PAT tests today

Nov 29, 2006

Nov 29.  I had my Pre Admission tests today.  Not bad at all.  Just the usual.  EKG, chest x-ray, blood tests and urinalysis.  Got all the info I needed for the day of my surgery.   Tuesday will be here before I know it.  Just waiting it out now.  Going to our lake house for the weekend.  On Saturday our neighborhood association is having a Christmas party so that should be nice.  My daughter, her husband and my Grandson Owen will be with us this weekend so it'll keep my mind off off things.  
By the way, my daughter, CArolyn is pregnant and due in July 2007.  What a blessing.   After a miscarriage in May we were all a bit apprehensive until she had the sonogram in which she heard the heartbeat.  They printed out a picture of the fetus.  Oh my God, he/she looks like a peanut.  You can see an actual head  and something that looks like arms.  It's so tiny. 

Getting nervous

Nov 28, 2006

It is now Nov 28 and I have one week to go before my surgery.  Someone wrote me saying that I shouldn't be surprised if I had second thoughts 3, 4 or even 5 times.  Well, I am definatley having the surgery but I am very nervous and thinking is this what I really want.  My answer is always the same.   YES!!  I guess it's fear of the unknown.  So many have said how happy they are that they had the surgery and I know I'll be also.  Just wanted to get my feelings down and relieve my stomach jitters a bit.  Tomorrow is my Pre Admission testing so I'm almost there.

Thanksgiving tomorrow

Nov 21, 2006

Well, it's almost here.  All the prep and stress and it'll be over before you know it.  With the surgery coming up Dec 5, I'm so nervous my mind doesn't work right.  We're having 16 for Thanksgiving dinner and trying to remember all the food for shopping and then setting up a schedule for the food is wearing on me.  Either I'm getting old or the stress is getting to me.  I'm the type that wants everything to go perfectly but have to realize that things don't.  Those that are coming are friends and I know will not judge.  So why do I have butterflies?
I have an appt for my Pre Admission tests next week and then the following week is the surgery.  It's becoming a reality.  I am excited to feel better and yet anxious because it's surgery and I don't know how I'll feel afterwards.  I'm sure everyone having the surgery is going through the same feelings I am.   Well, off to cook now. 

A good day

Nov 15, 2006

Nov, 15, 2006.   I had a very happy day today.   I went to the surgeons office to bring in a letter of recommendation.    I also set up my surgery date which has been changed from Dec 6 to Dec 5.  Apparently, the hospital messed up but that's okay.  One day earlier is fine with me.   Lulu, who is the office manager and who also had WLS, gave me the post surgery food list that I will need after the surgery.  She took her time and answered all my questions.  When I get nervous I have a hard time paying attention and remembering what was said and she was so patient and helpful.    Basically I am all set to go.  Just waiting for the hospital to let me know when the Pre Admission tests will be and what time to report to the hospital on the day of the surgery.  I had to sign some papers for giving permission and such and one of them was my permission in case the doctor had to do an open incision as opposed to the laparoscopic inscison which I am suppose to have.  I asked Lulu why that would happen and she said in case I had a lot of adhesions and the doctor had a hard time getting through with the laproscope.  This usually happens when people have had many surgeries.  I had 2 Caesarians and she said that shouldn't cause a problem at all.  Makes me feel better.  Like I said, all in all i had a great day.  I also saw my Grandson which always makes my day.   Love that boy.

getting to know one another

Nov 09, 2006


If your married... what's your anniversary date? # of years?
October 6, 1974

Another special date and that date is.... December 6, 2006 - my upcoming weight loss surgery

What holiday do you celebrate?  All Christian holidays plus Thanksgiving, Halloween etc.

Your interests?  I love to read and crochet.  I also love being with my Grandson

Favorite color? Purple
Favorite Movie or type of movie? Horror
Favorite Store(s)?  Bed, Bath & Beyond

Favorite Restaurant(s)? anything Italian

What do you do when you get stressed out?   I wring my hands and concentrate on my stress.  Pray for help

Anything else you would like to tell me about you??   I am a very nice, kind person.  I'll do anything for you.  I do worry alot.  I put up with a lot of stuff but don't lie to me because that I can't tolerate.

Pets name?  No pets

Were you named after anyone special?  Caroline was the name of choice but there were too many Caroline's in the family so for some reason my mom chose Kathleen.  don't know why!

Nickname:  Kat or Katty

What is the most recent movie you've seen?   Slither!  It was scary but funny also

Eye Color: Hazel

Place of Birth(just to let the person know more about you):  Somerville, new Jersey

Favorite Food:   Pasta

Ever been to? Croutons or Bacon Bits?
Croutons

Favorite Restaurant?   The Manor

Favorite Flower?   Lilac

Favorite Sport to watch?  None

Favorite Drink?  Ice Tea

Favorite Ice Cream?  chocolate

Disney or Warner Bros?
Disney

Favorite Fast Food?  McDonalds

What color is your car?  White

Which store(s) would you max out your credit card?  Bed, Bath & Beyond

What do you do most often when you're bored?  go on the computer or eat

Bedtime?  12:30

Favorite TV show:   NCIS,  CSI, Criminal Minds, Men in Trees

What is your favorite color? Purple, lavender

Lake, Ocean or River?  Ocean

Shirt size? 4X

ants size?
28

Shoe Size? 10

you like hats, hair ties, barrattes(sp)  No

t is the one thing that you would TRULY love to have that you may be to shy to buy yourself?    push up bra


pe to get out of this program (Secret Buddy)?
A new friend! Buddy!!    support and new friends


feeling down

Nov 09, 2006

Nov, 9.  Don't know why but I'm feeling down.  Little things set me off and make me cry.  I do have a lot on my mind with the upcoming surgery and the holidays but this is so weird.  I'm hoping things start looking up. 

sad day for me

Nov 07, 2006

Nov 7.  Today is one year that my dad passed away.  He was such a good man.  He cared so much for me.  The one thing he was really concerned with was my weight.   There was hardly a day go by that he didn't ask me to lose some weight.  He could see how hard it was for me to get around.  I often resented his telling me and at times would tell him that no one was more aware of how heavy I was then me.    I know he meant well and if he were  around I would tell him how much I appreciated his caring.  In a way my weight loss surgery is not only for me but for him.  I know he'd be proud  if he knew I was taking this big step. 

Nov 6

Nov 06, 2006

So many things are going through my mind now.    With the holidays coming up I have to prepare myself.  My surgery is Dec 6 so Christmas won't be like any normal Christmas.  I will be on my way to happiness so I guess that says it all.   I will call the Cardiologist on Wednesday to make the appt to see him so he can send my results to the surgeon.  Things are moving along.

surgery

Nov 04, 2006

Yesterday, Nov 4, I told some of my friends the date of my surgery.  They were happy but had a lot of questions.  Naturally they were concerned for me but I put them at ease with all the knowledge I learned from being on this site and talking to professionals.
We set up a date for me to have my "last meal" of normal foods.  Everyone wanted to know what my favorite foods were and they are going to cook up a feast.  Unforturnately that's how I got to be where I am today.   Anyway I'm excited now that my date has been set.  Finally on the road to be healthy and trim.

Got my surgery date

Nov 02, 2006

Nov 3, 2006.  I called the Bariatric Center today and set up the day for the surgery.    It will be December 6, 2006.  I am so excited that it's finally been done and we're on the way.   My stomach is in knots now.  It's such a big step but a necessary one. 

About Me
Hillsborough, NJ
Location
28.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
12/18/2006
Surgery Date
Oct 28, 2006
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