One week post-op

Feb 08, 2008

It's only been a week and I know this surgery has saved my life!  I still have some soreness in my abdomen and the gas pains after drinking my protein drinks really bites, but I can live with it.  I already feel better and even more amazing I've lost 20 lbs in the week since surgery!  Just awesome.

Tomorrow is the day

Jan 30, 2008

It's here!  Surgery day is here.  At 7:30 AM I'll be on my way to the loser's bench.  I'm so scared and nervous.  But, SO....ready for this too.  More to come.

Less than a week...

Jan 25, 2008

Well, it's less than a week til my surgery.  I'm so nervous, but confident I'm doing the right thing.  Why?  Example:  My husband and I returned from Hawaii just last night.  It was great!  I  had so much fun, but I  hurt so bad!  The whole time, I hurt.  The arthritis in my knees, hip and back just would not let up.  Of course, the warmer climate helped, but all the walking took a toll on my joints.  The best though was the swimming.  That felt so good.  I really need to look into doing that here.   Anyway, I just want to feel better.  I read somewhere that just losing 20 Lbs. makes a big difference when it comes to arthritis pain, so imagine what losing a 100 Lbs. or more will do!!!!!  

I can not wait!!


I'm approved!!!!!

Jan 08, 2008

I got it!!!  The official approval from Cigna.  I am so excited, nervous, too many emotions to describe.  It's really going to happen.  YEAH!

January 31st!!!!!!!!

Jan 05, 2008

It's my surgery date!  All I'm waiting for now is the final approval from Cigna.  I'm won't be put off or pessimistic.  This is going to happen on the 31st.  Positive thinking

Met my surgeon

Dec 07, 2007

I finally met Dr. Jan yesterday.  I liked him alot.  He was easy to talk to and I never once felt like I was being talked down to.  Best news of all though, I got a general idea of when I'll be having surgery.  First week of February!!  Very close to my birthday.  Happy Birthday to me!!

Sleep study.....continued,

Nov 20, 2007

I got a wretched call today....I have sleep apnea.   Uggh.  Now I have to do another sleep study and get a cpap.  I really, really hate the idea of that, but if it means I can have the surgery, I'll do it.

Sleep Study

Nov 13, 2007

I had my sleep study last night.  It wasn't too bad.  Tough to sleep though, hooked up to all that stuff.  The hotel they put me up in was very nice and the Tech doing the study was pleasant.  Now, I wonder how long it will be before I get an appointment with the surgeon.

A bump in the road...

Nov 06, 2007

I had my testing a Legacy.  All seemed to go well.  Though, the Dr. did want an Echo done because of my past use of phen-phen.  Still waiting for those results.  Anyway, the bump.  I took a spill at Costco just before my trip to Legacy and hurt my knee.  I can barely walk at this point and only with the use of a forearm crutch.  I had to have X-rays, which found nothing and so tomorrow I go for an MRI.  The Dr. seems to think it could be a torn posterior ligament.   All I know is it hurts like H.....!!

My sleep study is on the 12th, not looking forward to that.  I don't sleep well at home, so what are the odds I will being hooked up to stuff, knowing people are watching :)  After the sleep study, I hope to get an appointment to see Dr. Jan.  

I really want to get the show on the road!

I'm on the way!!!

Oct 05, 2007

I start testing on the 15th at Legacy.  I am so excited and soooo....nervous!!

About Me
Vancouver, WA
Location
44.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
01/31/2008
Surgery Date
Mar 06, 2007
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