had such a huge effect on my self esteem. How I don't want to go out or do anything....I have really become a hermit.
Ok, enough of this I am going to get my butt off the couch and pick up the house and throw in yet another load of laundry.
I got a call late last week that my TSH levels were high and I needed to go on medication and then we would see....and Robbie said she wouldn't kick me off the surgery schedule yet.
So I thought it would be easy enough - call my dr and get a script...NOPE. He disagrees that since my Free T4 are normal, I do not need anything. Round and round we went for about 2 days and finally Dr P called me on Friday night - I was still at work - to say he looked at my numbers again....and he will still do surgery, but I need to start on something.
So tomorrow - Tuesday, I am going to try calling my PCP again to see if he will refer me to an endo and put me on something for the time being and then the endo can decide and hopefully I can still have DS on the 24th.
I am trying to maintain a positive attitude, but it getting really hard. I am also trying to loose weight before surgery which since there is no ice cream to pig out on....the house is really clean, LOL.
Per my scale, I have lost around 4 lbs....not sure how accurate it is compaired to Dr. P's scale...and cutting out all the junk on this diet is making me nervous about how I will do with the DS. I hope the hunger pains go away....
I am just sad today...no real reason I don't think. Just nervous about what tomorrow will bring with my phone call to my PCP and what will happen with surgery, etc.
I was cleaning out a spare closet for the annual yard sale and I found some old pictures....where I was thinner and prettier and looked happier. It makes me sad to know that my weight has had such a huge effect on my self esteem. How I don't want to go out or do anything....I have really become a hermit.
Ok, enough of this I am going to get my butt off the couch and pick up the house and throw in yet another load of laundry.
It is coming together, I think!
Aug 07, 2007
Well, I think things are finally coming together. Yesterday Doc Peters called me and we discussed the financing issues and the PCP issues. He seemed happy that I have already replaced my old PCP with a new surgery friendly one.
I talked to the new PCP this morning and I got an appointment for the 22nd! Woo hoo. Now I just need him to refer me for the stress test so my insurance will cover that cost, fingers crossed.
Robbie is being fabulous, as usual, and is making my pulmonary appt. for me up there, while I am there next week.
I did get a little gasp outta the Doc....I told him I was able to get in early for my psych eval and that they dr told me that a short stay in a facility, no more than 2 weeks, and I would be good to go for surgery.....SILENCE from Dr. Peters!!! HAHAHA
So I said....and the psych also told me I have a GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR....hahaha, Doc I was just pulling your leg. He said I did great, had a through understanding, I schooled him on DS and that I had realistic expectations. hehehe. Not everyone loves my humor...but I did get a big laugh outta him then!
Then last night, my darling hubby stopped at our bank about getting a personal loan for the surgery, we are waiting to hear back about that. Then he went on-line and went thru Citi Financial and was able to get most of the $$ we need....and we go meet with them tonight to provide copy of his income, etc. So, with some fear and hesitation....I say....WOOOOO HOOOO!
Oh yeah....and I even called and talked to a sweet person at the hospital near me about the stress test and she said to see my new PCP and get him to give me a referral, insurance will pay and then she can schedule me within a few days!!!! YEAH!
Dare I say it, it seems to be falling into place. I am going to my old PCP Friday to sign the release to get my records transferred and to sign for them to send my x-rays to Dr. Peters.
Next week we have a fun filled 3 nights in Scranton, PA!! The Electric City baby!!! Home of Dr. P!!!....then back to work and the week after, new PCP visit and hopefully the stress test.
Yah--hoooo! Man, I am just waiting for my boss to say something to me about the crazy hours I have been working....since I only acrue vaction each month....I have been coming in and leaving for appts...and then working late to make up the time. So far he seems ok with it all. I will have to take some unpaid for next weeks' visit to Dr. P....but it will all be worth it in the end....better be!
Ok....I "think" that is it for now...just need to get the time and place for the pulmonary for next week....and now I will spend the rest of my day in meetings...yippee.
I talked to the new PCP this morning and I got an appointment for the 22nd! Woo hoo. Now I just need him to refer me for the stress test so my insurance will cover that cost, fingers crossed.
Robbie is being fabulous, as usual, and is making my pulmonary appt. for me up there, while I am there next week.
I did get a little gasp outta the Doc....I told him I was able to get in early for my psych eval and that they dr told me that a short stay in a facility, no more than 2 weeks, and I would be good to go for surgery.....SILENCE from Dr. Peters!!! HAHAHA
So I said....and the psych also told me I have a GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR....hahaha, Doc I was just pulling your leg. He said I did great, had a through understanding, I schooled him on DS and that I had realistic expectations. hehehe. Not everyone loves my humor...but I did get a big laugh outta him then!Then last night, my darling hubby stopped at our bank about getting a personal loan for the surgery, we are waiting to hear back about that. Then he went on-line and went thru Citi Financial and was able to get most of the $$ we need....and we go meet with them tonight to provide copy of his income, etc. So, with some fear and hesitation....I say....WOOOOO HOOOO!
Oh yeah....and I even called and talked to a sweet person at the hospital near me about the stress test and she said to see my new PCP and get him to give me a referral, insurance will pay and then she can schedule me within a few days!!!! YEAH!
Dare I say it, it seems to be falling into place. I am going to my old PCP Friday to sign the release to get my records transferred and to sign for them to send my x-rays to Dr. Peters.
Next week we have a fun filled 3 nights in Scranton, PA!! The Electric City baby!!! Home of Dr. P!!!....then back to work and the week after, new PCP visit and hopefully the stress test.
Yah--hoooo! Man, I am just waiting for my boss to say something to me about the crazy hours I have been working....since I only acrue vaction each month....I have been coming in and leaving for appts...and then working late to make up the time. So far he seems ok with it all. I will have to take some unpaid for next weeks' visit to Dr. P....but it will all be worth it in the end....better be!
Ok....I "think" that is it for now...just need to get the time and place for the pulmonary for next week....and now I will spend the rest of my day in meetings...yippee.
Crazy dr...
Aug 07, 2007
Good afternoon...today has taken a turn for the better...I was not supposed to have my psych eval until the end of August and they called this morning, had a cancellation and I went in at 10. Well, 10 after 10 as I got lost. I filled out and signed about 50 papers and then got to see the "crazy dr" as I loving referred to him.
He was very nice, he knew why I was there and thought I was having RYN and I said nope...DS. He wasn't familiar with that surgery so I explained the basic differences, etc and then he asked if I was a nurse b/c I explained it so well and was well versed! Wooo Hoo....that is right Doc, I did my homework.
We had a nice little chat and he said he will write a letter of recommendation, that I have realistic goals, etc.
However I was SOOOO tempted to jokingly ask....should I lie down on the couch?!
Tee-hee-hee...I amuse myself.
As you can tell it was the first time I have ever been to a psych....it was pretty enjoyable.
So now, I can check that off my list.
ANNNNDDDDDDD......I called and changed PCPs b/c mine bites!
I called around and found a nice sounding PCP, closer to my house and they are USED to working with WLS patients!! Woo hoo...it is effective as of August 15, so I am going to call later today to make an inital appointment to meet with them.
I am thinking about calling Robbie at Dr. Peters office....to see what she recommends about my PCP being a $hit head and not giving me the authorizations for the stress and pulmon. tests....maybe they can do them when I am up there next week....
Man I SOOO want a surgery date.
It is finally starting to feel.....really feel....REAL. I haven't been so excited, upbeat, outgoing, and in a good mood in years. My hubby is loving it!
He was very nice, he knew why I was there and thought I was having RYN and I said nope...DS. He wasn't familiar with that surgery so I explained the basic differences, etc and then he asked if I was a nurse b/c I explained it so well and was well versed! Wooo Hoo....that is right Doc, I did my homework.
We had a nice little chat and he said he will write a letter of recommendation, that I have realistic goals, etc.
However I was SOOOO tempted to jokingly ask....should I lie down on the couch?!
Tee-hee-hee...I amuse myself. As you can tell it was the first time I have ever been to a psych....it was pretty enjoyable.
So now, I can check that off my list.
ANNNNDDDDDDD......I called and changed PCPs b/c mine bites!
I called around and found a nice sounding PCP, closer to my house and they are USED to working with WLS patients!! Woo hoo...it is effective as of August 15, so I am going to call later today to make an inital appointment to meet with them.
I am thinking about calling Robbie at Dr. Peters office....to see what she recommends about my PCP being a $hit head and not giving me the authorizations for the stress and pulmon. tests....maybe they can do them when I am up there next week....
Man I SOOO want a surgery date.
It is finally starting to feel.....really feel....REAL. I haven't been so excited, upbeat, outgoing, and in a good mood in years. My hubby is loving it!
The most current...
Aug 06, 2007
Well, where to start? I have looked into the Lap Band, gastric bypass and then I found the "dark side" DS. Then I found, thanks to the great people here, Dr. Peters in Scranton, PA. He is about 3 hours away from me, but from my first meeting I knew he was the one.
I am quick to make decisions normally, heck I met my husband in January, we were engaged in March and married in October of 2004. That is pretty quick in my book.
So today, the news...my PCP is being evil and refused to order my stress test and pulmanory test via her office....too much liability she says. I do not believe that. I know she is againt WLS b/c when I talked to her about it...she said, why cut up your insides when you can eat better and exercise more. WOW, thanks doc...that has been working wonders for these past years. And then she even went on to say that my weight has only fluxuated b/w 5-8 pounds for the past 3 years....ummm....BUT I AM OVER 300 POUNDS....THIS IS NOT HEALTHY!!!
So, after today, I am waiting to hear back from Robbie and see what to do now. I really hope this doesn't deter anything and I can get the tests done elsewhere...whilst I look for a new PCP that is WLS supportive!
It was a blow...I had all my other tests lined up or already submitted to Dr. Peters. And I go back up north next week to see him for some tests there...and I am HOPING and PRAYING that he will give me a surgery test then. It will be my 2nd visit, and I have already done the support group meeting.
Ugg, we all have struggles and I just have to remember that everything happens for a reason. It has been true in the rest of my life, I need to trust that it will all work out.
Oh and being a self pay.....it SUCKS! But I am so willing to plunk down the cash - actually the loan papers, LOL - to get my weight under control and start to feel normal again, not be the fattest person in the room and be able to enjoy exercising again.
Ok....trying to patiently wait to hear back from my dr office or Robbie. Fingers crossed!
I am quick to make decisions normally, heck I met my husband in January, we were engaged in March and married in October of 2004. That is pretty quick in my book.
So today, the news...my PCP is being evil and refused to order my stress test and pulmanory test via her office....too much liability she says. I do not believe that. I know she is againt WLS b/c when I talked to her about it...she said, why cut up your insides when you can eat better and exercise more. WOW, thanks doc...that has been working wonders for these past years. And then she even went on to say that my weight has only fluxuated b/w 5-8 pounds for the past 3 years....ummm....BUT I AM OVER 300 POUNDS....THIS IS NOT HEALTHY!!!
So, after today, I am waiting to hear back from Robbie and see what to do now. I really hope this doesn't deter anything and I can get the tests done elsewhere...whilst I look for a new PCP that is WLS supportive!
It was a blow...I had all my other tests lined up or already submitted to Dr. Peters. And I go back up north next week to see him for some tests there...and I am HOPING and PRAYING that he will give me a surgery test then. It will be my 2nd visit, and I have already done the support group meeting.
Ugg, we all have struggles and I just have to remember that everything happens for a reason. It has been true in the rest of my life, I need to trust that it will all work out.
Oh and being a self pay.....it SUCKS! But I am so willing to plunk down the cash - actually the loan papers, LOL - to get my weight under control and start to feel normal again, not be the fattest person in the room and be able to enjoy exercising again.
Ok....trying to patiently wait to hear back from my dr office or Robbie. Fingers crossed!
About Me
Mount Wolf, PA
Location
27.3
BMI
Surgery
09/24/2007
Surgery Date
Jul 26, 2007
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