drjco
7 Weeks out
Jun 29, 2007
It has been 7 and 1/2 weeks since surgery and I am down to 223 lbs. I have posted pictures on my page to show the weight loss at intervals. I am having no problems related to the surgery. The weight loss totals are 69 lb.s to date.
We are leaving for Hilton Head Isalnd tomorrow for a week of golf, horseback riding, and beach. It will be a good test to see how I do eating out during this period of time.
I have some problems getting enough fluids and need to concentrate on that, but I am never hungry and need to focus to be sure I eat enough. I never thought I would say that.
I have gone from a 52 inch waist to a 42 inch at this time and they are getting loose. I have gone from a XXXL to a large. It is a real joy to buy clothes off the rack at the stores and have them fit.
We are leaving for Hilton Head Isalnd tomorrow for a week of golf, horseback riding, and beach. It will be a good test to see how I do eating out during this period of time.
I have some problems getting enough fluids and need to concentrate on that, but I am never hungry and need to focus to be sure I eat enough. I never thought I would say that.
I have gone from a 52 inch waist to a 42 inch at this time and they are getting loose. I have gone from a XXXL to a large. It is a real joy to buy clothes off the rack at the stores and have them fit.
First Post Surgery Update
May 10, 2007
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Well, I am 9 days out and feeling great. I am down to 248 already. I will see Dr. V. next Monday and hope I can move on to pureed food. It will defintely be better when I can add taste and flavor to my daily nurition. Before long I can work on texture. This has been some trip already. My wife, Chris, and my children and their families have been great supports. I can never thank them enough.
Well, I am 9 days out and feeling great. I am down to 248 already. I will see Dr. V. next Monday and hope I can move on to pureed food. It will defintely be better when I can add taste and flavor to my daily nurition. Before long I can work on texture. This has been some trip already. My wife, Chris, and my children and their families have been great supports. I can never thank them enough.
Approval and date for Surgery.
Apr 17, 2007
Well the approval letter from the insurance company came on April 16,2007 followed by the surgery schedule the next day. My surgery will be on Monday April 30th, 2007. I begin my liquid diet today in preparation for the surgery. I know it will be an adjustment, but I have to do it. The surgery date will be my new birthdate and I will have the opportunity to try again to keep healthy. My wife, Chris, has been an absolute angel in her support and outlook to this process. I don't think I would have been able to get this far without her support.http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wevsipo/">
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Post Easter
Apr 13, 2007
OK. Easter has come and gone and I haven't heard from the insurance company. It haas been two weeks since the submission.
I did have a great Easter. My oldest daughter drove down from Pittsburgh with her husband and her two little girls. They are the cutest girls in the world. I know that I am somewhat prejudiced on this.They are the two dressed in red inmy photos. The picture was taken last Christmas.
We got to golf on Friday and Saturday. We had Easter dinner at my wife's sisters house and it was a good time. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I was not stressed out waiting for a response from the insurance.
I did have a great Easter. My oldest daughter drove down from Pittsburgh with her husband and her two little girls. They are the cutest girls in the world. I know that I am somewhat prejudiced on this.They are the two dressed in red inmy photos. The picture was taken last Christmas.
We got to golf on Friday and Saturday. We had Easter dinner at my wife's sisters house and it was a good time. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I was not stressed out waiting for a response from the insurance.
Valentines day
Feb 14, 2007
It is hard to beleive it is this far into 07 already. Time is flying. I am still waiting for the insurance approval. I meet with the staff next week which should count as my fifth month of supervised diet and exercise. I have learned alot form the Men's forum on Obesity Help.
End of 06
Dec 30, 2006
The year ends with Saddam being hanged, a fair minded president, something we could hope for in 08, passing on, and James Brown leaving in a golden casket.
My insurance approval is on hold. BC/BS wants documented proof of 6 months of diet and exercise under a doctors care. I began with the nutritionist and physiologist in Dr. V.s office in October of 06. I hope these count towards the goal. I have kept up the listing of what I ate and my workouts since then. Dr. V.s staff is tgrying to have these count so that I do not have to start all over with this. I hope that these will be accepted so that the surgery will not be delayed too long.
The Holiday Season
Dec 20, 2006
Well, it is the week before Christmas. My wife and I just returned to Charlotte from Salt Lake City. Her uncle passed on last week. We were his Personal Representatives, therefore we had to go and take care of all the arrangements there for a viewing and then have him shipped to Pittsburgh for burial with his wife. We also had to empty out his condo and put it up for sale. We began the probate process there and now we have to wait for the courts direction.
We will leave for Pittsburgh tomorrow and have the service for him on Friday. We will be staying with my oldest daughter Kathie. After the service we will begin to ramp up for what is expected to be, a great Christmas Eve at her house with all three of my kids, 7 grandchildren and my nephews and nieces.
This will be tough on my wife, but she is great and will get through all of this. We did not send out cards since we were out of town and very busy. Next year we will pick up where we left off.
By the way, my first submission to the insurance company was turned down. They wanted documentation of six months of a supervised diet program. My personal physician and the surgeon are in the process of trying to have that waived based on hteir knowledge of how hard I have beeb trying to lose weight since October.
We will leave for Pittsburgh tomorrow and have the service for him on Friday. We will be staying with my oldest daughter Kathie. After the service we will begin to ramp up for what is expected to be, a great Christmas Eve at her house with all three of my kids, 7 grandchildren and my nephews and nieces.
This will be tough on my wife, but she is great and will get through all of this. We did not send out cards since we were out of town and very busy. Next year we will pick up where we left off.
By the way, my first submission to the insurance company was turned down. They wanted documentation of six months of a supervised diet program. My personal physician and the surgeon are in the process of trying to have that waived based on hteir knowledge of how hard I have beeb trying to lose weight since October.
Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2006
It seems like this year is rushing by. I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is over.
This year Chris (my wife) and I had a wonderful time. We were invited to share a Thanksgiving Meal with friends of ours who moved down here to Charlotte this summer. They had no relatives coming down from Pittsburgh, our home town. They also did not have enough time off work to make the trip north.
We had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner which was wonderful. Bloody Marys were excellant and so was the choice of wine.
This is probably my last dinner like this since I am waiting for my insurance approval and hope to have surgery in January.
The day was wonderful with a complete sense of what we all should be thankful for. I prayed for all of us who are involved in WLS. And of course, I prayed for all Americans serving our country here and abroad. We owe them so much for their patriotism and strength.
This year Chris (my wife) and I had a wonderful time. We were invited to share a Thanksgiving Meal with friends of ours who moved down here to Charlotte this summer. They had no relatives coming down from Pittsburgh, our home town. They also did not have enough time off work to make the trip north.
We had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner which was wonderful. Bloody Marys were excellant and so was the choice of wine.
This is probably my last dinner like this since I am waiting for my insurance approval and hope to have surgery in January.
The day was wonderful with a complete sense of what we all should be thankful for. I prayed for all of us who are involved in WLS. And of course, I prayed for all Americans serving our country here and abroad. We owe them so much for their patriotism and strength.
Insurance Approval
Nov 21, 2006
Well, it is moving smoothly. Today, 11/21/2006 my information was submitted to my insurance company. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, I think it will be sometime before I hear back from them. Now is the time my patience is being tested. I feel like I am focusing on the surgery and becoming impatient to get it over with. Hopefully, I will hear from them soon and it will be positive...a go for it.
Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2006
This is a day to show our respect for all of the people out there that put on the uniform and served our country.
If your spouse is a vet do something special for him or her today.
I know that I will offer my prayers today for all of the vets who served, now and in the past.
If your spouse is a vet do something special for him or her today.
I know that I will offer my prayers today for all of the vets who served, now and in the past.
