Findingme
6 mos
Dec 07, 2007
I have to do 6 months with my physician. I went in Nov 6th. She scheduled a PFT, chest Xray, a sleep stufy and some blood work. I went in and did my fasting blood work the next day as well as chest Xray. My PFT was the day after Thanksgiving (after a day of shopping). My sleep study still hasn't been scheduled.
I had my Dec apt yesterday. All my levels are good except cholesterol. She thinks if I lose weight it will go down. My chest Xray was clear. Yipee. I was worried because i am a smoker. She hadn't got my PFT results back. My issue is I am short. So I feel like my weight is pressing my lungs way too much. She agrees that is probably an issue. My thyroid is also not good. My level was 5.38 or something.
So now I am taking Synthyroid. I am also using Chantix to stop smoking. She prescribed some diet pills (I have to lose 10% for my insurance to cover). She also told me to take prenatal vitamins.
So that is my update.
I had my Dec apt yesterday. All my levels are good except cholesterol. She thinks if I lose weight it will go down. My chest Xray was clear. Yipee. I was worried because i am a smoker. She hadn't got my PFT results back. My issue is I am short. So I feel like my weight is pressing my lungs way too much. She agrees that is probably an issue. My thyroid is also not good. My level was 5.38 or something.
So now I am taking Synthyroid. I am also using Chantix to stop smoking. She prescribed some diet pills (I have to lose 10% for my insurance to cover). She also told me to take prenatal vitamins.
So that is my update.
Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Oct 18, 2007
I went to the seminar today with Dr. Keith. I have been in contact with his insurance rep in advance. Today she gave me the bad news. For the last yr in VA I had another insurance company. I went through the entire process and was weeks away from surgery when I moved to OK (job related couldn't wait). My new insurance will not accept anything I have done previously. And they require a 6 month monitoring with my PCP. AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
My PCP (whom I have seen once) does not agree with WLS. He is not going to help me fulfill the requirement. I can't change until open enrollment in Jan. I am so frustrated. I don't mind doing it again (well I do but I am more than willing) but this is too much to deal with. I am gonna start fresh tomorrow making calls and trying to figure out a solution. I won't let this stop me it just sucks that it is going to delay it.
My PCP (whom I have seen once) does not agree with WLS. He is not going to help me fulfill the requirement. I can't change until open enrollment in Jan. I am so frustrated. I don't mind doing it again (well I do but I am more than willing) but this is too much to deal with. I am gonna start fresh tomorrow making calls and trying to figure out a solution. I won't let this stop me it just sucks that it is going to delay it.
Seminar
Oct 17, 2007
So tomorrow is my seminar. I can't wait. I like getting things completed. I love having steps to reach a goal since it gives milestone markers on the quest. Once I get back I will be posting a lot of things for my benefit.
A lil at a time
Oct 08, 2007
I am not a patient person perse. Having to wait until the 18th for the seminar is driving me crazy. So I am going to use the time to the best of my ability. I have an addiction to Dr. Pepper. I can admit it. So I am going to spend until the 18th weaning myself from it. lol
That sounds so pathetic. But it is the truth. I am also trying to quit smoking. Having WLS isn't about my physical appearance for me. It is about health. So naturally smoking doesn't fit into that. I bought a journal today so I can keep track of my progress on both of these things. Hopefully having two goals to work on will help the next 10 days go by faster. Or at least seem like I am doing something positive towards my healthier lifestyle.
That sounds so pathetic. But it is the truth. I am also trying to quit smoking. Having WLS isn't about my physical appearance for me. It is about health. So naturally smoking doesn't fit into that. I bought a journal today so I can keep track of my progress on both of these things. Hopefully having two goals to work on will help the next 10 days go by faster. Or at least seem like I am doing something positive towards my healthier lifestyle.
ughhhhhhh
Sep 30, 2007
Ever have one of those days? I am just so ready to have surgery and get on with living. It is 17 days until the seminar. I am ready, ready I say.
Starting the process (again)
Sep 27, 2007
I started the process in another state and now have changed insurance companies. So I am starting over (hoefully I won;t have to repeat too much). I scheduled my seminar for October 18th. I am so excited to get started so I can get a date.
