Liz C.
Tomorrow is MY DAY!!!
Feb 21, 2010
Well... Tomorrow morning is it!!! I go in at 5:30am!!! I am so excited but it doesn't show... I do not feel nervous at all right now... I just guess I am really ready! I have everything ready I just need to put it all in my bag. So far I have only had 20oz of water to drink today since I have been up.. (I had 20oz of water around 1am before I went to bed). I also had a 1/4cup of lime jello. I just don't feel thirsty or hungry! Weird huh? Maybe I'm getting into this rny mental state! lol who knows.... I do know one thing.. even if I don't have anymore jello or even broth I will force myself to get in the rest of water I need for today!
Wooo... HOooo.... I'm almost there!
Welcome to the 48hr Liquid Diet!!!
Feb 19, 2010
Well... Its officially that time!!!
Yup, Yup!! Its time to start my 48 hr liquid diet!!!
Oh my wish me luck!!!
I hope I am not going to get mean or anything..
I am so excited!!! Today and tomorrow and that's it...
Monday is surgery time!!!
I am sooooooooo happy its finally here!!!
I also wanted to add that last night my daughter got her 1st Degree Black Belt!!! I am so very proud of her!!! I love her with all of my heart!
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Yup, Yup!! Its time to start my 48 hr liquid diet!!!
Oh my wish me luck!!!
I hope I am not going to get mean or anything..
I am so excited!!! Today and tomorrow and that's it...
Monday is surgery time!!!
I am sooooooooo happy its finally here!!!
I also wanted to add that last night my daughter got her 1st Degree Black Belt!!! I am so very proud of her!!! I love her with all of my heart!
APPROVED IN UNDER 24 HOURS!!!
Feb 17, 2010
I just hung up the phone with Misty (insurance specialist) and she told me they called her and its approved!!! YES APPROVED!!!
When I seen who was calling I was scared to answer the phone thinking the worst.. Because they just put it through yesterday! But I was wrong! WOOO HOOO
I can't believe I was approved in under 24 HOURS!!! This is just amazing!!!
As soon as I hung up the phone I felt this overwhelming happy feeling like no other in my life and I just started crying! I have never cried out of happiness before! All I kept saying was thank you God.. Thank You!!!
I am still feeling overwhelmed and my body feels crazy!!! I can't believe it still but its true!!!
I AM APPROVED!!! (geez.. I can't stop saying that!)
Oh yeah... Monday here I come...
On the 22nd I will finally join everyone on the losers bench!!!
WOO HOOOO!!!! I'm APPROVED!!!
bad day...
Feb 15, 2010
Well my bad day started Sunday around 2pm... My body was feeling really crazy and my head was pounding!!! ugh.. Then all day today I was worse!!! In fact I was really moody! Since last Friday after seeing Dr Peters for my pre op I have to make sure I have no carbs and lots of protein before surgery! ugh... I was told I wouldn't feel good for a few days but didn't think I would be feeling horrible and moody from carb with drawl... ugh..
...and to make things worse (at least it seemed like it) I called the insurance person Misty at Dr. Peters office and left a message for her to call me back and she never did... ugh.. I will call tomorrow.. I will be checking everyday about my insurance and all.. I am just so nervous about the insurance approval... as soon as I hear it is approved.. I think I will be a lot nicer and relaxed!
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...and to make things worse (at least it seemed like it) I called the insurance person Misty at Dr. Peters office and left a message for her to call me back and she never did... ugh.. I will call tomorrow.. I will be checking everyday about my insurance and all.. I am just so nervous about the insurance approval... as soon as I hear it is approved.. I think I will be a lot nicer and relaxed!
Had my Pre Op Apt today!
Feb 12, 2010
Well today I had my pre op apt with Dr. Peters. He was so very happy with me!!! He said that I was doing an amazing job and was so proud of me!!! Woo hoo!!! That was good to hear! He said my numbers were amazing too and that he was very happy that I followed everything he has told me to do! Woo Hooo!!!
He said this is the week to loose whatever else weight I can! He said he didn't care how I did it to do just it.. lmao! I asked if he was going to have me on optifast again for this last week before surgery and he said no... but he did say I can have my protein shakes and I can still eat meals but make them small and next to nothing carbs and high protein! Okay so problem.. I can do that. I figured I will just have like 2 shakes a day, a small dinner (meat and veggies) and then like some sf popsicles or maybe sf jello or fruit as a snack!!!
On Saturday the 20th I start my 48hr clear liquid diet! Yummy huh? So I'm thinking that's... ummmm ah yeah! Water and lots of it... Broth and lots of it... and some sf jello! yummy lol! Ahhh well I can do it I know I can..
They said Misty should be putting in all my paperwork to my insurance company Monday and to check in with the office like on Wednesday or so... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Yeah I'm so scared and nervous about the insurance company! Dr Peters said I should be just fine because I have done everything they required and the lady at the desk told me the same as well! I need to just stay calm..
Boy this is going to be a nerve racking week!!! I mean as soon as I get the OK from the insurance company for the surgery approval I will be alright!
Oh Dear, God... I pray to you that everything will be okay and the insurance company will give my gastric bypass surgery the approval to have it done on Feb 22nd as scheduled!!! Amen...
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He said this is the week to loose whatever else weight I can! He said he didn't care how I did it to do just it.. lmao! I asked if he was going to have me on optifast again for this last week before surgery and he said no... but he did say I can have my protein shakes and I can still eat meals but make them small and next to nothing carbs and high protein! Okay so problem.. I can do that. I figured I will just have like 2 shakes a day, a small dinner (meat and veggies) and then like some sf popsicles or maybe sf jello or fruit as a snack!!!
On Saturday the 20th I start my 48hr clear liquid diet! Yummy huh? So I'm thinking that's... ummmm ah yeah! Water and lots of it... Broth and lots of it... and some sf jello! yummy lol! Ahhh well I can do it I know I can..
They said Misty should be putting in all my paperwork to my insurance company Monday and to check in with the office like on Wednesday or so... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Yeah I'm so scared and nervous about the insurance company! Dr Peters said I should be just fine because I have done everything they required and the lady at the desk told me the same as well! I need to just stay calm..
Boy this is going to be a nerve racking week!!! I mean as soon as I get the OK from the insurance company for the surgery approval I will be alright!
Oh Dear, God... I pray to you that everything will be okay and the insurance company will give my gastric bypass surgery the approval to have it done on Feb 22nd as scheduled!!! Amen...
Pre Op Apt on Friday!
Feb 11, 2010
Woo Hooooo!!!I am so excited! I go in for my pre op apt at 2:45! My apt was suppose to be on the 10th but the snow was really bad here so we were in a state of emergency and they were closed for 2 days... ugh and I was getting really excited to go and nervous about what he'd say... and well.. no apt Wednesday.. lol but I am just glad I go in tomorrow!!! I don't even know what to expect but I am really nervous but very excited at the same time!!!
ugh... I am really nervous about insurance approval.. But I keep telling myself to stop stressing and all because I did do everything they require... So deep breath!
My surgery is on Feb 22nd!!! OMG!!! Its all most here!!!
I will keep praying everything goes through for the insurance!!!
I am soooooooooo excited!!! 9 more days!!!
So I had my endocrinologist apt today...
Feb 08, 2010
And I have my final clearance needed!!! Woo hoo!!!! I am so excited!!! I was so nervous because he was just looking over all my paperwork from the past 6 months and my lab work I had done... just saying uh huh, uh huh, uh huh.... making me more nervous.. Then he got up and squeezed both of my ankles, made me hold my arms out.. lol then looked at the palms of my hands.. and then said let me see your elbows... lmao.. then he listened to my lungs and then sat down... I was a bundle of nerves!!! But then he said you have done an awesome job and good luck on your surgery.. you are cleared!!! When I heard those words it made me the happiest person ever! Now that is done.. I meet with Dr. Peters on this Wednesday for my pre op apt and then they will send everything over to my insurance for final approval... I am still super nervous about insurance approval... I know I need to relax.. but I will once I hear its all approved!
Oh yeah almost forgot to add this.... I am down 6 lbs!!! Go me!
Exercise
Feb 07, 2010
So... 
Today I used my new workout dvd!!! It is "The Biggest Loser, Carido" I just got this Friday night and I am so glad I did. I got it from Walmart and it only cost $9.00! Wow huh? So anyways There are 3 different levels of workouts and you can start out easy on the level 1. This dvd is set up as a 6 week program for maximum weight loss.. as long as you follow it and do it everyday!!! Yes, everyday! There is also a customized workout option where you can pick and choose different workouts to your liking. So I did level 1 today and with warming up and the workout it was about 30 minutes. Oh man... did that work me out!! LOL!!! I made it through the whole thing and I am so proud of myself! When I got in about 10 minutes I thought.. oh man am I going to make it... But I did!!! What a great exercise dvd! I recommend it to anyone!
On another note... I am super nervous about my appointment tomorrow. It is with the Endocrinologist! He is going to review my lab work I had done about 2 weeks ago to make sure things look good and is going to go over all my appointments I had and clearances I have gotten throughout the 6 months... Then from what I understand he will give my final clearance to Dr Peters to do my surgery!!! (I see Dr. Peters the 10th of this month.. this week for my pre op appointment) So nervous! Not about having my surgery.. Just about my appointments. Oh yeah and Extremely nervous about insurance approving everything for my rny... as soon as I here the insurance is approving my rny...
I know.. I need to just relax.. I tell myself its okay just to calm down because I have done all my requirements that my insurance company requires... ugh..
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Today I used my new workout dvd!!! It is "The Biggest Loser, Carido" I just got this Friday night and I am so glad I did. I got it from Walmart and it only cost $9.00! Wow huh? So anyways There are 3 different levels of workouts and you can start out easy on the level 1. This dvd is set up as a 6 week program for maximum weight loss.. as long as you follow it and do it everyday!!! Yes, everyday! There is also a customized workout option where you can pick and choose different workouts to your liking. So I did level 1 today and with warming up and the workout it was about 30 minutes. Oh man... did that work me out!! LOL!!! I made it through the whole thing and I am so proud of myself! When I got in about 10 minutes I thought.. oh man am I going to make it... But I did!!! What a great exercise dvd! I recommend it to anyone!On another note... I am super nervous about my appointment tomorrow. It is with the Endocrinologist! He is going to review my lab work I had done about 2 weeks ago to make sure things look good and is going to go over all my appointments I had and clearances I have gotten throughout the 6 months... Then from what I understand he will give my final clearance to Dr Peters to do my surgery!!! (I see Dr. Peters the 10th of this month.. this week for my pre op appointment) So nervous! Not about having my surgery.. Just about my appointments. Oh yeah and Extremely nervous about insurance approving everything for my rny... as soon as I here the insurance is approving my rny... I know.. I need to just relax.. I tell myself its okay just to calm down because I have done all my requirements that my insurance company requires... ugh..
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Feb 02, 2010
So I have been cleaning and organizing like crazy!!! I'm thinking since my surgery is on the 22nd of this month (pending approval).. I am going through a "nesting" phase... I dunno... Spent all day doing that and finished up the day by watching LOST.. (first time ever) and now watching the snow fall out my window and I am typing this... Ahhh... Snow is so beautiful when it falls...
Well its February!
Jan 31, 2010
Soooo.... its February! I am getting really excited and all! 22 days to my life changing experience!!! (as long as everything is cleared through insurance)
Last week I had to update my Cardio and Pulmonary clearances because I had been cleared back in Aug 09 and they would have expired a week before surgery.. So I am glad my case manager called me and gave me the heads up!
February will be a busy month.. the 
4th is my Daughter's 8th Birthday!!!
(which I threw a surprise party for her last sat night!
) the 6th my Daughter has a tournament in NJ for her karate... the 8th I have my endocrinologist apt... That is my last apt needed for final clearance before it hits the insurance... yay! and on the 10th I meet with Dr. Peters!!! I can't wait!!! I wonder if I will have to do optifast again... hmmm..not that I will mind.. but better plan ahead because of the cost of those shakes! lol... the 19th my Daughter tests for her 1st degree black belt!!! (I'm so proud of her!) the 22nd is my SURGERY!!! (as long as insurance approves it..) and the 27th.. my Daughter has a tournament for her karate....(which I can't go cause I don't want to push myself after surgery..ugh)
So I know this month is going to fly by so fast.. but probably no fast enough!!!
Today is the day I am going to make sure I walk everyday!!! Yes Everyday!!! lol I was told that it is extremely good before surgery! and if its too cold .... hmmm.. I will have to walk back and fourth in my living room for about 20-30mins... lol how boring huh? I should go get a treadmill... that would be fun...
I also have to start stocking up on SF Popsicles, SF jello, SF pudding... cream of wheat, already got oatmeal.. lol Oh yeah I need to get some unflavored unjury from PMRI too... I already got some Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein.. chocolate.. not bad.. 26 grams of protein.. Which I'm thinking will be good mixed into SF pudding or maybe cream of wheat or oatmeal.. who knows... lol but I do know I have 2 weeks of liquids.. sip sip sip... ha ha
Oh yeah.. I need to get a medical ID bracelet!!! Very important..
Well that's all I have to say for now... Thanks for everyone for your support! I will keep you all in my prayers!
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Last week I had to update my Cardio and Pulmonary clearances because I had been cleared back in Aug 09 and they would have expired a week before surgery.. So I am glad my case manager called me and gave me the heads up!
February will be a busy month.. the 4th is my Daughter's 8th Birthday!!! (which I threw a surprise party for her last sat night!) the 6th my Daughter has a tournament in NJ for her karate... the 8th I have my endocrinologist apt... That is my last apt needed for final clearance before it hits the insurance... yay! and on the 10th I meet with Dr. Peters!!! I can't wait!!! I wonder if I will have to do optifast again... hmmm..not that I will mind.. but better plan ahead because of the cost of those shakes! lol... the 19th my Daughter tests for her 1st degree black belt!!! (I'm so proud of her!) the 22nd is my SURGERY!!! (as long as insurance approves it..) and the 27th.. my Daughter has a tournament for her karate....(which I can't go cause I don't want to push myself after surgery..ugh)So I know this month is going to fly by so fast.. but probably no fast enough!!!
Today is the day I am going to make sure I walk everyday!!! Yes Everyday!!! lol I was told that it is extremely good before surgery! and if its too cold .... hmmm.. I will have to walk back and fourth in my living room for about 20-30mins... lol how boring huh? I should go get a treadmill... that would be fun...
I also have to start stocking up on SF Popsicles, SF jello, SF pudding... cream of wheat, already got oatmeal.. lol Oh yeah I need to get some unflavored unjury from PMRI too... I already got some Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein.. chocolate.. not bad.. 26 grams of protein.. Which I'm thinking will be good mixed into SF pudding or maybe cream of wheat or oatmeal.. who knows... lol but I do know I have 2 weeks of liquids.. sip sip sip... ha ha
Oh yeah.. I need to get a medical ID bracelet!!! Very important..
Well that's all I have to say for now... Thanks for everyone for your support! I will keep you all in my prayers!
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02/22/2010
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Jan 08, 2010
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