Maryanne L.

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Surgical Consult -  I had my 1st surgical consultation today!!  Everything went really well.  All Ive got to do is get some lab work done which Im doing tomorrow and have my PCP schedule an Endoscopy...

GPS VS. Me - 8/30 My day got off to a rocky start!  Today was my nutrition/exorcise class in Oakland.  I got up early (6AM) to get my son off to school and myself ready so I could be out of th...

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Consultation - I have my consultation appointment with the bariatric surgeon!  Yay!!!  Its on Sept 1st, less than 2 weeks away!  Before I go and see them Ive got to go to an exorcise class on the...

Support group - 8/19    I went to my first support group meeting last night.  I had a bit of trouble finding the place but I made it in time.  There was a nice group of people there.  I thought f...

Step by Step - 8/16 Yay! My referral to see the surgeon was approved!  I'm one step closer.  My surgeon is the person that will submit my case to my insurance for surgery approval so I'm almost ...

Almost - 8/11 My dreams last night were filled with RNY and the lifestyle changes needed after having the surgery.  I went to the WLS seminar yesterday with my husband and met one of the s...

Rollin on - 8/2/10 Everything is still rolling along. My Dr's office has put in a refferal for me to see the surgeon.  In the mean time Im scheduled to go to a seminar on 8/10/10 at the facil...

7/28 - I had my last weigh-in today and now my info is off to the insurance company for approval.  I made my reservation at the surgeons seminar for next month and I cant wait. I'm sure h...

The light -   I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Tomorrow I have my last weigh in with my PCP and then all of my paperwork gets sent off for insurance for approval.  It seems like t...

Psych Eval. - 7/22     I just got home from having my Psych eval.  I wish I hadn't made myself so nervous going in.  I spent more time filling out paperwork than actually talking to the doctor...

good/bad news - 7/20 I got the call from my doctor with the results of my sonogram.  It has been confirmed that I have PCOS. My doc is so awesome, I cant believe after his loooong day at his off...

Psych eval - 7/15 I just made my Psych eval appointment. Yay, one more step taken care of.  Ive got to admit that I'm a little nervous about the eval. I don't want them to tell me I'm crazy.  ...

Ultrasound - 7/9/10 Well, today I had an ultrasound to confirm whether or not I have PCOS. I'm anxious to find out the results. If I do its one more co-morbidity to add to the list.  I still h...

Five of Six - 6/24/10 Well yesterday was #5 of 6 weigh-ins that my insurance requires before my Dr can submit my case for approval.  Almost done!  Tomorrow I'm being evaluated for PCOS, just o...

Yum - 6/19 The pies turned out great!  I made them with splenda and I cant tell the diff.  Eric (my son) was such a big help with getting all the apples cut (16 lbs for 3 pies) and even...

Clean - 6/18     Eric and I are cleaning the house to some awesome music before Mark gets home from work.  I love spending time with my son, hes turning into a spectacular young man.  He'...

Its raining paperwork -  OMG!  Who knew buying a house was such a pain in the a$$?!  I'm loving it, but dang!

Scale - I had my weigh in this month with my doctor instead of my NUT today.  I have gained some weight back which I have been trying to do so I can be at that 40 BMI for my insurance appr...

A blast was had by all. - 5/21 Well we made it back in one piece and we had a wonderful time.  I'm so glad we went.  The weather was cold and rainy in Catalina but the sun and heat made up for that in Ens...

Party! 5/16 - Yay! I leave tomorrow with my sisters for out Mexico cruise!  I booked is so long ago I thought it would never get here.  Its my youngest sisters 18th birthday and I wanted to trea...

Busted - I just got busted dancing to Lady Gaga in the elevator at work.  I'm so embarrassed but sometimes you just have to dance!  Im in a great mood despite the rain.

Another day down - 4-6-10 I had the appointment with the NUT on 4/2 and have another scheduled for next month for my weigh in.  Everything is going well as far as I can tell.  Ive got to go see my P...

Home - 4-1-10   Yay!!!! On Tuesday Mark and I found out the offer we made on the house we REALLY wanted was accepted!!!!  I'm so excited!  I am a home owner!  I cant wait to get the keys...