Jennifer Birch
Jennifer Birch wrote 119lbs down! 8 years, 1 month ago
Hi Everyone! I know it's been a few years but I thought I'd update everyone on what has been going on. I still have not had bariatric surgery because when I called, my medical did cover it but they...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 11 years, 8 months ago
Here we go again.. -
It's difficult for me to write about this here but I feel the need to be open and honest about my journey even if it means being judged. My journey towards bariatric surgery bec...
Jennifer Birch posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
For those approved using Medicare.. - Did you have to do a doctor supervised diet for 6 months before they would approve surgery? I've read conflicting info online. My medicare kicks in July 1st, and I'm going to be ma...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Just a quick update! -
Hi everyone, It's been almost a year since I've updated my blog and a lot has gone on! I moved to Florida on August 1st 2012. I love it here, and definitely glad that my mom and...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
There will always be people who disagree. - Today I found out that I am now a diabetic. I haven't started treatment yet because I'm waiting for the endocrinologist to send over the test results before I go to my primary phys...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
I did not have the surgery. - I keep getting questions on Facebook about how I am doing post surgery and I thought I should just address it in a blog post so I don't have to keep answering the question over and...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Roid Rage. - Today is my first day back on steroids for a week due to my migraines. I love that they break the cycle of pain that I'm in but I really hate that they turn me into a starving luna...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Thank you all so much for your support. - I received so many responses yesterday that were filled with love and support, it really touched my heart. I realize the higher than normal amount of responses might have been beca...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Why do the bad guys always win? - I've been pouting around and crying all day and night since I wrote my last blog. I've enjoyed reading all the comments and I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond. Howeve...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
November 10th, 2008. - That's the date that I didn't have gastric bypass. That's the date that I drove everyone crazy at work about trying to rearrange schedules so I could take two weeks off. It's the d...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The Angry Pizza Vent. - The title and video say it all.
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The Tattoo Video Blog! - This journey although not that long so far inspired me to get a new tattoo so I never forget how awesome this feeling is. Here is a video my best friend and I took of the experienc...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Food-gasms. - You know what I miss? When you take a first bite of something really delicious, groan to yourself and say "Oh my god, This is better than sex.", for me this is usually brought on ...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The cross addiction issues begin. - I knew this would happen since I've already had shopping addiction issues to begin with. You don't end up in as much credit card debt as I am in without having some sort of malfunc...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Somewhere you're not coming back.. -
This beautiful woman is my grandmother, she was basically my second mother. My father passed away when I was five and my mother worked two jobs to support us so my grandm...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Wedding Shows. - Two days ago while watching 'Say Yes To The Dress' it hit for the first time since I've received the patient grant that I finally have hope for the future. I love watching Say Yes ...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
One down - Three to go! - My latest video blog entry!
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Working through the anger. - I've been told that anger is a normal part of this process. I think this is mainly for post-op patients but I'm having issues with it already. I keep thinking of all the attention ...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Mourning my fries. - I think I need to have a funeral for my french fries or something. My mom is trying to give away the junk food that we have in the house (and there's lots of it) and I heard her on...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Making the appointments. - Well I am halfway done with making the appointments that I need for clearance for surgery. I've made them with the nutritionist (Joy Licata) and the cardiologist (Dr. Balveen Singh...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
My first video blog! - I decided to video blog about my first visit to Dr. Buchin's office and there's some exciting news that I talk about!
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The broken fence. - I dabble in photography, I have my own website actually because I was going to start my own portrait business where I travel to people to take pictures of their children, pets or e...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Here we go! - I woke up this morning around 7:30am and started nervously staring at the phone around that time. I knew I had to call today to schedule my first appointment with Dr. Buchin, I fig...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
I WANT TO RIDE A DAMN HORSE! - One more thing before I go to bed! All day today it's been bugging me to post about this and I keep forgetting. I thought of the one thing I absolutely cannot wait to do after I lo...
Jennifer Birch wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The denial phase? - I need to start with this first because I am a Disney freak and it is absolutely true:
A dream is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep. In dreams you will lose your h...
