Ms.Lavette 2U
I am loosing the required Weight!
Sep 16, 2007
I am loosing the required weight of 30pounds prior to surgery. I have struggled for the past 2 weeks with loosing the weight. But some more finally came off 16 pounds 
. I didnt give up because I want this so badly, but its not an easy road. Once you make up your mind and do this journey for yourself I promise it is the best decision you are making. I have struggled with food and angry issues with this process. But with seeing a therapist it is helping me to resolve some issues prior to surgery instead of after. I completely loving the reintroduction of the new me!!! It has been scarying and exciting at the same time. But I wouldnt trade this in for nothing in the world.... 
. I didnt give up because I want this so badly, but its not an easy road. Once you make up your mind and do this journey for yourself I promise it is the best decision you are making. I have struggled with food and angry issues with this process. But with seeing a therapist it is helping me to resolve some issues prior to surgery instead of after. I completely loving the reintroduction of the new me!!! It has been scarying and exciting at the same time. But I wouldnt trade this in for nothing in the world....
Almost Done!!!
Sep 09, 2007
I am getting weary, But not giving up. I had 5 appointments on Wensday for the pulmonologist(Check Breathing),Upper GI(Acid Reflex),ultrasound of my leggs to make sure I had no hidden blood clots & the specialist to check the circulation in my leggs. I had an appt to see the nurse practioner to follow up on my other test I had previously taken. I was told I dont have sleep apnea but I do snore alot & that all I needed was to lose weight to relieve the snoring and to get this device from my dentist that will keep my mouth open until i lose the weight. I was told by the doctor who did the upper GI that I did have acid reflex and that would be resolved upon having surgery. The nurse practioner is excited about my weight loss. But I thought I had loss 15 pd but when I got to the scale in the office it was only 10 so I was really upset. But she was happy about how much I weighed and told me to keep going. And thats what I am struggling with but I am not gonna give up because I have to loose the weight in order to have the surgery..... I have 1 more appt which is with the psychiatrist inwhich I am not worried about due to the fact I have been having weekly sessions with a L.C.S.W. I started the sessions knowing I was an emotional eater so I thought it was the best for me. The reason I attend weekly sessions is that I had told the therapist all of my appointments where happening sooner than I thought and I could be having the surgery as early as December. So here suggestion was to start the process now instead of when I got closer to the surgery date. Which has helped me tremendously cause I have no anxiouty about the surgery & I am not second guessing my self. I am very comfortable about the decision I have made.
The Begining Of My Journey!
Aug 20, 2007
First round of appointments,
The ultrasound/xray was fine. I felt like I was about to fall off of the gurney. But the tech told me that everyone feels that way cause its so small. It wasnt just me. The nutrionist was a group meeting inwich I got authorized to see through my insurance. She did state that some insurance company's require a one on one meeting inwhich we might have to pay for if they dont cover and the cost was $120.00 an hour. So I hope that dont apply to me. I didnt really learn anything from the nutrionist just that I was drinking to much water. She said I was only required minimum to drink 64oz daily & I had been drinking 159 oz daily. Cause I went on the website that told you how much water you should be drinking daily according to your weight. The support group was interesting. I was able to meet a lady who was much heavier than me she had just had her surgery in Dec and lost 120 pounds and she looked really good she only had the bat wings. I was impressed cause she was older and white. So that gave me hope. The support group was just that people giving there opinions and suggestions of support. I was more interested in hearing the black women talk because that's who I relate to. There where only 2 there and both stated it was the best thing they did. That they still struggle mentally with going to the big stores instead of the small stores for clothes. That food is still a challenge cause you have to listen to your body to determine when u are full. Cause that next bite will make you sick. The sleep study was a trip. 1st of all the man who was there was a tall black fine mine. I enjoyed him touching me!!!!! Anyways, I told him I felt like he was rigging me I had wires hanging from my head,face,neck,chest,legs!!! WAIT, lets get to the hair. The flier stated you could have no products in your hair so that the wires will stay. So I washed my hair yesterday morning and blow dried it , Put in ponytail. Walked around looking like the little girl at school who did not get her hair combed ALL DAY!!!! I felt horrible, cause I went to the nutrionist like this and support. I was a mess! Ok, So I couldnt sleep during the 1st half of the sleep study cause I forgot my eye mask (so I dont see anything while I sleep) I could here people walking up the steps, closing doors. Plus the man told me I had to sleep on my back...That was awful I felt like a fat girl was sitting on my chest and I couldnt breath.. I never sleep on my back for those reasons. so I tossed and turned all night I dont think I went to sleep. So he came in about 2 to put the c-pap machine on my nose(air blowing in your nose from a machine). That thing feels weird. But It was the best sleep I had gotten in a long time. He woke me up at 5 and I wished he wouldnt cause I was finally in a deep sleep once he put that machine on. I had told him earlier in the evening that when he was going to wake me to put the machine on I wasnt going to go too sleep. Well I guess I didnt know what I was talking about cause he put the machine on & I was out.... So thats my story till next time.
The ultrasound/xray was fine. I felt like I was about to fall off of the gurney. But the tech told me that everyone feels that way cause its so small. It wasnt just me. The nutrionist was a group meeting inwich I got authorized to see through my insurance. She did state that some insurance company's require a one on one meeting inwhich we might have to pay for if they dont cover and the cost was $120.00 an hour. So I hope that dont apply to me. I didnt really learn anything from the nutrionist just that I was drinking to much water. She said I was only required minimum to drink 64oz daily & I had been drinking 159 oz daily. Cause I went on the website that told you how much water you should be drinking daily according to your weight. The support group was interesting. I was able to meet a lady who was much heavier than me she had just had her surgery in Dec and lost 120 pounds and she looked really good she only had the bat wings. I was impressed cause she was older and white. So that gave me hope. The support group was just that people giving there opinions and suggestions of support. I was more interested in hearing the black women talk because that's who I relate to. There where only 2 there and both stated it was the best thing they did. That they still struggle mentally with going to the big stores instead of the small stores for clothes. That food is still a challenge cause you have to listen to your body to determine when u are full. Cause that next bite will make you sick. The sleep study was a trip. 1st of all the man who was there was a tall black fine mine. I enjoyed him touching me!!!!! Anyways, I told him I felt like he was rigging me I had wires hanging from my head,face,neck,chest,legs!!! WAIT, lets get to the hair. The flier stated you could have no products in your hair so that the wires will stay. So I washed my hair yesterday morning and blow dried it , Put in ponytail. Walked around looking like the little girl at school who did not get her hair combed ALL DAY!!!! I felt horrible, cause I went to the nutrionist like this and support. I was a mess! Ok, So I couldnt sleep during the 1st half of the sleep study cause I forgot my eye mask (so I dont see anything while I sleep) I could here people walking up the steps, closing doors. Plus the man told me I had to sleep on my back...That was awful I felt like a fat girl was sitting on my chest and I couldnt breath.. I never sleep on my back for those reasons. so I tossed and turned all night I dont think I went to sleep. So he came in about 2 to put the c-pap machine on my nose(air blowing in your nose from a machine). That thing feels weird. But It was the best sleep I had gotten in a long time. He woke me up at 5 and I wished he wouldnt cause I was finally in a deep sleep once he put that machine on. I had told him earlier in the evening that when he was going to wake me to put the machine on I wasnt going to go too sleep. Well I guess I didnt know what I was talking about cause he put the machine on & I was out.... So thats my story till next time.
Round 2 Of Appointments!
Aug 13, 2007
Hello Everyone,
If you havent noticed by now my favorite color is PINK!!! Ok enough of that. I received to more authorizations in the mail on Friday. I called to schedule my appointments the 1st one was for spirometry (check your breathing) and I could be wrong but I remember the lady saying pulmonary. Anyways that appt was scheduled for 9/5/07 & my next appt is to see a specialist for "NON-INVASIVE PHYSIOLOGIC STUDIES OF EXTREMITY VEINS, BILATERAL". So I read this and go what the F_ _ _ K is that. I work in the medical field and didnt know what this was lol!!! I am just a biller for an hiv clinic. So I call the office to make the appt and the receptionist got real snippy with me asking me why do I need to see the specialist and what is my reason for wanting to make an appt. I had explained to her 2x that I was in the processing of getting approved for wls and my doctor wanted my to see the specialist. I explained I was not told in advance why I would be seeing these doctors all I know is when I get the authorization I need to call and schedule and appointment. I was assuming this was the normal process. Well after she calmed down and read my chart notes she realized the doctor wanted to check my circulation since I dont have vericose veins. I think she could have handled it differently or just looked in the computer like she did..LAZY...Well thats all 2 now . ... I will keep you posted...
FYI. Second appt is the same day as 1st. So I dont have to keep doing half days. But luckily my boss is really nice. As long as I go in and do my work she is very flexible...
New Appointments!!!!
Aug 09, 2007
I got my authorizations in the mail for my ultrasound and my xray of upper GI. So i made the appt for the ultrasound on 8/20 & upper GI for 9/5...I am gonna be so busy on the 20th ... plus I have to be fasting so I know I am gonna be moody n probably nauseas. Cause I am taking phentermine to help with my 30 pound weight loss. water will be my best friend on those 2 days....
Appointments Scheduled
Aug 08, 2007
Ok, Here's an update I got my Echocardiogram schelued & EKG for 9/20. I also got my sleep study scheduled for 8/20. I see the nutrionist also on the 20th of this month. I will be attending my 1st support meeting at Torrance Memorial on the 20th as well. I hve the psychologist appt scheduled for 20th of this month. I have a busy month going on. I am So excited the process is moving along faster than I thought. I know that everything still has to be approved by the insurance but so far everything is going smoothly!
Currently In Process!
Aug 04, 2007
Hello All! I am 34y.o. with 2 children a 15 y.o son & 4 y.o. daughter. After going from 180 to 297 within a year due to being in an unhappy marriage I have decided to have WLS. I have been divorced for the past 3 years and have tried evey diet imaginable. I would successfully lose 30 pounds to regain it. After having a melt down in my doctor's office 11/06 she suggested 1) I see a therapist & 2) she said I would be a good candidate for the surgery. My worry is I dont have diabetes, dont have high blood pressure so I never thought I would qualify. But per my pcp she says my BMI is enough. I have since met my surgeon who is very straight forward.I have chosen to have roux-en-y. She has answered all my questions. (How long will I be off work)! Since I had visited the site several times I didnt have that many questions. Plus I knew there would be a waiting period of 6 months. After meeting the Nurse Practioner & having my 3 hour visit, I became very excited about the surgery. She wants me to start eating 60 to 100grams of protein daily. She suggested I follow south beach diet inwhich I thought was funny because I have the book at home (I have everyones book!). But she suggested I eat as much veggies and fruit to there plan in moderation. Also she suggested I add either slim fast drink or Atkins drink to get my daily amount of protein. Along with giving me diet pills to assist with my 30 pound weight loss inorder to have the surgery.So I know this is going to be a long process I have seen how the boards are like a family & I am finally looking forward to joining in!
*STRONG WOMAN,STRONG WILL,DETERMINATION=SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS!!!!!
*STRONG WOMAN,STRONG WILL,DETERMINATION=SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS!!!!!
About Me
Torrance, CA
Location
49.4
BMI
Surgery
12/27/2007
Surgery Date
Jan 18, 2004
Member Since
