6/27/07- Today I attended Dr. De La Cruz – Munoz’s Seminar, and he really knows what he is talking about. I was undecided if I wanted to have the Lap-Band, or Gastric Bypass. Well I waited after the seminar to talk to the Doctor, and says because of my current health conditions, he doesn’t recommend that I have the Lap Band. (Bummer) Gastric was my last result. 7/2/07- I am officially depressed, I just received a call from Jessica, and she says that Cigna will not cover my surgery, which is hard to believe considering I know several people who had Cigna. I am going to eat my life away right now… this is crazy. 7/16/07- I decided to call CIGNA myself today, and find out what the hell is going on, because I know they cover the surgery, but is it in my plan is the question???? Well the CIGNA rep was very helpful, and she says that I am covered. I called Jessica back, and she says she will verify again and give me a call back…….. (SMILES) 7/17/07- Good news, Jessica called and says that I am 100% covered, and I can come in to see the doctor on 7/27/07. I am so thrilled, because I can ask him everything now, and feel like I am getting his honest opinion. I have told a couple of people close to me, and they all have negative things to say, but they really don’t understand what it’s like to wake up each day in pain, or to look at pictures and see how drastically your image has changed. I decided to leave my boyfriend after 4 years, which also has added to my stress, but I figure that I need less stress at this point. It’s very hard though when you feel like you don’t have a support system. I am asking that all keep me in your prayers…..
Upcoming Visits:
7/20- Lab work up
7/23- Pych Evaluation
7/23- Cardiologist
7/27- 1 on 1 Surgeon consultation
7/31/07- Well all my appointments went well. The pysch evaluation was a breeze, and Dr. Greene says she is sending her approval to Dr. De la Cruz. Oh yeah I got a date of 8/29/07. When, she gave me my date, I was kind of puzzled and looked at my mom. I said mom, is that date okay with you. And she said its fine, so I said that’s it. To my surprise I knew I was going to be on a liquid fast, but I didn’t think it was going to be for two weeks. I will be on Optifast for two weeks…(Screaming) I guess I have no choice, after all they said you loose some weight, and it shrinks your liver. I will do whatever to ensure a no complication procedure. I start it on 8/13, lucky for me, one of my girlfriends is having a get together that Saturday, so I can eat and drink my heart out.
8/7/07- I have the pre surgery blues, I feel like I am gaining so much weight, what the hell is wrong with me. I just want to eat, I think my sugar is acting up again. I am waiting for my PCP to get her ass back in town to tell her how bad I am feeling. I can’t help it. I just keep snacking. The good thing about it, is I stay drinking water. I have a Gatorade a day, to keep the Sodas away. So I think I am doing really good. Well I just wanted to express my dilemma that I am having, My Angel Tippy Toes, says its just nerves………. Lol Naw it’s just me being FAT ASS HELL. I Better not go to the Dr on Wednesday and they tell me I weigh more than 284. If anything I better be done lost. I am in a size 18/20 and hell my pants starting to get tight on the waist. I aint buying no clothes unless they are smaller….. lol Till next time…..
8/10/07- Well it’s count down to lock down, starting Monday I will be on my 2 week liquid diet…….. Yeah baby, my family and friends are so supportive and now. They are actually excited, and so am I. I decided to write down the 20 reason why I am actually having WLS…
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10/20/07 I am down 50lbs now...... Wow, the other day I was told I had a body like a stallion......I laughed so hard...Anyways this has been a unique but worth every moment journey... I find myself getting on the scale every day, and wondering why the Hell aint it moving, I aint eating crap, so I should be loosing more weight. But I just have to work my tool a little harder.
 
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