Laure

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9/6/06

Well, after several years of research and deliberation, I have finally decided to have RNY procedure. I have been to every information session for every doctor in South Florida. Although, I really like Dr Paul Wizman, he is just too far for my family to travel. I have chosen to have my surgery with Dr Miguel Lopez-Viego. He is a great surgeon, but, is fairly new at bariatric surgery. He is  being "trained" by Dr Wizman. So, I all really worked out.

I had absolutely no problem with my insurance. I was appoved with a date in about a day. Things are going very quickly. My surgery date was moved back two weeks because Dr Wizman had to speak at a confrence. I will say this, it's like having a part time job going to all of these appointments and labs. I have to write myself notes, reminding myself where I need to be. My job has been very cool about everything and so far, very supportive. My family is supportive, but scared. My husband's family is very negitive about this and think the worst. So, I'm no longer discussing it with them. They're bringing me down. If they can't be supportive, then, they don't need to know.

I'm looking forward to so many things.....here are just a few.....

* Not feeling like everyone is staring at me, in social situations
* being able to find cool clothes, somewhere other than lane Bryant
* Fitting into a booth at a resturaunt, without my boobs resting on the table   lol
* Fitting into the seat of a roller coaster
* Being able to play and run with my son
* Not needing an extender on an airplane, which is the most   embarassing thing in the world to me.
*Fitting in a theatre seat without the arm rests digging into my sides.

Well, I'm off to my pre op visit at the hospital, an appointment with my PCP and an appointment w/ the surgical coordinator. I'm a busy girl!

Talk to you soon,
Laure

9/7/06

Yesterday was a busy day! I had my last visit w/ my PCP before surgery, for blood work etc..., my pre op at the hospital. Which was a million questions, instructions and more bloodwork. And, my meeting with the surgical coordinator to go over the surgery, the diet etc... So, I'm ready to go. I told the surgical coordinator that I was nervous. She said " Good, that means that you're smart, you've done your research and you know what to expect. And, you also know the best and worst case senerio, which will make you successful with your new tool." Makes me feel better, cause she is right. I have researched this, for years. And I know what I need to do to be successful.

I started this journey to WLS at 325 pounds. As of yesterday, I was 299. This could be in part because I have been on the pre op diet for 3 1/2 weeks! My surgery was postponed 6 days before, so this is my 4th week of the pre op diet. Not to say that I haven't cheated here and there. But for the most part , I've replaced 2 meals a day w/ a protein shake and have one low carb, low fat meal a day.

Talk to you soon!

Laure

9/8/16

Well, were here at the final countdown, 3 days to go. I saw my surgeon today. Just for the final meeting, any questions?, etc... I'm felling pretty at peace right now. I had just about every emotion there is. I've been scared, anxious, nervous, angry and now very calm. I'm ready for this surgery and my new life!

Unfortunately, my brother in law, my husband's brother is not doing so well. He is 50 years old and has had liver problems for years. due to too much drinking in his youth. He has been on the transplant list for a few months. He had to have emergency surgery on Sunday night to remove part of his colon, because he was septic. Which is not good. Now, his kindneys and liver are both failing. His BP is very low. The Dr spoke to my husbands family yesterday about his chances of making it through this and asked if anyone knew his wishes. Of course, no one knows, including his wife. Hospice came to visit and my husbands sisters (he has 5 of them) sent them away. Saying that he doesn't need hospice. So, the last week has been sad and dramitic (the latin sisters). I love my brother in law, but, I don't want to see him suffer because his family can't let him go.
We'll see what the weekend brings.

Talk to you soon!
Laure

9/10/2006

Well, tomorrow is the big day! I have followed my clear liquid diet all day. I have to be at the hospital at 6 am! I'm anxious. Only because I've never had any type of surgery. And, it's been a very emotional week. My brother in law just passed away last night. I had to seperate myself from the family today. There was just too much drama. No life insurance. No money. There are 7 brothers and sisters and it is now on our shoulders to pay for this. Which we cannot afford! I had to leave the family meeting today, because I wanted to give everyone a piece of my mind.

Will update as soon as I can!

Laure

9/18/2006

Well, I have been home from the hospital since Wed, 9/13. I had a small complacation due to the fact that my live was still very large, even after losing 26 pounds prior to surgery. So, I was in surgery a little longer than I was suppse to be and have a huge nasty bruise on my right side. I did have to spend 1 day in the SICU. But, it wasn't so bad. Things are going well. I did pass out on Friday. This was because I "over did it". I was trying to help my husband get ready for his brothers funeral and just went to run an errand with him. We got home and I passed out. So, back to the hospital I went. For more bloodwork. Which all came back normal. So, I was on lock down all weekend. I wasn't allowed to be alone all weekend and had to call the surgical coordinator daily. I have been staying at my parents house to recover, since their house is easier to manouver around. But, I think that I may go back home tomorrow.

I am already "mourning food". It doesn't help that every other commercial on TV is about some new fast food etc....

Talk too you soon,

Laure

9/24/06

Hi everyone!
I feel really silly. I just posted on the main board that I feel like a failure already at 13 days/ 15 pounds out. I think that I am just going through something. I'm calling it my cry baby stage. I don't know what else to call it. Not really depression. Very emotional. Still mourning food, My very best friend in the whole world. I'm bored at home. I have another 2 weeks off from work. I'm getting paid for them, so why go back already? I need something to keep my crazy mind occupied for the next two weeks! My husband isn't alot of support right now.... he's in his own little world since his brother died. Which is understandable.

Laure