monmira
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 8 months ago
Getting there! - I have less than 3 weeks til surgery! Slight problem, I am getting over bronchitis and a double ear infection. I took a zpak, and of couse, because I am a worrier, I keep thinkin...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
My surgery date in November 23, 2010!! - I am in a complete state of bliss right now! I will be having surgery within a month! November 23, 2010, thats it, two days before Thanksgiving, whew this year I will have a ton ...
monmira scheduled a RNY for Nov 23, 2010. 14 years, 9 months ago
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monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
My pre-op appoinment is Wednesday! - My appointment for my pre-op is on Wednesday, I was told today that they usually schedule the surgery for around 3 weeks after that! Soooo, no Thanksgiving dinner for me! I am ex...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
I got approved!!!! - I got the call today that I am approved by tricare! My PCM forgot to put in a couple of the labs, SOOOO I have to go back and ge them done, and then on October 27 I have my pre-op...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
Now I'm dreaming! - I had a dream last night that I had had my surgery. I was at a function, chewing my food to a paste and sipping water, haha. Too bad I never looked at myself in the mirror to see...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
This is making me crazy!!! - This waiting is terrible, I have 3 weeks left til I know if I'm approved or not. I feel super emotional, one minute I will be thinking, I am so getting approved, then the next I d...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
The wait begins - I am done! I am done with all of the tests I had to go through, did my barium test today, then turned in the letter from my PCM with the results of the other tests. Now I will wa...
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monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
Pieces falling into place - I went to see my PCM, had a couple issues with an appointment being cancelled, but they fixed it:) I got all my testing through them done, ekg, chest x-ray, and blood work. I pic...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
Another hurdle crossed - I went to my initial consult today! Met my Surgeon, who is GREAT, took a few tests and met the dietitian. Dr. Acosta said I am a candidate, so I will have to go for a psych eval,...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
Getting anxious - Wednesday is my big appointment with my surgeon! They told me to plan for over 4 hours, we will be doing testing etc. I am staying positive that I will be approved. I went to NM...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
The seminar - Last night was the seminar, my husband went with me, which was awesome. I walked into the room, and had mixed feelings, I felt excited, and also felt judged. I was one of the sma...
monmira selected a surgeon: Jorge Acosta, MD. 14 years, 10 months ago
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monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
Things I read tell me differently - Well, I was super stoked yesterday thinking that Tricare was easy to deal with, but then I read some message boards today that says differently. The sweet lady from my surgeons of...
monmira wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
The beginning of my journey to health! - I am new to OH, and already loving it, I have been lurking for a bit over a day, and the support here is amazing. I probably spent an entire hour just looking at the before and af...
About Me
El Paso, TX
Location
28.3
BMI
Surgery
11/23/2010
Surgery Date
Sep 07, 2010
Member Since
