RachaelThomas
Gettin closer to Onderland!
Jan 26, 2015
I weighed in at 215 today! I am so proud of me. This is not an easy journey by far. It takes working at it everyday to get there. I am still so blessed that I was able to have this surgery. It really is changing my life. I could not be more excited!
Over a month out..
Jan 22, 2015
Things are going great. I am losing at a great pace, starting to notice, and feeling great! How are my other fellow sleevers?! I hope everyone is adjusting well!!!
A little over 3 weeks Post Op
Jan 08, 2015
I have been doing so well. I am so happy I did this. I love the new me. It is crazy but this has made me feel like a whole new me. I am excited to continue to see the changes. I have been very blessed.
The first few days were very hard but it was nothing I wasnt able to get through. Now, 3 weeks later, I feel almost back to normal. I am still a little sore and my energy levels are low but I got this.
This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am glad that even when people said there was no way this was going to be approved my Medicaid, I didnt listen. Big changes are in store for me!!!
1 week and 2 days post op..
Dec 25, 2014
I am doing great. Today is the first day I was able to do my hair and put on my face. I feel great. I still have a little soreness but havent even needed any pain meds since being home the 18th.
I can not believe I now use the term POST OP.. AHHHHH I have wanted and dreamed about this for so long I keep wondering when I am going to wake up.
I have been so blessed. I had a very easy surgery and no complications. I was nauseaus for a few days but it finally went too. I hope I continue on this awesome road in such a postive light with such a positive attitude.
I do not feel hungry or full. I think bc I do not feel hungry, its making food to me like blah. I can even sit in the same room when people eat. The smell is great but the thought of eating just isnt there. I hope it sticks around lol My babe made burgers the other night and while I was smelling that I was sippin on a shake pretending thats what I was eating. lol it kinda worked.
I weighed 240 on the day of my surgery which was the 17th and as of today I weigh 226.8..
I cant wait til I can start exercising!!! -----> Did I really just type that.. I swear its almost like I dont even know who I am anymore.. lol
Tomorrow is my day!!
Dec 15, 2014
Tomorrow I will officially be sleeved. My Mom and Aunt are coming in from out of town to be with me. Tonight we are renting a hotel with a heated pool and hot tub. I am excited to spend a little time with them before I no longer feel like it.
I am nervous but I am so happy. I never thought this would happen for me and now that it has, it feels like a dream.
December 17th it is..
Dec 02, 2014
I met with my surgeon and got the date. December 17th. It will be 2 weeks from today. I am so excited.
Someone pinch me. Am I dreaming?
I am still have a problem finding a protein shake/powder that I like. I just tried body fortress and it tastes so much like fake sweetner that its too sweet.
I cant believe I will be sleeved before the end of the year!! AHHHHH
Gettin a date very soon...
Nov 23, 2014
I will be meeting with the surgeon on December the 2nd. I am supposed to get my surgery date then. I could not be more excited. I just feel like I need to prepare and make lists. This all is going to happen sooner than it was expected. I should have my surgery anywhere from the 15-24. EEEKKK
I am so nervous!
Merry Christmas to me!!
I am approved.
Nov 18, 2014
I finally got the approval from my insurance for the gastric sleeve. It all just seems so surreal. I have worked so hard for this day! Finally, it is here and I am so happy. I cried. I honestly never thought that this would happen for me. The insurance lady told me 12/15 but I am thinking it will be in January because my surgeon is supposed to be out at the end of December until January and that he was booking up fast. Either way, I got what I wanted...
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My whole life is about to change and I am so excited!
Make room for me on the losers bench!!!!!
To be approved or to not be approved!!!
Nov 16, 2014
I called UHC to see if they had received all of my information for approval and they in fact confirmed it! They have received the information... YAY.
I asked how long it would take to process and he said 2 business days and it was submitted Friday. He said I should have an answer Wednesday!!!!
OMG I AM SOOOOOOOO NERVOUS!
T-Minues 2 days.. Let the countdown begin!!!!!!!!!!!
And now I wait....
Nov 13, 2014
Today is the day. All of my information will be submitted for approval. I'd be lying if I didnt say that it almost seems surreal. I just hope it doesn't take a month to hear something back. I have waited this long and so you would not think that I would be so antsy.
I am so nervous. I want this more than anything...
Until then, keep sending good prayers,vibes and good thoughts!!