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A new braclet...
Jan 14, 2009
Wednesday 1/14/2009 1:20PM
This morning I had to get some blood drawn. Everything went well, didn't even feel the needle go in! The nurse then puts an armband around my wrist. She tells me not to remove this, it is for surgery. It tells them what blood type you are. So, now I have a new "braclet" that I have to wear until the 22nd!! It makes me feel like I am a patient already, and should be lying in a hospital bed. Only 7.5 days to go...until surgery! Doing good on the protein shakes. I drink 3 a day, along with about 74-80 ounces of crystal light. Then by the time I want to lay down and sleep, it hits me...and I have to get up and pee. This goes on about six times, just about each hour. Finally I am all flushed out and can get to sleep.
Protein shakes....Mmmm!
Jan 12, 2009
Monday January 12, 2009 3:30pm 
I'm finally able to post something today. I had a hard time getting on the site. I started my protein shakes yesterday. I only had one yesterday, plus all the liquid I had to take in. I was pretty much satisfied, kept busy picking up from Brittany. She tends to leave a little trail of things that she plays with. Yesterday she looked like she was acting out a scene from Kung Fu Panda!! I was attacked by a karate chop a few times....lmao! About the shakes....they are much better then the ones I was on before. The smell still gets to me, but the after taste is much better and the texture is smooth. I just hold my nose and drink, drink, drink!!
At least this time I was told I could spice it up a little bit. I put vanilla, splenda, and cinnamon in with the vanilla powder. I use one of those shaker cups that I found on here, and they work better then the blender does. It takes 30 seconds, and clump free! It's a good investment, if you plan on having a protein shake each day after surgery. I'm sure that I will a lot of times, because I was never good at getting in protein. I do have a list of food that I can have this week, but I would rather not. It would just feel like a tease, and I would want more. I am satisfied with just the shakes and water (crystal lite) that I need to get in, in a days time. Surgery is next week already, it's getting here fast. I am hoping that this week goes fast for me. So far today went pretty quick!
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I'm finally able to post something today. I had a hard time getting on the site. I started my protein shakes yesterday. I only had one yesterday, plus all the liquid I had to take in. I was pretty much satisfied, kept busy picking up from Brittany. She tends to leave a little trail of things that she plays with. Yesterday she looked like she was acting out a scene from Kung Fu Panda!! I was attacked by a karate chop a few times....lmao! About the shakes....they are much better then the ones I was on before. The smell still gets to me, but the after taste is much better and the texture is smooth. I just hold my nose and drink, drink, drink!!
At least this time I was told I could spice it up a little bit. I put vanilla, splenda, and cinnamon in with the vanilla powder. I use one of those shaker cups that I found on here, and they work better then the blender does. It takes 30 seconds, and clump free! It's a good investment, if you plan on having a protein shake each day after surgery. I'm sure that I will a lot of times, because I was never good at getting in protein. I do have a list of food that I can have this week, but I would rather not. It would just feel like a tease, and I would want more. I am satisfied with just the shakes and water (crystal lite) that I need to get in, in a days time. Surgery is next week already, it's getting here fast. I am hoping that this week goes fast for me. So far today went pretty quick!
A whole lot of information to take in...Phew!!
Jan 07, 2009
Thursday January 08, 2009 at 11:00 am
I went to my two doctor appointments yesterday. Debbie and the WLC had a lot to go over. She talked about what will go on before, during, and after surgery. Filled me in on the different kinds of vitamins, and other pills I will be taking afterwards. She also let me know how the weight usually comes off, that it will stall, and that your body will stop losing when it wants too (whether it is at your goal or not). Debbie says if you can maintain your "new" weight for 5 years, then you are doing everything right and won't gain back your weight. She says most people tend to gain back their weight after 1 1/2 to 2 years. Keep exercising and eating right, and you will be fine. I got a little brown baggie of free samples. This was nice to get, that way you won't have to worry how you will be getting everything when you can't get out the first couple of days. Debbie also went over the 10 day diet with me. I am supposed to start on the 9th and finish on the 20th. If I am doing my math correct, this would be a 12 day diet, not a 10 day!! Anyway, I have done them before and got through it. On the 21st I have to do a bowel prep, which will be an all day thing.
I guess I better stock up on some magazines and air freshener for that day! The night before and the morning of, you take a shower and scrub with a special soap. Then it's off to the hospital. Short stay is the first stop, where you get a number of IV's running (this will take a couple hours), then you go to surgery (1-3 hours), then recovery (a couple hours), then to your room. At Dr. Monks visit, he was quick and asked if I had any questions. I need to get some blood drawn on the 15th, and then he said I was all set. This morning at work, I tried to organize and write down everything that we went through. I think that I am ready and not so confused now! I worry about Brittany while I am in the hospital. She keeps telling me that she is a big girl and will be OK. Plus, my brother and sister in law will be taking care of her. They are the only ones that I can TOTALLY trust with her. I know that she will be fine, but I'm her mother and I am allowed to worry...LOL!!! 
I think that I filled you in on everything that went on. If not I will post again later. I will let you know how my diet goes in a few days!
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I went to my two doctor appointments yesterday. Debbie and the WLC had a lot to go over. She talked about what will go on before, during, and after surgery. Filled me in on the different kinds of vitamins, and other pills I will be taking afterwards. She also let me know how the weight usually comes off, that it will stall, and that your body will stop losing when it wants too (whether it is at your goal or not). Debbie says if you can maintain your "new" weight for 5 years, then you are doing everything right and won't gain back your weight. She says most people tend to gain back their weight after 1 1/2 to 2 years. Keep exercising and eating right, and you will be fine. I got a little brown baggie of free samples. This was nice to get, that way you won't have to worry how you will be getting everything when you can't get out the first couple of days. Debbie also went over the 10 day diet with me. I am supposed to start on the 9th and finish on the 20th. If I am doing my math correct, this would be a 12 day diet, not a 10 day!! Anyway, I have done them before and got through it. On the 21st I have to do a bowel prep, which will be an all day thing.
I guess I better stock up on some magazines and air freshener for that day! The night before and the morning of, you take a shower and scrub with a special soap. Then it's off to the hospital. Short stay is the first stop, where you get a number of IV's running (this will take a couple hours), then you go to surgery (1-3 hours), then recovery (a couple hours), then to your room. At Dr. Monks visit, he was quick and asked if I had any questions. I need to get some blood drawn on the 15th, and then he said I was all set. This morning at work, I tried to organize and write down everything that we went through. I think that I am ready and not so confused now! I worry about Brittany while I am in the hospital. She keeps telling me that she is a big girl and will be OK. Plus, my brother and sister in law will be taking care of her. They are the only ones that I can TOTALLY trust with her. I know that she will be fine, but I'm her mother and I am allowed to worry...LOL!!! I think that I filled you in on everything that went on. If not I will post again later. I will let you know how my diet goes in a few days!
A little over 2 weeks to go!
Jan 05, 2009
Monday January 5, 2008
I have 17 days to go, until my surgery! It's not long at all, but I'm getting really anxious now. I'm so excited and a tiny bit nervous. I just want to slide everyone over on the losers bench...to make room for me!!!
I have my appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Monk. I also find out about the 10 day pre-op diet. It should start on the 11th...that should be loads of fun!! That's all for now...fill you in after Wednesday's appointment.
Wii
Dec 27, 2008
Saturday 12-27-08 at 11:45pm
Brittany got the Wii for Christmas. I find this to be a good thing for the both of us. Tonight we were up playing until 11:30pm. It's a great way to exercise, and not really know that you are!! I hope to get Wii fit, once I get my income tax return. I have 26 more days until surgery!!! I have a little number count down, that Brittany tears off each night. It seems to make the days go by faster....it must be a psychological thing! Whatever it is....it is working!!
That is all I have for now, I will return and enter another blog in a few days.
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Brittany got the Wii for Christmas. I find this to be a good thing for the both of us. Tonight we were up playing until 11:30pm. It's a great way to exercise, and not really know that you are!! I hope to get Wii fit, once I get my income tax return. I have 26 more days until surgery!!! I have a little number count down, that Brittany tears off each night. It seems to make the days go by faster....it must be a psychological thing! Whatever it is....it is working!!
That is all I have for now, I will return and enter another blog in a few days.
I'm Back!!
Dec 20, 2008
December 20, 2008
I finally went through 6 CONSECUTIVE weight visits to my doctor. I faxed all my info to the WLC, and kept calling until I got the nurse to fax the papers to the insurance company. On the 18th I finally called my insurance and they said that it was approved, and I should be receiving a letter in the mail. I still didn't get the letter, so until I see it in writing it doesn't seem true. I called Dr. Monk's office and they set a date up for January 22nd. I am so excited and can't wait until the day is here.
Thursday was full of surprises for me. I also got a call from a really good friend of mine. It's been a long time since he called me. I love him to death and besides not keeping in touch more, he is a great friend!!! Not to mention he is HOT and very easy on the eyes!!
I hope that I will be able to catch up with him sometime after the surgery. Right now I feel to gross to even hang out, I have changed since we last saw each other. I am talking over 100 pounds of change!!! I know in my heart that he wouldn't care one way or the other what I look like. It's just how I feel about myself and I just don't have the confidence to do it. I do have a phone number now....which is awesome!! I wish that it would be more then a friendship, but I know that it won't and I am OK with that. The friendship means so much to me, that it doesn't matter. I wouldn't want to lose that!! I never really had any guy friends before, they kind of looked at me like I was some kind of freak. So having that friendship means the world to me. Just knowing that someone of the opposite sex can sit and talk to me and like me for me, makes me feel good inside! I guess maybe a lot of people may not understand where I am coming from. All through school and even now I have this phobia of guys, worried about what they are thinking. The cuter they are, the worse I am!!! Maybe this surgery will change the way I feel about myself....I hope so!
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I finally went through 6 CONSECUTIVE weight visits to my doctor. I faxed all my info to the WLC, and kept calling until I got the nurse to fax the papers to the insurance company. On the 18th I finally called my insurance and they said that it was approved, and I should be receiving a letter in the mail. I still didn't get the letter, so until I see it in writing it doesn't seem true. I called Dr. Monk's office and they set a date up for January 22nd. I am so excited and can't wait until the day is here.
Thursday was full of surprises for me. I also got a call from a really good friend of mine. It's been a long time since he called me. I love him to death and besides not keeping in touch more, he is a great friend!!! Not to mention he is HOT and very easy on the eyes!!
I hope that I will be able to catch up with him sometime after the surgery. Right now I feel to gross to even hang out, I have changed since we last saw each other. I am talking over 100 pounds of change!!! I know in my heart that he wouldn't care one way or the other what I look like. It's just how I feel about myself and I just don't have the confidence to do it. I do have a phone number now....which is awesome!! I wish that it would be more then a friendship, but I know that it won't and I am OK with that. The friendship means so much to me, that it doesn't matter. I wouldn't want to lose that!! I never really had any guy friends before, they kind of looked at me like I was some kind of freak. So having that friendship means the world to me. Just knowing that someone of the opposite sex can sit and talk to me and like me for me, makes me feel good inside! I guess maybe a lot of people may not understand where I am coming from. All through school and even now I have this phobia of guys, worried about what they are thinking. The cuter they are, the worse I am!!! Maybe this surgery will change the way I feel about myself....I hope so!
Starting Over
Oct 06, 2008
10/06/08
I'm starting the 6 month diet over! On Wednesday I go to the weight loss clinic for my first session (6:30-7:30). At least now I know that things will be documented right! I will have to wait for surgery, until March or April now. Sounds like a long ways off, but the months have been flying by...so maybe it won't be so bad. I may have to buy some clothes until then, which is one thing I didn't want to do. Hate to spend money on something you will probably be getting rid of in a few months anyway. Nothing really to blog anymore, so when something new happens I will update.
I'm starting the 6 month diet over! On Wednesday I go to the weight loss clinic for my first session (6:30-7:30). At least now I know that things will be documented right! I will have to wait for surgery, until March or April now. Sounds like a long ways off, but the months have been flying by...so maybe it won't be so bad. I may have to buy some clothes until then, which is one thing I didn't want to do. Hate to spend money on something you will probably be getting rid of in a few months anyway. Nothing really to blog anymore, so when something new happens I will update.
phone call update
Sep 23, 2008
09/23/08
The WLC called and recommended that I start over with the 6 months diet. She said go to the WLC, because they will know what to document. I don't want to start over, I shouldn't have too!!
The PCP calls me and says they have to cancel my appointment tonight at 5:45. The DR doesn't like to see anyone after 5:30. Shouldn't they have known this when they set the appointment up with me??? He is seeing my daughter at 5:30, which they said will be fine. Why can't he just see me at the same stupid time. He only spends two minutes with me anyway!! I'm not sure if I can handle anymore phone calls today! I need to find a DR that cares about his patients..........AUGHHHHH!!!!!
The WLC called and recommended that I start over with the 6 months diet. She said go to the WLC, because they will know what to document. I don't want to start over, I shouldn't have too!!
The PCP calls me and says they have to cancel my appointment tonight at 5:45. The DR doesn't like to see anyone after 5:30. Shouldn't they have known this when they set the appointment up with me??? He is seeing my daughter at 5:30, which they said will be fine. Why can't he just see me at the same stupid time. He only spends two minutes with me anyway!! I'm not sure if I can handle anymore phone calls today! I need to find a DR that cares about his patients..........AUGHHHHH!!!!!
DENIAL...AGAIN!!!
Sep 22, 2008
09/23/08 
I'm at the point where I feel like giving up!! Denial number 2....what doesn't the doctor understand??? I understood what was needed, so why is it so hard for a DR to understand!!!! Dammit, Dammit, Dammit, I'm so irritated right now!!! I need to go somewhere and scream, let it all out!!! How did I find this all out? Not by mail, not by the DR, not by calling the number on the insurance card.....I found out by a very nice, concerned employee that works for the insurance company in the Health Management department. The only person that seems to care that I get approved!! I called her and asked for her specifically; she told me they made the decision on FRIDAY!! How come no one knew anything yesterday??? Am I not supposed to get this surgery? I give up, I really don't know what else to do now!! I go see the DR tonight for the monthly check up. Another $30 going nowhere, but down the drain. I think I have spent over $1000 on this surgery already. If I do get the surgery done, I hope that it is well worth all the money, stress, and disappointment!!!!!!!!!!! Here are all my emotions that I feel right now:
I'm at the point where I feel like giving up!! Denial number 2....what doesn't the doctor understand??? I understood what was needed, so why is it so hard for a DR to understand!!!! Dammit, Dammit, Dammit, I'm so irritated right now!!! I need to go somewhere and scream, let it all out!!! How did I find this all out? Not by mail, not by the DR, not by calling the number on the insurance card.....I found out by a very nice, concerned employee that works for the insurance company in the Health Management department. The only person that seems to care that I get approved!! I called her and asked for her specifically; she told me they made the decision on FRIDAY!! How come no one knew anything yesterday??? Am I not supposed to get this surgery? I give up, I really don't know what else to do now!! I go see the DR tonight for the monthly check up. Another $30 going nowhere, but down the drain. I think I have spent over $1000 on this surgery already. If I do get the surgery done, I hope that it is well worth all the money, stress, and disappointment!!!!!!!!!!! Here are all my emotions that I feel right now:
ring ring, ring ring....please leave your name, number and brie
Sep 11, 2008
09/11/08
Ok, so I called about 4 different people today about this whole issue going on. The PCP is appealing and supposedly faxing the appeal in today (HA! HA!). Called the WLC, of course never getting a live person to talk to. I left a message so they knew what was going on. Then I get a call from Highmark. Cynthia was her name, and she was actually very pleasent to speak with. She let me know that I just need documentation on the two dates. I should be good after that is done. She said I hope you won't have to reschdule your surgery date. I didn't know I had one, but she said they put down 9/18!! That would have been nice, but that won't happen now. You have to go through a ten day diet before hand. After I heard that news, I called the WLC back again. Talking to the voice mail as always and asked them how that works out. It seems like if you really want any answers from anyone...you have to pry it out of them!! Why is that??? Anyway, it has been a confusing day on the phone to say the least! I think I'm making a baby step forward and not backward now!
Ok, so I called about 4 different people today about this whole issue going on. The PCP is appealing and supposedly faxing the appeal in today (HA! HA!). Called the WLC, of course never getting a live person to talk to. I left a message so they knew what was going on. Then I get a call from Highmark. Cynthia was her name, and she was actually very pleasent to speak with. She let me know that I just need documentation on the two dates. I should be good after that is done. She said I hope you won't have to reschdule your surgery date. I didn't know I had one, but she said they put down 9/18!! That would have been nice, but that won't happen now. You have to go through a ten day diet before hand. After I heard that news, I called the WLC back again. Talking to the voice mail as always and asked them how that works out. It seems like if you really want any answers from anyone...you have to pry it out of them!! Why is that??? Anyway, it has been a confusing day on the phone to say the least! I think I'm making a baby step forward and not backward now!
