Hunnie
Back from the Land of the Lost......
Dec 02, 2006
Had some PC problems and have to send it off for repair. They fixed it fast, so here I am :-) Glad to be back but having to start over sux.
I've had to go back to searching for a surgeon. And it looks like the search is going to be long and difficult. Even though I know it will be MORE than worth all the effort in the end.......that doesn't stop me from being down and wondering if it will ever happen at all!!!
Of course there is part of me that is happy and excited. I'm ready for the holidays and to see my children again. My 16 year old has called and is so happy and excited to be coming, lol. He's trying to get here as soon as possible and stay as long as he can. I can't wait. Have missed him sooooooooo much!! Plus....I just love Christmas anyway. We've started putting lights and decorations up and have the outside lights all set up and ready to go. And I can't forget the best part of this year......being in a warmer climate, not having to deal with the cold and snow has improved my life and attitude tremendously :-)
So......as you can tell right now one day I'm down and the next day I'm happy....life's a rollercoaster ride!
I've had to go back to searching for a surgeon. And it looks like the search is going to be long and difficult. Even though I know it will be MORE than worth all the effort in the end.......that doesn't stop me from being down and wondering if it will ever happen at all!!!
Of course there is part of me that is happy and excited. I'm ready for the holidays and to see my children again. My 16 year old has called and is so happy and excited to be coming, lol. He's trying to get here as soon as possible and stay as long as he can. I can't wait. Have missed him sooooooooo much!! Plus....I just love Christmas anyway. We've started putting lights and decorations up and have the outside lights all set up and ready to go. And I can't forget the best part of this year......being in a warmer climate, not having to deal with the cold and snow has improved my life and attitude tremendously :-)
So......as you can tell right now one day I'm down and the next day I'm happy....life's a rollercoaster ride!
Here I go again.....
Nov 17, 2006
I don't know which is going to kill me first.....waiting or my eating. I've done the hard part, making the decision to have surgery and to do whatever it takes to make that possible. Now....after making that decision I've started eating like it's my last meal ever!
I love OH and all the different message boards, you can find out about anything you ever wanted to know here. I've been reading about how this is just a tool and that most doctors put you on a pre-op liquid diet. For shrinking the liver to have laprascopic RNY surgery and to prove that you have the discipline and motivation to use this tool successfully.
It's time to practice my resolve and be truly prepared for what lies ahead and leave the details in God's hands. Trip to the store to get some suppies and my liquid diet starts. From there it's making sure I get enough protein and how much weight I could lose before God allows me to have surgery. He has the plan and time schedule. All I have to do is relax and let his will take over.
Pray for my patience and success on the liquids.
I love OH and all the different message boards, you can find out about anything you ever wanted to know here. I've been reading about how this is just a tool and that most doctors put you on a pre-op liquid diet. For shrinking the liver to have laprascopic RNY surgery and to prove that you have the discipline and motivation to use this tool successfully.
It's time to practice my resolve and be truly prepared for what lies ahead and leave the details in God's hands. Trip to the store to get some suppies and my liquid diet starts. From there it's making sure I get enough protein and how much weight I could lose before God allows me to have surgery. He has the plan and time schedule. All I have to do is relax and let his will take over.
Pray for my patience and success on the liquids.
Patience is NOT my virtue......
Nov 14, 2006
I've researched and researched and scoured the message boards trying to hurry the wait for Dr. Patel to call for my consult. I swear I'm not sure if being more informed is good or bad for me right now. I feel like my head is about to explode and I can hardly think of anything else. I guess I've really already made my decision and am just ready to get on with it. And on top of everything else I'm starting to feel guilty. My son is having trouble with his grades...only cuz he doesn't do the work, but still having so much on my mind about WLS and getting my life back, makes me feel like I'm not being a good parent.
Stress and impatience are killers.....on many levels.
Hopefully soon I'll have something real to report and look forward to.
Stress and impatience are killers.....on many levels.
Hopefully soon I'll have something real to report and look forward to.
And so it begins
Nov 12, 2006
I've chosen a Dr. who I believe can help me. After reading a testimonial about him here in the OH forum...I decided to give it a shot. It will be difficult I'm sure considering I am on Medicaide, but the testimony I read gives me hope that it will be worth the effort.
I have no doubt that it's "medically necessary" for me to have this surgery. The question is will medicaide see it that way. They just have to....the benefits to my health in the long term will out weigh the cost of surgery in the present.
It's hard for me not to get my hopes up. I am sooooo looking forward to this. I'm excited and a little scared. I can hardly wait to see the weight melt away and get my life back. That's the most important part....getting my life back and being able to enjoy my family, go back to work, and being around 20 or 30 years from now for my grandchildren.
I know it will be a long difficult journey, but it's one that I am willing to make.
I have no doubt that it's "medically necessary" for me to have this surgery. The question is will medicaide see it that way. They just have to....the benefits to my health in the long term will out weigh the cost of surgery in the present.
It's hard for me not to get my hopes up. I am sooooo looking forward to this. I'm excited and a little scared. I can hardly wait to see the weight melt away and get my life back. That's the most important part....getting my life back and being able to enjoy my family, go back to work, and being around 20 or 30 years from now for my grandchildren.
I know it will be a long difficult journey, but it's one that I am willing to make.
About Me
Shiner, TX
Location
25.4
BMI
Surgery
02/20/2008
Surgery Date
Nov 09, 2006
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