Michelle S.

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

Wow, it's hard to believe that this is really happening!  I wanted to do this for so long, but was scared.  Thanks to my supportive family and friends, it's really going to happen.

Starting Sunday I get the exciting task of beginning the bowel prep.  From what I hear, I'm going to become intimately close with my toilet .  Then Tuesday at 5:30am I'll be admitted for surgery. 

Then the fun begins!!!!

 Yesterday I had my pre op class and brought my parents. My Dad for YEARS has been on me to have surgery. He has be battling a whopping 30-50 lbs for a few years (big whop I know). Having my parents in class with me was wonderful. They are much more aware and prepared for the lifelong changes I’ll be making.  I think him hearing all the information made him relize why I had been so   After class I was TOLD to meet my friend’s ad a sushi restaurant. Little did I know they had planed a celebration dinner for me.  My best friend actually bought me a Tiffany & Co Key. She said it was a key that is opening up new doors for me… I couldn’t believe it! So special and she is my biggest cheerleader through out this whole process.  Another friend bought me new bedding set. He said since I’ll be on best rest for a bit, might as well be new and cozy. Oh and some Ugg’ish boots.    So I’m here, rapping my fingers on the desk watching the phone, hoping it rings. This was just such a wonderful thing they did for me. I’m actually kinda still in shock. They are so amazing, just wanted to share.

I was having a hard time with today.  Finally had a good nights sleep after that crappy sleep study.  TG that is over.  Feeling slightly human today but a little emotional.  It is a year ago today that my Gram past away.  I miss her so much and wish she was here to see me do this.  I know that she still has her eye on me and helping things along.

I received a call from the sleep doc today and he confirmed that I do NOT have sleep apnea.. OMFG I told him that.. wish i could have saved the $ from that test, but oh well.  When I called my Mom to tell her the good news she told me, "Looks like you got a special gift from an angel today".  I lost it.. tears just poured out of my eyes.

  LOL I keep saying she has her hand in everything still.  We have 4 little boys in the family and I was my parents last hope of giving them a Granddaughter.  Well on Mother's Day we found out my sister in law was expecting and then 9 months to the day of her passing... she gave us a little girl. 

Knowing she's up there with her husband and friends showering me with support  makes me that much more determined to make her proud!

OK, so I think I'm getting some divine intervention lol.... So someone from the sleep clinic called me today to tell me what my responsibility to pay at the time of my study.. sheesh $560.00!  Crazy!!!  While we were talking, i mentioned that I am on a list for cancellations... so I can get my study done sooner Rather than later.. as it so happens.. Sat night is available!!  What luck!  Lets hope this will continue to be good news and smooth from here on out.

So I go for my sleep consult.. and now have to do a sleep study.. which is so lame!  Trying to not to be pissed about it.. but kinda hard.  So at the latest that apt is April 6.. that's the day i wanted my surgery.... IF.. they feel I need to use a CPAP machine.. then 2 weeks after that.. i can have my surgery.. If it's not one thing its another.  I swear if it wasn't for my mom and Mike, I would still be in bed with the covers over my head bawling my eyes out.  Thank God I have them for support!

So excited!  I only hav 2 appointments left then my info can be sent to BSBC for approval and a surgery date!  I can't belive i'm this close to surgery.  So many years I've wanted to do something like this, so many set backs.  Now i'm knocking on the door of the 'losers lounge'  Soon i'll be on the bench with everyone else.

Have a great Friday everyone!

OK, sooo excited!!!!  Just got my letter in the mail from Valley Medical and and and... They are referring me to have surgery!!!! Now I really got to bust my butt and get going on my little list..
get my labs done
sleep study (I snore according to my boyfriend)
Lose 18 lbs (13 now)
8 on line modules
pre-op nutrition
support group
Keep my exercise record
another therapy session (kinda scared of this one)
Then since the second I changed insurances to Blue Cross.. I called for surgery and didn't get a PCP.. I need a letter of medical necessity for surgery.

If I stay on the  ball I might be looking at late March for surgery!!!!!!  I still can't believe this is really happening!

So I had my 'big appointment' today with Dr. Estakhri, the dietitian and therapist.  I like the fact that I was able to knock it all out in one appointment.  So much to process mentally, hopefully blogging will help organize my cluttered brain ;)

1- Staff is fantastic!!  They program they have established there is all about informing patients and having a lot of aftercare available. 
2-I found out that.. I'm not going to be able to have the lap band surgery like I wanted to.  Apparently I'm too over weight for it, and will not have good results.  Dr. Estakhri was very patient with me and answered all questions I had about the bypass.  On paper it sounds perfect and fantastic, but still need to think about it some more.
3-Very confident that I'll be approved.  I asked the therapist at the end of our session how she felt about my situation and what her recommendation would be for me.  She said OK, she would approve me for surgery.

So it's been a good news/bad news kind of day.  Have a lot of reading to do and decisions to make.  Thank God I don't have to make one tonight!

So Monday is my appointment with my Doc and staff.  I'm already nervous of the Psych part.  I was declined once before years and years ago. Doc said I was depressed.  Now I'm taking anti depressants and feel like i''m doing really well.  Keep fingers crossed for me that everything will work out!!!

Last week was such a busy week!  I was only able to make it to the gym once.  Tomorrow I know i'll pay the price!  Yoga then a personal training session... It will not tickle. 

The closer my appt to meet the Doc and shrink, the more nervous I'm getting.  I really hope they will approve me :(