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Now the journey begins.... Share  Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:37pm | Edit Note | Delete I made the decision to have gastric bypass a couple months ago, started the process in Indianapolis, but have decided to go thru Evansville to have to surgery done. People wonder why I decided against going to Indy when I was all set for going, even went to Orientation there. Well....I will tell you, why I changed my mind. First of all, anyone that knows me and knows me well, knows that usually I am quick to make decisions, always been that way. Sometimes I even leap before I look. That is kind of what I did with this as well.

For me this is a HUGE decision, one that for me, would be better if I had time to mentally and physically prepare for this life change. I loved the doctor in Indy and the process there would have been much quicker and I would have been thinner by summer 2010. I went to the Orientation here tonight and am confident that I have made the right decision. I liked the surgeon here too. I have done quite a bit of reading on the entire process and I am ready for this.

I am fortunate that I have lots of support! People that I didn't know cared about one way or the other, have really stepped up and the support means more than you know! I so appreciate it! I appreciate Chandra, who has been a true inspiration thru all of this, she is the first person I bounced the idea off that I was even thinking of having this done, and she has been encouraging every step of the way! Kudos Chandra to you, who doesnt know me that well, but has stepped up and has offered me her friendship!! Thanks so much!

Thank you to Amanda! Without you and your everyday inspiration where would I be? Who knows? Still in denial probably. There are too many people to give a big thank you too, but all who are reading this, I will do my part in blogging the progress, and you all are responsible for the continuation of prayers! I thank you all in advance!

Now I must wait til January 1st til my insurance changes to start the rest of the journey...from what I understand it could take 6-8 months. And you know what, I am ready to embark on the journey. Yes, I could have had the surgery done by March, but I have chosen the route I honestly think is best for me. I need the extra steps Evansville requires to prepare me for the brand new Carmen!

I am SUPER excited!!

Orientation for Gastric Bypass Surgery Share  Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:17pm | Edit Note | Delete So the big day came and went. Amanda picked me up at 8 then we went to pick up Jennifer and off we headed to Carmel Indiana. We stopped in Terre Haute to gas up, stretch, smoke, go potty. Then we proceeded to our destination for Orientation. Jennifer went up thinking she wanted to have the lap band done and the surgeon suggested gastric bypass. So, it appears we will both have the gastric bypass.

I must say I have learned a lot since this journey started! And Orientation was another bulldozer full of information. I am still excited about the process. I had a short consultation with the surgeon, Dr Evanson, and have not changed my mind. I am on board. He says I am a perfect candidate for this procedure. I have to get my diabetes in order, and some other things done before I can take the next step.

With the changes that will come, I have a list of restaurants I want to eat at before I have this surgery. One of the restaurants I wanted to go to was PF Chang, so we ventured over to the nearest one. It is upscale Chinese, and completely delicious! Jennifer had never been to the Cheesecake FActory so we went over there for some cheesecake to take home. Anyone that knows me knows that I DONT like Cheesecake, but I did take my mom home a slice and she loved it.

Now I have questions. Not about the surgery itself, but where it would be best for me to have this done. I love Dr Evanson but I am thinking practicality and all signs point to having it done here. I am taking some time to decide and will make my decision soon...I just want to thank everyone who is supportive on this decision for me, my health and my future!

Although this surgery changes your lifestyle, it wont change who my friends are! I have seen this surgery change people in a way I don't like and I promise it won't change me in that way!

Love you all! Carmen
 

Something I thought I would never do.... Share  Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 6:46pm | Edit Note | Delete For sometime (can't really tell you how long) I have been contemplating some changes in my life. I have decided on something MAJOR and I am going to do it for me. I am not doing this for anyone else, but me. Is it going to be a challenge? Heck yes! Am I going to have moments of weakness? If you know me, you know this is also a yes. But this is something that I feel if I can make it all the way through I will feel that I have accomplished something Herculean.

What is it that I am going to do, you might ask? I am going to have the Gastric Bybass surgery. Most that know me, know I SWORE I would never have it done, no matter how many of my friends took the leap. It wasn't for me. My feelings on this have changed. No one talked me into this, no one even talked to ME about having it done. I think everyone knew I was happy for them but it wasn't for me.

I have many reasons for taking this step and one is that I need to have an overall better quality of life. I am happy now, have the best family and friends a girl could have, but I guess you could say I woke up and realized there is more out there...waiting for me...and I am ready to make these changes.

Wanted to put this blog out there so everyone can find out at once. I am taking the first step, going to Indy for the Orientation. Not sure yet where I will be having the surgery whether it is in Indy or Evansville, just taking the first step and see what path it leads me down. A very good friend, Amanda, is taking me on November 2nd, 2009. Please, friends, keep me in your prayers during this journey.

I know, now from experience.....NEVER say NEVER!! I will keep you informed through blogs with updates as they happen.

Thanks for reading this and please say a prayer for me if you will! Love you all!! Carmen