100 POUNDS GONE!!!!!
Dec 12, 2012
It has been almost 6 months since surgery and I have been down 100 pounds since my 5 month mark!!!! I am ecstatic about my new figure and can't imagine how the next 100 pounds gone will make me feel and look like!!! Happy Holidays everyone!!!
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No regrets!!
Sep 04, 2012
So, it has been ust over 2 months since my surgery and I have lost 61 pounds!!! I feel amazing and incredible!!! My mother is giving me all of her shirts and jeans so I don't have to go shopping for new thigs yet. My scrubs for work are falling off of me. It is truly an incredible feeling to put clothes in a "TOO BIG PILE!!!!" I had a slight issue with my gall bladder and ended hospitalized. I was awakened to acute stomach and back pain and thought I was having a gall bladder attack or appendix issues. Turned out it was my gall bladder not functioning at 100%. I have to go back to repeat my Hyder scan, but other than that, I am so happy!!!
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MAJOR BACK PAIN!!!!
Jul 28, 2012
Okay, so it's been 4 weeks since surgery and I am now able to eat non-pureed food. Certain things I vow never to eat again!!! I had a fried scallop and it made me sick. I didn't vomit, but I won't do it again. Lunch meat is an absolute NO-NO!!!! I have only vomited twice and both after eating munch meat. I also get an extreme back pain!!! I swear it feels like back labor!!! It is the most excrutiating pain ever!!!! I wish I knew the cause of this!!!! Other than that, I have lost 36 pounds and feel pretty good!!!
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Surgery was a Success!!
Jun 30, 2012
So, June 27th, I went in for my RNY surgery and woke up feeling real good. To my surprise, I didn't have an NG tube or JP drain-which was awesome! I feel great! I stayed in the hospital for two days and had such great attention from my boyfriend. He was incredible! He washed me, gave me back rubs and foot rubs. I couldn't ask for a better partner-hopefully this will continue as the weight starts to come off. I have been walking and making sure that I have been active while I am awake. I am unable to get the ounce of puree down-I am just too full! I havent had a bowel movement, which is concerning me, but I have started to have gas, so hopefully it comes soon. Overall, I am pleased with my success and look forward to my journey of weight loss!!!
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Surgery was a success!!!
Jun 30, 2012
So, June 27th, I went in for my RNY surgery and woke up feeling real good. To my surprise, I didn't have an NG tube or JP drain-which was awesome! I feel great! I stayed in the hospital for two days and had such great attention from my boyfriend. He was incredible! He washed me, gave me back rubs and foot rubs. I couldn't ask for a better partner-hopefully this will continue as the weight starts to come off. I have been walking and making sure that I have been active while I am awake. I am unable to get the ounce of puree down-I am just too full! I havent had a bowel movement, which is concerning me, but I have started to have gas, so hopefully it comes soon. Overall, I am pleased with my success and look forward to my journey of weight loss!!!
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Preadmission Testing Today!
Jun 17, 2012
So....this morning is my preadmission testing. I'm not quite sure what it will entail, but I am ready! My surgery is 9 days away and the butterflies are starting!! I am nervous and not quite sure why? I have all types of emotions goping on-will I actually lose the weight? Will I get sick? Will I have any complications? Will my boyfriend break up with me? Lately, my boyfriend and I have been arguing about little petty things-we have talked about excess skin and how different I will look and if he can handle the new me. He states he can, so we shall see.
Overall, I am eager to get the show on the road!!
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24 DAYS!!!!
Jun 02, 2012
So...my surgery is scheduled for June 27th. I am nervous and excited!!! I can't wait to meet the "old" me again!!!
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I got approved!!!!
Mar 16, 2012
After what seemed like forever, I finally was approved Thursday. I have to say, I am extremely excited, but very disgusted with my doctor's front desk staff. I was told that everything was faxed to Blue Cross on Feb 17th. The secretary at the time told me there were a few people ahead of me...I was so excited to start the process, I didn't even ask her what that meant. I waited a week and called to ask the entire process--I got attitude, sucking of teeth and what seemed like a frustrated employee. Hey, it's not like I know the process. These secretaries assume that all patients know step by step what is to take place. I know we are all given a sheet with what needs to be done and the order, but a little clarification never hurts. So, I wait another 3 weeks. Instead of calling the dr's office, I called the insurance company. Well what do you know, no inquiry was sent!!!!!!!!!!! I was pissed!!! So, Icall the office and explain to the secretary (now, I have been a secretary and a frint desk manager- if a patient called me an explained that after waiting a whole month and calling the insurance company to only be told that nothing was sent, my first response would be to call the insurance company) and her response--well, I sent it Feb 17th and am refaxing it as we speak--with an attitude. So, I wait a day and call the insurance company the following day. The outcome---I was approved!!! Why did it take two days to approve me, but a whole month to get the approval????? When I called her, I was very excited and she completely shut me down with the smug tone in her voice. I asked her what was next and was told that I would get a letter in the mail. I asked how I go about getting my date and appointments--response from her: there are a couple people ahead of you an we will send you that in your letter. Now, I refuse to let this girl make my appointments after she failed to send my inquiry on time. Has anyone else experienced this? I know I am anxious, but all I want is a thorough answer. I have decided to let the doctor know about it, because I am really pissed.
Gettig passed my frustration with the shitty secretary, I am pleased to know that my journey is taking shape and sooner than later, i will be a healthier, smaller version of myself!!
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Letter sent to insurance company!!!
Feb 12, 2012
I have finished my final visit with Kim, the nutritionist and am now awaiting approval!! I'm not quite sure how long it takes to get an approval/denial letter but I am so eager and excited to get this journey started. I have just started a new business venture and I would love to feel fabulous and fearless in my new skin. Good things are coming my way!!!
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So, it's come to this
Jan 06, 2012
At the age of 31 (32 in less than a week), I have decided to finally go through with having Gastric Bypass surgery. I have toyed with the idea for a few years. My Bio is quite simple- I've been a thick chick my whole life!!! I have always been active and played softball, basketball and did track in high school--all while still being a big girl. I played basketball in college and hit my lowest of 175 pounds. That was the last time I saw that weight!! I am currently at my all time heaviest. I even weighed less when I was 9 months pregnant!!! I am a single mom and haven't had a real date in almost a year. I've never had problems attracting men, just not the right ones. I don't like myself right now. I have lost all self esteem. I have lost myself behind my weight! So, I'm dusting myself off, gonna stop feeling sorry for myself and take charge of my life!! I have already done the seminar, the evaluation with the psychiatrist, and have 1 more visit with the nutritionist before everything can be sent to the insurance company. I'm optimistic that all will go well and I can get approved in a timely fashion. My friends and family are all supportive and proud of me and eagerly await the new me! I have started up with my personal trainer again- to try to minimize the loss of muscle and excess skin. I am 3 days in at the gym and feel like I have been hit by a train, but I feel good inside!! Let the losing begin!!!!
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