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March 23, 2007

Wow, it has been a while since I updated in here....

I saw my surgeon today, was down 10 pounds and all cleared for surgery.  It has been changed from April 19th to the 20th.  I am so excited and cannot wait to begin the next leg of this journey.  I will also be having my gall bladder removed, and that is a relieve in of itself.

I have my patts next thursday the 29th and will post an update on that after.

klee

October 26, 2006

OK...I have copies over my journal from my original profile...it reads from ealiest to last post.  Going forward I will be adding them to the top of this blog....klee

March 03, 2006

I am 39 years old..have been struggling like a yo-yo for more then 15 years with my weight.  I have a beautiful 12 year old daughter that models professionally and dances at the National Ballet School of Canada - can you tell I am proud and sharing?  I have been married for 15 years to a tall red head - we have our moments - good, bad and really bad, - just decided to give each other some breathing space apart, but are still friends.  We have 2 wonderful cats, Honey - she is a redhead and very rubinesque and Bella - very petite, loud and exotic.

I love to read murder mysteries and romance novels.  I volunteer at our local legion - my dad is a vet.  Currently the President of our Ladies Auxillary.  Belong to Curves - love the supporting atmosphere.  Work in the professional field of Human Resources.

Have the most amazing bestest friend a girl could ask for and we support each other thru everything.

Life has its moments and today - March 03, 2006 is a pretty pivotal one for me....the start of my journey through WLS...I am looking forward to the support I see so readily given on this sight.

thx klee  

March 14, 2006   
    
Well, it is 330 in the morning and I am up and almost ready to leave for the airport - 600am flight to Punta Cana.

I have been so sick the last week with my mouth I was not sure today was going to happen.

I  had some work done last tuesday on my top back molar to get it ready for a crown.  I had broken half the tooth.  I was in so much pain since, on antibotics and prescription pain killers....yesterday I went back to the doctors and he put the permanent cap on my tooth.  What a difference that made.  It was such a relief when he pulled off the temp cap.  Anyways, just a slight throbbing this morning..armed with my T3s and ready for some sun.

The best part about this....I lost 5 pounds this week...klee  

March 22, 2006

Back from vacation..it was wonderful and relaxing...unfortunately it did not last long...I returned to find I had been robbed...my wedding rings and many other valuable and sentimental rings...well over 11K...it makes me sick...I left them at home, because it is dangerous to travel with jewellery...ins only covers up to 1000 per piece, so I am pretty screwed....I waited all day for the police to show up...they finally called to say they would try for tomorrow..were very busy...ahh!!!

Food was great..have not dared to check the scales yet..will when I get a minute.

Beach was even better.  I kept thinking next year when I go on March break with my daughter, hopefully I will be in one of those cute little swimsuits...definitely not topless like many of them were though.

Oh well must go....klee  

April 18, 2006

Wow!  almost a month since I last posted...where do I start...

In my last post I mentioned the theft of my jewellery..turns out the ins will only pay a max of 3K with a 200. deductible...so I am out over 8K...its not event the monetary value of the items..its the sentimental value..the first ring I ever bought myself at 18 when I started working (antique from england), a beautiful ring that was my mother-in-laws - made just for her and I inherited it when she passed away, my engagement ring, my 15th anniversay ring from work...just to name a few, but all with so many memories attached..at least they can't steal my memories.

Next...when I was away, I took a fall..ended up with celulitis in my leg which healed but I still have extreme pain in it..just went for a bone scan, will hear later this week..I am sure my added weight does not help the situation.

My consultation with Dr Starr was scheduled for April 7th and then cancelled and rebooked April 28th...I just cant wait..I want to get this ball moving.

I saw pictures of myself from about 5 years ago - very similar in size as now, however, I also saw pictures from 4 years ago - after Dr Bernsteins (1st time) and I am a size 12...did not last long...it was so depressing, but also motivating.  I have put those pictures on my fridge to remind me of what I want to move from and to...when I can, I will scan them and ad them to my sight as a goal.

Well, I guess I should head to bed, I have an early start tomorrow.

KLee  

April 21, 2006

My mouth is a mess again...man how can I go from never having any problems with my teeth, regular 6 month check ups and away I go to now having another infection.  This one in the tooth beside the last cap above....I see a specialist on Monday..have been on more antibiotics and pain meds...it is driving me insane...I have to say I have not felt more pain since child birth....no exageration...

Now onto some more personal things...I have come to the conclusion that my husband and I will not get back together...too many issues that he seemed to be willing to work on but I can see he is letting them slide again and I just can't keep going through the rollercoaster.  My daughter seems happier now that it is just the two of us...she loves her father, but also realizes that his mental health issues are an illness and we are better living apart...not an easy decision. We have been together forever it seems, I thought I would be married to this man all my life...our 15th wedding anniversary is on May 18th..... Needless to say I am an emotional eater...with this whole rollercoaster, I have never weighed more in my life then I do right now.  I am hoping now that I have made this mental decision with myself, that I will be able to get it all under control again.  I let all these emotional issues take over, stopped going to the gym, but now I really feel like I need to take control...stop the binges....go back to the gym - they are really a great support - did not realize how much until now.  Anyways, that is my life as it is now.  I am looking forward to building a new future for myself and my lovely daughter as a skinnier, healthy person.

thx klee   

April 21, 2006

Funny, I just finished updating my profile, went out and looked at it and realized I have been battling my weight issues for about 15 years and have been married for 15 years....hmm...

thx klee  

April 23, 2006

I am having a really bad night...I ate way too much tonight...my daughter keeps turning from Dr Jeckly to Mr Hyde - she is 12, hormonal, confused, caught in the middle between the separation of my husband and I and definitely acting out...she is just so angry and disrespectful and refused to talk...I told her to start treating me with respect and talk to me or call her father to pick her up...god I cannot believe I did that...I kept telling myself I would not use this split as a weapon.  So I retreat and eat and now I just want to puke it all up...but I am not going there..ok got to go..

thx...klee  

April 28, 2006

Hey all,

I had my consult with Dr Starr this morning and I have to say that man is cute as a button....he was so kind, did not make me feel like a big and ackward, asked what I new and then took me through everything in detail.

The interesting part of all this was when I told him my preference was for DS and my reasons why, but my main hold back was the distance to travel to have this. He asked if I wanted to know why no one in Ontario now performs this type of surgery..and of course I said definitely.

He proceeded to show me diagrams of the DS and RNY and the differences. Which of course I new from my own research, but coming from him, scared the hell out of me.

DS - all the staples, the greater risks after, what happens if there is a leak from a stapel? Needs to be resolved within 24 hrs or the risks of further complications or even the big "D" word are strong possibilities. With so many staples, there is a greater chance of this. The long term complications when discussed one on one, seem so much more complicated and risky, then when you read about it.

RNY -still risk, substantially less staples, so less risk of leaks, close to home - he will see anyone immediately post op if there is even a hint of problem and do a scope

Overall long term loss of access weight - the percentage in the bigger picture really is not that much when you do the math.

Overall, I went into this consult with the intent of just adding it to my ooc as having tried at least in Toronto to do surgery, but have now come away feeling much clearer and committed to the RNY. Funny how things happen.

He advised that from consult to surgery it can be about 6 months to a year, depending on how the other specialist appointments go, however, he also advised that you could self pay for the Dietician and Social Worker and substantially speed up the process - so this is the way I am going for sure - luckily I have private coverage for both of these through work. The interist you still do through him and ohip - Dr Glazer - who I have actually previously seen...so who knows, as I am a existing patient, I may be able to see him sooner as well...I will keep my fingers crossed, but will not be disappointed either way.

Lastly - Dr Starr in the end presented everything to me in a very impartial basis and never made me feel like he was pressuring me to have any particular surgery over another, including the Lap Band which is self paid.

Good news...I weighed 3.8 pounds less on his scale...gotta love that.

Anyways I have rambled enough...thanks so much to everyone for all their help, encouragement and support in this process...now onto the next stage.

Thx klee   

May 14, 2006

Well it has been a while since I updated.  I saw Shelley Aranov - Self pay Social Worker on May 10 - she was  amazing...felt very comfortable with her...I see her again this week.  Considering when I called the hospital for my Social Worker / Dietician appointments which were sched for Nov16, I consider myself very luck to have been given the opportunity to go self pay.  I see the Self Pay Dietician on June 01 - Doreen Klar - and  she said after that I would have a group session at the hospital.

Just waiting now for the Internist - calling them tomorrow to see if they got my referral and when the appointment date is for.

I am just so amazed and thankful at how quickly this is happening for me and for all the support I have already received from this wonderful sight.

thx klee  

June 05, 2006    

Ok..so a bit has happened since my last post.

I originally got a date with Dr Glazer the Internist for Sep27.  This has now been changed to Dr Zupnik on July 24 - thank you!!! there are angels amongst us.

I saw Doreen Klarr - the self pay Dietician on June 01.  She was really nice - talked for an hour and went thru things and she booked me for the Group Dietician class with Denise at Humber for June 20th.

So basically within 3 months of my initial consult with Dr S., I will have finished all my preop appointments and be able to get on the surgery waitlist.

I seem to be having mild gall bladder attachs daily now.  I dont eat until lunchtime and then it starts and stays until I go to sleep...fun wow...not...

Have to call Dr S office tomorrow to update them on the Dietician appointments and will ask if he does gall bladder surgery as well..it is really cramping my style....lol..

Ok..thats it for tonight...klee 

September 04, 2006

Well it certainly has been a long time since I updated my profile.  I have been actively posting, but never finding the time to come in here...so here goes.

I finished all my pre-op appointments before the end of July.  I really would recommend the the self pay Dietician, Dorreen Klarr and the self pay Social Worker, Shelley Aranov.  They both were amazing, compassionate and understanding professionals that really seemed to care and understand.  My Internist was Dr Zupnic...very straight to the point - but really liked that.

I met with Dr Starr just before I went on vacation the end of July and he cleared me for surgery...yeah!!!!!!!  I still can't believe I only had my consult on April 30, 2006 and now 3 months later, I am getting my date.  If I had chosen not to self pay, I would still be waiting for my Dietician and Social Worker appointments on Nov 19th, 2006 and then the internist after that....surgery, would probably not have been until very late 2007 or early 2008 -  his norm now is 1.5 to 2 years from consult to surgery.....through self pay, I have been able to accomplish this in one year. 

My surgery date is April 19, 2007 (tentatively - they are always subject to change).....I am so happy...something to look forward to....

I also found out I had lost 6 pounds in the last 3months since my consult...so 295 to 289....yeah...so glad I did not go up...thx Tammy for the Optifast...used for the 3 days prior to appointment.

This journey has introduced me to so many new friends...most noticably, Tammy Patterson.  We have become amazing friends and I really cherish her support and friendship through this journey...she will be my angel...she doesn't have a choice...Thanks Tammy.

I so much enjoy the support meetings in Milton - thanks again Tammy for hosting them.  It is great to be able to meet with pre and post ops and discuss what we are going thru and what we have to look forward to.

We are currently planning a Christmas Gala for Nov24th...It is going to be amazing, because we are trying to have as many of our OH friends and family attend this celebration.

I recently updated my profile layout...still want to find some fun things to add, but I feel like it is starting to reflect me a bit more.

Ok..better go...klee   

September 05, 2006  

Ok...just added my pic finally...it was take at the last OH meeting in Milton, by the lovely Sheila Churchill..many thanks Sheila for helping me put my face to my name for all my OH friends.

klee