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Well, as you can see I'm just a LITTLE pissed!  I had to see my PCP this morning for yet another medical clearance.  He wasn't too happy about having to do another one.  He thought *I* delayed my surgery for, what is this, 4 months and made the January one obsolete.  I told him that the surgeon's person, whose name I won't type, ignored my follow-up calls for 2 months so it wasn't my fault.  He was such a JERK today!  Then, he tosses this medical clearance in my folder.  I told him I was supposed to take it with me for my appointment on the 17th.  He said "i'll have it faxed".  Uh huh.  Like you freaking faxed everything else?  So, I came home a combination of pissed and in hysterical tears.  My husband really likes this doctor.  Honestly, I don't think he should have female patients at all.  I've had three female friends tell me what a jerk he is and that they told him off on their first visit.  So, I've typed up a letter dated May 24 (day after my surgery) demanding my husband be allowed to pick up my file since I will be looking for a new PCP as soon as I can drive.  I'll call the PCP's office when I know he's out for lunch and ask his secretary to make a copy for *his* files and I'll be happy to take the original to my surgeon like I'm supposed to.

I can't wait for this surgery to be over.  With just 16 days to go I don't need this kind of crap from an overpaid crappy doctor.

Yesterday I dragged Mark to my pre-op class.  It was so great meeting you Nichole!!!!!!  I still wish our dates were closer.  We could give that floor a run for their money.  But, I'll try to get there for your day 2.  We can walk the halls together. :)

Today is a school fundraiser called "Race for Education".  We have a 1/4 mile track laid out and the kids walk/run/whatever for 60 minutes.  Each time they cross the finish line we punch their card.  Some kids got money donations but they also get per lap donations.  The kids have a great time and we raise money for some great things for the school.  It's put on by the school's HSA (equivalent of PTA) and we just really have a great bunch of parents here.  Since Britt doesn't walk until 1:55, I get to hang with other kids.  We break them down by groups so the whole school isn't going at the same time. :)  I'm going to do the 60 minutes with Britt and her pals.  Yup, I've got some good walking shoes on today. :)  Not only do they have fun and raise money for some great things, but it teaches them that exercise can be fun too.  One of the high school teachers is also a DJ and he takes a day's vacation so he can DJ for us.  It's a little cool today but we're gonna have fun!!!!

Have a great day!!!!!

Well, I still feel kinda funky but I had my Endoscopy yesterday.  It was no big deal but the tiny bit of sedation has me exhausted.  Every time I started to nod off last night either the husband or the kid had to yell "MOOOOOMMMMMMM!".  I'm not *supposed* to drive until later today but that sure won't happen. lol

All of this is finally starting to feel real.  But, the bad part?  I'm losing weight like crazy! LOL  Yeah, sure.  Why couldn't that happen BEFORE I got my date!!!  Such is life I guess.  But, I'm still counting down the days!

Tomorrow is the pre-surgery class (can't wait to meet you Nichole!) and then my PATs on 5/9.  Then I see Dr. Baptist on 5/14, Dr. Iqbal on 5/17 and then it's show time!

I can't believe April is almost over!  I call Monday afternoon for my Endoscopy time Tuesday.  Mark got home from Washington DC this morning about 7 am.  The fire alarm went off in the hotel at 2:30 am and he couldn't get back to sleep so he drove home. LOL  We're trying to get things done for the business so there's not much to do while I'm in the hospital.  That's easy but changing all these appointments isn't.  But, we'll get it done.  We always do.

I've said before that a mom at dance class had her RNY last March.  Well, she started her journey at 365 lbs.  As of Thursday night, she's 201 lbs and doesn't even look that!  She amazes me all the time.  I live across the street from a gorgeous park with a 1.1 mile track.  We've vowed to get over there, with our kids, and start walking.  She'd love to get in "Onederland" before June.  I know she'll do it.  She's so excited about my date that she's taking off work on May 24 to see me and see if I'm *really* doing as well as I expect I will. LOL  She's a trip.

The surgery is getting more real to my husband now.  During his trip he won an iPOD Nano.  I've joked that I'll need one so I'm not bored.  I got the call at dance Thursday night that he won it.  Darned if he didn't wake me up this morning and say "here!  Ya took my truck and now you've taken my Nano". lol  He was teasing (he'll get 2 more on May 22nd for attending a conference) but it's getting much more real for him now.  He's excited, nervous, apprehensive.....all the emotions that go along.  Now anyone who really knows me knows I have a warped sense of humor.  For days he was bombarding me with "what will I do if something happens to you during surgery??????" and it drove me nuts.  So, I wrote this little ditty to finally shut him UP!  Enjoy!

Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
The house is paid!
The witch is dead
Now no more bitching in my head!

I'm gonna sell her car
Then I'll go down to the bar
Cause Ding Dong that Mouthy Witch is Dead!

He was really upset I'd do that UNTIL he heard the part about the house being paid off.  We've always joked about which of us would finally pay off the house because of our weight.  I KNOW I'm going to be fine and everything's gonna be great and at Christmas he's gonna owe me a smaller wardrobe. ;)

Soooooooooooo........I'm excited about my journey.  I'm not nervous at all because Dr. Iqbal assured me...and my daughter....that I'm gonna do great!  What more can I ask for????  Well, maybe a smaller ass but that'll come in time. :)

Happy end of April to you all!  And, to all my May surgery brothers and sisters..........HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!

Well, I can't believe it.  I finally got a date!!!!  My date is (drum roll please)

May 23, 2007!

The best part is that I'll be home to *celebrate* my birthday. lol  Yup, my birthday is the following week.  I took my calendar with me and I think he was a little shocked at how full it was.  How funny it's going to be that Mark will have to take over my *chores* for a week.  Yeah, I'm pretty sick but I'm laughing my ass off about it.  The only bad thing about the date is my daughter's dance recital is June 9th and I BETTER be okay to attend. :)

So, looks like there's *finally* a pot of gold at the end of my rainbow. :)  I can't wait to get on the loser's bench!   Only


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FINALLY!!!!  Well, I can blame LabCorp and my PCP this time! lol  My PCP's office *swore* they sent the results of the bloodwork to the surgeon.  Well, when I called 3 days ago they received nothing.  Two faxes later to the surgeon they finally received what they needed.  But, on a happier note, the surgeon's office just called.  My insurance company just called them and

I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was so ready to give up.  I see the surgeon on April 3rd and I'll get my surgery date then.  It's kind of scary because my daughter's dance recital got moved to the first Saturday in June.  We'd normally have it at the end of April.  So, I'm a bit nervous about that.  But, I'm strong and I bounce back FAST so everything's going to be cool.

Thanks to anyone who has read my blogs and encouraged me.  Maybe it was timing.  I'm not always the most patient person. lol  But, I'm on my way and I can't wait to join you all at the skinny racks! ;)

Thank you to EVERYONE at OH for all your support.  This is just the best group of people!  I love you all!

Well, here I am a month later and......nothing.  I've left yet another phone message with the chick at the surgeon's office.  If I don't get a call back by 4 pm Monday I'm looking for another doctor.  I'm angry that they have basically let me just sit here doing nothing for 4 months.  I know others here have used the surgeon (I won't list his name) and are THRILLED with him.  I'm so unimpressed by his staff that it isn't funny.  And, unfortunately, who is the first line that you meet?  The staff.  So, if the staff is this uncaring, why do I keep giving them one more day.

So, basically, I'm either back to the old drawing board or I give up.

Well, I FINALLY got in touch with someone at the surgeon's office.  They faxed all the paperwork to my insurance company.  Called them back for an update and OOPS!!!!! no one could find any of my information.  Seems the person handling me quit and her paperwork must have made it to the circular file instead of real files.  Sooooooo, the surgeon's office had to fax everything all over again.  And, now there's a new person handling my paperwork so, yup, we're back at square one!  The lady at the surgeon's office told me she'll call me the minute she hears anything but, if I don't hear from her, call on the 22nd and she'll make sure I know something/anything.

I'm at the point now of wondering whether I should keep plugging along or just accepting that this is gonna be *me*.  Let's see.  I have a quarter on my desk.  Should I just flip it?

Well, I'm still at a standstill with the surgery.  I'm calling the surgeon tomorrow and I wanna know what gives.  Either they're helping me or I'm going to find another surgeon.  I feel like I should be doing *something*.  I'm a stay-home mom for goodness sake.  I CAN go get things accomplished.

Anywho, the hubby's in Orlando at a conference until Wednesday.  So, I'm like bored to death.  I've been a good girl and stayed away from the mountains of Girl Scout cookies in my living room.  I had two Diet Cokes (Caffeine free) and the rest has been water.  I've been really thirsty today.  I'm not sure what gives.

So, another weekend is gone and another week begins.  Hope everyone's week is wonderful.  Good luck Tuesday Dawn!!!!!  You're on your way!!!!

I get so jealous when someone has a surgery date.  I feel so frustrated.  Nothing, but nothing has happened with mine.  I went to Support Group this past Wednesday and listened to everyone tell their stories.  I'd love to be able to share mine.  I called the surgeon's office Tuesday or Wednesday and left a message.  I still haven't had a callback.  I feel like maybe I should find a different surgeon.  Don't get me wrong.  I think the surgeon I've chosen is the best for me.  But, I feel like I'm not *important* enough to even get a callback.

When my husband and I met him the first time he told me to be ready in 60 days.  60 days would have been January 9th.  I've only seen the psychiatrist, gone to two support groups and met with the nutritionist.  Yup, all the easy stuff is done.

For those of you in the middle, or at the end of your pre-op testing...Congratulations!!!!  I'm so envious of you.