Eileen O.
Moving Ahead full speed!
Oct 10, 2008
I saw my surgeon yesterday and I am so excited. He was very impressed at my motivation as I am finished with all my pre-testing (except the sleep study which I will have this Monday evening). He wants me back in two weeks for my final meeting with him (for my insurance company) and he will give me my physical and we will set a date!!!
I can't believe it....looks like it will happen in the beginning of November which was my hope. I am planning on taking 8 weeks off from work to get used to my new way of life and to bank lots and lots of 12 step meetings as well as therapy and EXERCISE!!
Although I think I have to wait a little bit before I can start lifting weights I am pretty sure I will be able to get back on the aerobic machines soon.
Iam so thrilled and yet still scared but the outpouring of support from the people on OH has brought tears to my eyes this morning. I am going to continue to update my website today....I'm working and hope to have a lot of down-time as it is Saturday and it tends to be kind of quiet.
Well I am off to earn a little bit of what they pay me.... :)
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I can't believe it....looks like it will happen in the beginning of November which was my hope. I am planning on taking 8 weeks off from work to get used to my new way of life and to bank lots and lots of 12 step meetings as well as therapy and EXERCISE!!
Although I think I have to wait a little bit before I can start lifting weights I am pretty sure I will be able to get back on the aerobic machines soon.
Iam so thrilled and yet still scared but the outpouring of support from the people on OH has brought tears to my eyes this morning. I am going to continue to update my website today....I'm working and hope to have a lot of down-time as it is Saturday and it tends to be kind of quiet.
Well I am off to earn a little bit of what they pay me.... :)
Another Saturday night feeling trapped!
Sep 27, 2008
So basically I hate my life and the surgery can't come soon enough. Not that it is going to magically change my life but it will liberate me from this body I feel so trapped in. I have allowed myself to get into such a state that I am so isolated. I struggle to go to work and get through the day, sometimes a 16 hour day, and then com home and just chill.
I started making a list of things I can no longer do because of my weight.:
1-wear my seat belt. I have to wear the shoulder strap behind me and just the lap band across because it isn't long enough.
2-wipe my ass properly - currently it is a serious contortionist act and I am afraid when I have the surgery I will be so sore in my belly I won't be able to wipe myself.
3-clean my house without feeling like I am going to have a heart attack. It takes me an enitre weekend to just vacuum and wash the kitchen floor.
4-I can't go to the movies or the theater or to concerts...I can't fit in the seats. I don't go to friends because I am afraid there won't be a seat for me to sit on.
5- I can't go anywhere that requires a lot of walking. I just can't do it. My legs, knees, and lower back hurt all the time.
6-I am always crying and angry.
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I started making a list of things I can no longer do because of my weight.:
1-wear my seat belt. I have to wear the shoulder strap behind me and just the lap band across because it isn't long enough.
2-wipe my ass properly - currently it is a serious contortionist act and I am afraid when I have the surgery I will be so sore in my belly I won't be able to wipe myself.
3-clean my house without feeling like I am going to have a heart attack. It takes me an enitre weekend to just vacuum and wash the kitchen floor.
4-I can't go to the movies or the theater or to concerts...I can't fit in the seats. I don't go to friends because I am afraid there won't be a seat for me to sit on.
5- I can't go anywhere that requires a lot of walking. I just can't do it. My legs, knees, and lower back hurt all the time.
6-I am always crying and angry.
About Me
Blackwood Terrace, NJ
Location
46.8
BMI
Surgery
11/24/2008
Surgery Date
May 10, 2008
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