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I am so happy to be on the other side.  I almost couldn't believe that I had bugged Nadine the way I had for THIS.  I was in so much PAIN on Thursday and Friday.  Luckily, I feel much better now.  What amazes me is how LITTLE I can eat.  Clear liquids was just NOT cuttin it.  I know it's bad, but I sorta graduated myself to full liquids today (day 5).  I had a cup of Light yogurt -- took me ALL day to eat it, and some Butternut Squash soup.  Loved it.  I am not tryin to streatch my oouch, so I am taking it easy, but head hunger is going to be a problem for me.  I want pizza!  And fish and spaghetti!!!!!!!  
I know, all in due time.  I just can't wait to see the lbs. start dropping off.  Then I'll be happy and know this was worth it.  I'm going to get me a counselor in the mean time though.  I KNOW I'll need one.

October 6, 2006
Had my visit w/ Dr. Marvin again and his Phys. Assist. She was nice. I had a list of questions to ask that they answered them all. It APPEARS like this new date of Oct 12 is actually going to work. I still can't get excited. I don't think I'll let that happen until Thurs. Even Wednesday is not safe.
I am scheduled for my pre-op at the hospital on Monday. I've been through that before so it's no big deal. The only way THAT bloodwork would stop me from having he surgery is if I'm pregnant. That's straight from Nadine's lips. Cross your fingers.

October 3, 2006
Needless to say, I didn't have any surgery on the 28th of Sept. Nadine says that she told me to absolutely have the test doene on last Friday. And because I didn't she took me off the schedule LAST FRIDAY! I hate her. She is the worst adminisrator ever. If she told me to take it Friday, I think I would have. Esp. after all this waiting. And if she took me off the schedule LAST FRIDAY why didn't she tell me!?!?! Both my parents are coming in for this and have rearranged their schedules TWICE now for Nadine's false starts. I can't wait to be done with her.
Last week (Friday) she told me my new date is Oct. 12th. Hewlett gave me the okay. She said I had to do pre-op again a week b-4 the surgery. So I went Monday. I didn't want her to have any exuses like the tests aren't in, etc. Called her at 10:30am to tell her I was going that day and to send the orders over. I got there at 12 and sat at Methodist till 1p. When I asked what was up they said they didn't get the orders. I called Nadine, and she said that I can't take the pre-op this soon! I need to take it with in the week b4 suegery. She is really a trip. I told her that I am tired of her giving me the run around. I am really trying to be nice until this is over, but I seriously want to cuss her out for all the frustration she has caused me and my family. I'm hoping that one day, when I'm on the other side, all this will seem like nothing. Pray for me.


September 23, 2006
I had to take another blood test last week. I am going to call Nadine tomorrow to make sure taht Hewlett gave me the "go ahead" and that she has the blood test results. My new date is Sept 28, roughly 4 days from now. I am SO STOKED. I can't wait much longer. I want more energy. The weather is changing and I want to walk with Quinn. My mom will be here Wed night. I miss her. Dad is coming in town too. I love my family, and am glad that they are being supportive. Now, if I could only figure out how I am going to keep Quinn off my stomach. He thinks I'm a gungle gym.


September 5, 2006
I had my visit with Dr. Alex Hewlett, liver specialist, today. He looked at my CAT film and thought that the lesions were benign! HE said that they are associated with oral b/c pills! Learn something new every day. I am so happy that I am not dying of cancer and that I can still have my surgery.


DAMMIT! One day before surgery, and I get the call that everyone dreads. They found leasions on my liver. I thought I was so healthy despite my weight. So I'll probably have to get a biopsy to see if the leasions are cancerous. I cried my eyes out when she said that. So surgery is canceled. I'll go see the specialist, and hope that he says what I want to hear. If they are malignant, I'll never be able to have surgery.

August 29, 2006
Well, it's been quite a year. It's fitting that my surgery date is so close to the anniversary date for Katrina. Trust me when I tell you that the insurance thing was a struggle. But I perservered and won. And the day after tomorrow, I have the surgery that I am hoping will change my life forever. I am excited and not nervous at all. I posted a pic of myself to keep a record. I know I look horrible, but not for long. You can see a little bit og myh son inthe pic. He is never far away. I am doing this for him. I can't wait to play outside with him w/o fear of having a heat stroke.

Feb 22, 2006
I had my second appointment with the nutritionist yesterday. I lost 5 lbs in the last month! That's encouraging. I have been cutting back on the Cokes, and taking the stairs. I HAD to quit my last job. It was positively demoralizing. I have a much more relaxed one what allows time to go to my appointments. I am currently paying $419 in COBRA though. I will not give up on my dream of having this surgery. If tPHCS denies me after all of this I'll go completely postal.

Dec 9, 2005
Boy did I hear form them. PHCS is stalling me. They want three months of twice-monthly diet and exercise appointments with a nutritionist. That would not go over verry well with a job and son. I gotta find a way to get this done. Pray for clarity.


Nov 29,2005
Oh Boy! I am expecting to hear from my insurance company tomorrow. I am hoping with all my heart that they do not deny me. I've been holding onto a job that I hate in order to get this accomplished. A three week vacation from that place is just what I need, even if part of it is spent in a hospital.

I am going to be so happy once this surgery is done. I feel like my life has been on hold for so long, and I want it back. I want to be pretty and hot again. It's not all vanity, I want my health too. But I miss my confidence so much! I can't wait to become re-acquainted.