10 month update....

Nov 10, 2010

Well I know it has been a long time since I have been on here, and I appologize. I am gald to say i am loving life!!!! I am at about 127lbs. I still have ways to go ,but  I'm not really to concerned about my weight loss these days. I recently found out that I am pregnant... to my surprise!!!! It definately was not planned because i was on birth control and I was reallytrying to take care of  my body. So far the baby and I are both healthy and doing well.I have my ups and downs, but no different than any other pregnant woman. I have not gained any weight but the doctors assure me that it is normal fo woman who have had bariatric surgery prior to getting pregnant. I will admit I am a little scared, but I know I will be ok. I will keep everyone posted as time progresses.
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4 month update....

Apr 05, 2010

  Well I right now I am in a bit of a stall. I am still at 152lbs, but I am enjoying life!!! I love all the complimants I get from people, but the best compliments come from my husband. He makes me feel so good every day. He is always saying how great I look and how happy I look. He is always holding me and I know its way too much information... but when I thought the sex could not get any better, it does every single time!!!!! lol.  He has even dropped a couple of lbs himself. But I keep telling myself that this surgery is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am so fortunate that everything (so far) has been going great! I love that know I can run through the park with my son, that I my self confidence has improved that my marriage keeps getting better!!!Our eating habits have improved a lot. I have even encouraged a few of my family members to start exercising and eating better.Even when we went on our cruis last month, we did not over indulge on any food.I will put up some pics up soon.I just have to find some clothes that actually look like they fit me!!!lol
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My first wow moment!!

Jan 08, 2010

 Well I went to the store to buy some jeans. Now naturally I went to the plus sizes because as I mentioned before I did not notice too much of a different in the clothes I have at home. Well they were huge on me!!! So I went to the junior's side just to see, and I actually found myself modeling size 13 pants in front of the mirror!! I could not believe how great they looked! My husband wants me to wear them all the time!!! I just love the way he looks at me now. Even when I am wearing house clothes. I now that things will only get better from here on out!!!! I will be posting some pics of them soon. Thanks for listening
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Pre-op test!

Nov 20, 2009

Well this will be brief. Today I got all of my pre tests done.I hope everything went well.The nurses kept asking me if I was nervous, but so far i am just excited!!! So now I have only 2 weeks to go. I can't believe it.
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Being brave.

Nov 12, 2009

Okay, so I got the courage to take some full body pics. It has been a long time since I was brave enough to take a full body picture. My next step will be to buy a full body mirror. My husband helped my take the picture and when I was done,I asked him "How can you find me beautiful?" And he said "For one ,I Love You." "and for another, You obviously don't see what I see." It made me fell alot better
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My Date is set...

Oct 12, 2009

 Sorry ya'll, one of my OH sisters asked me if I had a date yet, which made me realize.. I forgot to write about it!!! My date is December 4,2009!!! So I have about 8 weeks to prepare.I have to be honest,I am overwhelmed and don't know where to start.I know I have to buy so many things, and do so many things..I really need your help! You guys are actually the only one's that can help me because you guys understand.Thank you for always being there !
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So I go to my insurance co. website...

Sep 30, 2009

Just to because I got used to checking the status. It was always saying  "pending", so that's what I was kind of expecting. This time it said something different. this time it read...APPROVED! yes everyone I have been approved!!! Thank god!!! I am so happy!!! I want to thank all of my OH family members for keeping my hope alive!!!!! 
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Once again, more waiting?!

Sep 29, 2009

 So one if the girls from the surgeons office called me yesterday to tell me that the insurance co. is missing some information. They are not telling her what info they need, but they are making her resend the paperwork!! I have been patiently waiting for 4 weeks, and I now I have to wait some more. I have a follow up with the surgeon on thurs. and I thought I would have some answers by then.I guess not.I am gettin so fustrated but I have not lost hope yet. I just keep praying that they approve this surgery, so I can move on with my life and get back to the things that are really important like my son and my husband.
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Getting very nervous!

Sep 15, 2009

 Well I know it has been a while since I last wrote anything. Since my last blog, I have finished everything on the checklist that my surgeon gave me. My follow up is not untl the 28th of September, but to my surprise, they have already sent the paperwork. I keep checking my health insurance website(I can see all of my pending authrizations) and nothing yet.I am going to wait until thursday which by then it will be 2 weeks. I don't know what to tell them when I call so I hope someone can give me some pointers. since I got the letter saying that they have sent the paperwork,I haven't been able to sleep, It is the only thing on my mind.I just pray that everything turns out alright!!I will keep everyone posted once I find out what the answer is!! take care everone!!!
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Getting a little impatient...

Jul 20, 2009

   I know it has been a while since I have written, but I have been waiting for something exciting to happen....and still waiting.
Well I went for my initial visit with the surgeon, and I swear I fell into a lap-band infomercial! There was life size poster of a woman who had the lap-band procedure in that office,when I went to the room there were 8 items (either calendar,or poster) with the lap band logo.There was pre-made packet for me with,you guessed it all lap-band info.And to top it off, there was 2 vials, and needles (sealed obviously)on the table ready for someone's fill. The nurse came in and says to me..." so you are interested in the lap-band". I immediately stopped her and said,"when I filled out the paperwork at the seminar, I specified that I wanted the RNY."She asked me why I chose RNY I gave her my personal reasons.I also told her that when I first started this journey about 3yrs ago, it was the lap-band that caught my attention,but once I started doing my research, I decided that RNY was the best choice for me.I also told her That I know Dr.Fiallo was the best surgeon around,but If he did not want to do it, then I can easily go to another surgeon out in Boston that was highly recomended.I did not want to sound like a bitch, but I wanted to let her know how serious I was with my desicion.She also told me that since I chose RNY, I have to go to 4 support group meetings as oppose to 2 with lap- band. so my last meeting is october 1st.!!! When the doctor came in he checked me out asked me why I decided on RNY, and once again I gave him my personal reasons.He spoke about the long term effects, and the risks. He was very brief, but to the point.I think it went well.  They gave me a checklist that I must have completed before they can submit  to the insurance company. The only 4 things I have to do on my checklist, are the support meetings. So like I said before I am waitng... So stay tuned!!

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About Me
CHICOPEE, MA
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25.2
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RNY
Surgery
12/04/2009
Surgery Date
Mar 26, 2009
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