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I Had A Moment.

Nov 15, 2007

I havent posted in a while cause I was waiting to update about my pre-op status and dr's expectations. I had a meeting with the RN  who gave me my pre-op package and she explained to me that I have to be at the hospital at 5:00AM on 12/27/07 and that I have a pre-op class I have to take prior to the surgery. This class is supposed to help me with any additional questions I have regarding the surgery & to assist me with how to eat and which products to purchase. I was also told today that I would have to give myself injections of lovenox  to prevent blood clots after the surgery. That was something I had never heard anyone mention her nor in the support groups I have been attending. Its not that big of deal for me when I was pregnant with my youngest I had gestational diabetes and had to give myself insulin shots daily. Hopefully I wont be to bad. So the moment I had was that I realized while driving after my appointment that this really is about to happen & started crying. I know I am making the right choice. But I am all my children have & I love them more than anything. So I am not second guessing my decision I just want everything to be smooth. So I decided to come home and talk to my oldest who is 16. This whole process I have  spoken with him openly so he was competely aware of what I was doing. Tonight I talked openly about my visit today & how if anything were to happen I needed him to take care of his sister. I dont know why I felt the strong need to say this but I felt that i needed him to know this. Yes I know alot of people have this procedure and are fine but the reality is that there are some who dont. I felt the need to cover all my basis especially when it comes to my children. So anyways I talked to him about how I want him to continue on if I wasnt to make it & do what he & I always talk about. Him graduating from high school next year & going to college and getting his degree in business. I also explained to him how I wished I would have taken care of myself sooner & put myself 1st but it is a lesson I am learning now. That there is nothing wrong with putting yourself 1st. He started crying & telling me how he never thought about me not being here & if I werent to make it he wouldnt be ok and able to move for weeks or months. Oh MY GOSH! I started crying cause I never knew he loved me like that. I know that sounds crazy but 1 he is typical teenage boy (Only show emotions sometimes, Gone are the days of kissing & hugging mom) So here I am thinking u know he'll come back around when he gets older. For those who have teenager's u can understand. Well anyways he promised he would do what we always talked about and will always be there for his sister. Then he told me I was going to be just fine!!!! I love my son to pieces boy!!! these are the moments when I realize I have done a damn good job......  


I forgot to mention I dont have to do a liquid diet prior to surgery ...YES!

Continuation

Nov 03, 2007

I felt the need to add a little more info regarding my process incase someone else was reading my profile and using the same insurance. When I first got on the boards alot of people who have pacificare where being told they had to attend this mandatory 6 month class ( i believe that how long it was). So when I seen my surgeon in June I had prepared myself mentally for this to happen to me. It didnt about a week after seeing my surgeon I started receiving my authorizations for the different specialist I had to see. Over all it took about a 2 month time to complete all authorizations. When I asked the insurance company about the class I was told due to the fact I work for a large employer group (hospital) they did not make the class a requirment within there contract. So I was still leary cause I know sometimes the customer service rep with the Insurance co. dont allways know what they are talking about. So I was still preparing to here that I was going to go to this class. When I seen my surgeon last month she advised that my auth process with my medical group Healthcare Partners doesnt take long at all. Then I met a nice lady from the boards who told me the same thing. So good luck on ur journey enjoy every minute. The ups & downs along with the uncertainity. I have been taking pictures like crazy but havent posted I will try to add some today!

I GOT A DATE!!!!!!

Nov 02, 2007

   I got my call today my surgery will be 12/27/07 @ 7:30.

SURGEON VISIT!!!!!!

Oct 16, 2007

I am so excited!!!! I seen the surgeon today and she was happy with my weightloss. She wanted to know if I had changed my mind on  which surgery I wanted I said I still wanted the gastric bypass. She explained to me that the 1st week after surgery I will be on liquids until my 1 week vst with her. She explained I would be in the hospital for 2 to 3 days . She only does the surgery on Thursdays so I would be realesed on a Saturday. She also asked me if I had a problem with getting I.V. in my hand I stated no i have no problems. She said if so than she could put in my neck  "I said OH NO you arent putting that in my neck leaving a SCAR!!!" I'm SO VAIN!!!! she thought that was funny... Then she asked if I needed a bigger bed. Then changed her mind stating no u not brittney spears u dont need the paparazzi!!! I laughed and said Dr. I am a star but I dont want to be Brittney. Cause the bigger bed takes 6 to 7 people to push the bed. I have another 7pds to loose before meeting my goal surgery weight. Dr. Takahashi & I discussed when I wanted the surgery I told her I wanted the surgery the week before christmas. Well she is going to be out of town on that week . We decided on my surgery for 12/27/07 . She informed me that the authorization process doesnt take long for my medical group Health Care Partners (Pacificare). That she should be getting a response back within the next couple of weeks. So I am excited,anxious, & ready!!!! Hopefully by December I will be down an additional 30 pounds atleast that's my goal!!!! Keep U Updated!!!!

UPDATE!!!!

Oct 10, 2007

I got my surgeons appointment for next tuesday the 16th. I wasn't expecting to get the appointment until November GOD knows what he is doing. I am hoping to lose the last 7 pounds by next week I am really pushing myself to do so by exercising more and watching what I eat......

Forget To Mention

Oct 06, 2007

That my info wont be forward to the insurance company for approval until I have seen the surgeon next month. Per the nurse practioner the approval shouldnt take long cause I have done everything required and they have all of my test results. So we will c what happens in November.

EXCITED!!!!!

Oct 04, 2007

ok. I have lost a total of 20 pd only 10 more to go. I met with the nurse practioner yesterday & she was excited that I am half way through with meeting my goal weight. She asked if I was ready to have my 2nd surgeons visit & of course I said YES!!!      I AM SO DOING THE HAPPY DANCE!!!! I requested that I have the surgery the week prior to christmas since my children will be out of town for a week and a half. That would be perfect for me they wont have to see me going through the 1st phase after the surgery. So the nurse practioner stated you shall get your wish.... So at this point I was truly excited & anxious. I went to the front desk to schedule my appointment and the receptionist states the doctor 's 1st available appointment is in December. So then the nurse practioner ran out of the exam room she was in and stated "she needs to be seen by the surgeon next month, cause she wants her surgery in december!". The receptionist tells me she will speak with the doctor to get an appointment date for November...... So I am almost done   ...  

I will contiue keeping track of my progress be it good/bad.....

Psychiatrist Visit.

Oct 01, 2007

I had my psych visit on 9/28 it was very easy .. She asked the basic family questions. And she asked alot of questions to see if I was familiar with the surgery & the requirments after surgery. I still have 1 more thing to complete related to the psychiatrist visit which is some type of test. I dont know if all psychiatrist give this test but I know they one in my dr's office does. I take that 10/3. I was supposed to take on 9/28 but when I rcvd the reminder call the receptionist said I had to be at the office at 4, my reminder in my phone said 3. So I called the office the morning of my appointment and was told I didnt have to be there until 4. When I got to the office at 4 the receptionist says I was supposed to be there at 3. I explained how I called and what I was told . Well she got snippy and stated thats why they verbally advise the patients of the time they need to be at the office. And I stated to her I wouldn't remember that my appointment was made 2 months ago & when I called this morning the girl who answered the phone should have given me the correct info!!!!! Anyways that was my moment of getting it out. In all the experience with the psychiatrist was easy.....I have my follow up appointment on 10/3 so I am excited to see how long it takes to forward to the insurance company after wensday. I am moving along. I have completed all of my specialist visit's I now just have my monthly visits with nurse practioner to monitor me & make sure I am loosing the required weight. I am now down 18 pounds & I have 12 to go.... Hopefully I would have lost by the end of October.

Going Strong!!!

Sep 19, 2007

I had my EKG & Echocardiogram done today. I am still loosing the required weight & am extremely happy right now. For a moment I was getting weary but I have found strength again with prayer and support. People are noticing I am loosing weight and I can tell cause my clothes are lose. So I will keep mooving!!! I only have 1 more specialist appointment left and thats with the psychiatrist next week. Will update then.....

Just Sharing

Sep 17, 2007

I went to my 2nd support group meeting tonight. And there were 2 very good statements that were said that I wanted to pass along. "If Being FAT Is The Sentence Than What Was The CRIME!!!! (Dont punish yourself thinking that you dont deserve to be Skinny & healthier. You DESERVE it just as much as the next person. Stop people pleasing (U CAN ONLY PLEASE 1 PERSON AT A TIME AND THAT IS YOU!!!!) Everyone else is after YOU. You come 1st....
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12/27/2007
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