essence1226
11/10/2006:
Nov 10, 2006
ONE MONTH MEASUREMENTS:
height: 5'6"
neck: 14.75 in
chest: 51in
hips: 60.5 in
left thigh: 29
right thigh: 28.75
left arm: 17.5
right arm: 17
shoe size: 9 1/2 W
10/27/2006:
Oct 27, 2006
10/20/2006:
Oct 27, 2006
My old posts from 8/26/06 to 10/9/06
Oct 21, 2006
Video: Yahoo! Music Exclusive Performance by India.Arie
(Click above title to see video)
{Verse 1}
Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’t
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won’t
Depend of how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul
::Chorus::
I’m not the average girl from your video
And I ain’t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally,
Because I am a queen
I not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I’m wearing I will always be
India.Arie
{Verse 2}
When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it’s suppose to be
And I know my creator didn’t make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my Lips, my eyes, I’m loving what I see
::Chorus::
{Verse 3}
Am I less of a lady if I don’t where panty hose
My momma said a lady ain’t what she wears but what she knows…
But I’ve drawn the conclusion, it’s all an illusion
Confusion’s the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception,
Something got to change
Now don’t be offended this is all my opinion
Ain’t nothing that I’m saying law
This is a true confession
Of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
So get in when you fit in
Go on and shine
Clear your mind
Now’s the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
‘Cause everything’s gonna be alright
::Chorus::
{Verse 4}
Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks
I don’t need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive cars and your caviar
All’s I need is my guitar
Keep your crystal and your pistol
I’d rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don’t need you silicone, I prefer my own
What god gave me is just fine…
::Chorus::
i guess i should introduce myself. my name is jamie and i'm 26 yrs old. i've been obese all my life, but i've never been as heavy as i am now. i need some help. i've decided to have wls and regain my life back. i've been married for 3 1/2 yrs to my wonderful husband craig, and i have a son (gabriel) who is 2 1/2. i also have 2 step-sons. christian is 8 and jacob is 5. i work full time and i hate it, but oh well...it has to be done. i have no self esteem and i can't wait to have wls! i've researched wls for about 3 mos and i weighed the pros and cons of the lap band vs. gastric bypass and i believe the bypass would be more beneficial for me. oh, and i LOVE Kiefer Sutherland! he is sooooo AWESOME!
08/26/06: i went to my 1st seminar at palms of pasadena. it was pretty cool. here's what i've done so far:
6 mos diet supervised by dietrician
letter of necessity from pcp
psych eval w/dr. baum
gastric bypass orientation
1st appt w/dr. rehnke.....he is so awesome!
on monday the 28th i will be submitting my letters to marlene from my pcp and my dietician. i am also writing one explaining why i think i should have surgery. after marlene gets those all we have to wait for is the results from my psych eval.
here are a list of my medical conditions pre-op:
hypertension
boarderline hypothyroidism
boarderline high cholesterol
GERD
severe depression
edema in the legs and ankles
lower back pain
irregular menstrual cycles and ovarian cycts......i think that is it. ha ha ha :)
You Are Miss Piggy |
 A total princess and diva, you're totally in charge - even if people don't know it. You want to be loved, adored, and worshiped. And you won't settle for anything less. You're going to be a total star, and you won't let any of the "little people" get in your way. Just remember, piggy, never eat more than you can lift! |
08/31/2006: dr. baum needed to see me again today, regarding my test results from the personality test that i took. he said i am more depressed that he originally thought and my anxiety level is high. he's recommended that my prozac be upped and he would like to see my on an anti-anxiety medication. i told him that 90% of my depression is due to my weight. he said that he was going to approve me for surgery. WOO HOO!! i believe that is the last hoop i needed to jump through to have everything submitted to the insurance company....on a different note my mom colored my hair for me.....it's my favorite color.....PURPLE!!! it so totally rocks!
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09/01/2006: marlene from dr. r's office called me today and said she is just waiting on the results from dr. b's office and once she gets them she will call me and submit them to the insurance co. i'm sooo gonna be on pins and needles when this stuff gets to the ins co.
09/02/2006: i went to a surprise b-day party for my grandma who turned 85. she was crying b/c she had no idea. it was nice. i'm uploading some more pics. these are the loves of my life. one of them is my son, gabriel in the bathtub and the other is my son and my husband, craig out on maderia beach during hurricane wilma. it was awesome!!!!!
hopefully these come out ok, i'm not used to message boards and blogs....ha ha ha
-- wear sexy clothes
-- learn how to do exotic dancing for craig
-- get a cute bathing suit
-- paint my toes
-- shave w/o being totally out of breath
-- ride my bike w/o feeling like i'm gonna go into cardiac arrest
-- do tae kwon do again
-- bungee jump
-- sky dive
-- maybe look into modeling again (this time not for plus sizes)
-- wear my son's butt out for once
-- go to amusement parks and ride the rides again
-- be naughty in bed again :)
-- possibly go back to school
-- buy lingerie in fredericks or victoria secrets
09/06/2006: my son't godfather passed away unexpededly @ 0200 this morning. he was 36. it's so unfair. he didn't deserve this. i miss him terribly. i've colored my hair again. it's strawberry blonde. i'll be getting a pic up soon. my inlaws are flying in on saturday which is the same day as the memorial service. it's gonna be a hell of a day. i love my in-laws, and i can't wait to see them. i just don't want to be or look upset when i see them. i must be strong. :)
09/08/2006: marlene from dr rehnke's office called me to say that all my paperwork is in and she's giving to someone named patty to have her submit it to the insurance company for approval. marlene said she will also advise patty to schedule me for the next soonest surgery date once i've been approved per my request. yay! finally some good news this week. i'm going to call the insurance company on tuesday to make sure they got my packet.
09/14/2006: dr. rehnke's office called me and said they said my packet was mailed to cigna on 09/11 (cigna wouldn't take a fax). so, it's now a looong waiting game. my "tenative" surgery date is 10/13/2006--which is Friday the 13th! ha ha ha...i doubt my surgery will happen on 10/13. i've always gotten my hopes up for things and they ALWAYS came crashing down. so, i feel a bit less stressed, but not excited. i don't think i'll feel excited until i get approved. until later~~~~
09/21/2006: gosh, my b-day is in 5 days uugghh....i haven't got much sleep in the past couple of days. gabe's 2yr molars are coming in and he's not doing to well with it. cigna got my packet on 09/15 and i'm still waiting to see if i become approved. i hope it doesn't take too long.
