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My Date
Sep 23, 2008
Oct. 7 is my new birthday.
It's so awesome to be able to have this surgery and start over.
It's so awesome to be able to have this surgery and start over.
My Approval
Sep 20, 2008
I had the best approval day ever Thursday (9-18). My sweet angel Janet came to visit and we went to get her hair done at Jamies, while I was there I call insurance. Poor David (the insurance guy) I sure he didn't know what to think of us. LOL He told me it had been approved since Tuesday, and of course I screamed in his ear, yelled at Janet and Jamie and we all screamed some more. LOL
Finally I told David I was sorry for screaming in his ear and that I loved him, lol I told him that. He's all happy at this point and telling me congrats and good luck, I'm sure he thinks I'm a nut.
Jamies poor niece was at the shop and she didn't know Janet and I at all but she got all excited and was screaming with us to. LOL It was just awesome and I'm so very thankful I had those three ladies with me.
Janet dear I love you to death and I would be so lost without you girl. Thank you for being my angel and more importantly my friend.
Finally I told David I was sorry for screaming in his ear and that I loved him, lol I told him that. He's all happy at this point and telling me congrats and good luck, I'm sure he thinks I'm a nut.
Jamies poor niece was at the shop and she didn't know Janet and I at all but she got all excited and was screaming with us to. LOL It was just awesome and I'm so very thankful I had those three ladies with me.
Janet dear I love you to death and I would be so lost without you girl. Thank you for being my angel and more importantly my friend.
Smokin
Aug 08, 2008
I was a little disappointed in myself for not quiting on Aug. 1, but got to thinking maybe I need to keep quitting drug's (8 years ago) and quitting smoking (4 day ago)separate, and celebrate the fact that I was able to quit them both.
I really don't need one special day to rejoice in the fact that I stopped both and took back my life, I need to do that every day.
I'm so grateful to everyone who has and is helping and praying for me. I'm sooooo blessed!!!!!!!!
Glory be to God who gave me the strength.
I really don't need one special day to rejoice in the fact that I stopped both and took back my life, I need to do that every day.
I'm so grateful to everyone who has and is helping and praying for me. I'm sooooo blessed!!!!!!!!
Glory be to God who gave me the strength.
Looking to the future
Jun 28, 2008
After many month's I'm back on here. I know I know I should have my butt kicked for not posting here more, but after I was told I couldn't get the lapband I was so disappointed it was hard to come back on.
I had bladder and reconstructive surgery on April 14th, and i have been swollen ever since, come to find out I have peripheral arterial disease. My pcp tell's me I need to lose weight as soon and as much as possible (something I already knew butttttt). And I'm still having bladder problem's they are worse now then before surgery, and of course my pcp tell's me this is also caused by my weight (again already knew this). So after crying and feeling sorry for myself I have decided to make the Big change and get rny. I know in my heart (not my head yet lol) that this is the right thing to do. I'm so ready to be heathy. I don't want to die because I can't get my fat ass under control.
I keep asking myself am I stronge enough for this can I make such a big change in my life, and then it come's to me you don't have a choice if you ever really want to live again, so I'm going to jump in with both feet and run with it.
I had bladder and reconstructive surgery on April 14th, and i have been swollen ever since, come to find out I have peripheral arterial disease. My pcp tell's me I need to lose weight as soon and as much as possible (something I already knew butttttt). And I'm still having bladder problem's they are worse now then before surgery, and of course my pcp tell's me this is also caused by my weight (again already knew this). So after crying and feeling sorry for myself I have decided to make the Big change and get rny. I know in my heart (not my head yet lol) that this is the right thing to do. I'm so ready to be heathy. I don't want to die because I can't get my fat ass under control.
I keep asking myself am I stronge enough for this can I make such a big change in my life, and then it come's to me you don't have a choice if you ever really want to live again, so I'm going to jump in with both feet and run with it.
Foot Surgery
Dec 31, 2007
I'm starting to get nervous about my foot surgery day after tomorrow. I know everything will be ok, and I will be better off afterward's (I hope), I just can't help but to worry over the little thing's. Like how am I going to do this or that, and how mad is Tiff going to be if she has to do all the dishes. LOL You know silly little thing's that add up to a whole lot after awhile. I worry about how and what the girl's think of all this. I know they want me to feel better and be healthy, but I know they must be worried about everything. If it wasn't for my girl's I would be nothing, they are my everything.
Ok, on a positive note. I'm going to be able to walk without pain after my recovery. I can so not wait for this. It has been so long since I haven't had any pain. It make's me want to go out and run just thinking about it. LOL (Think I'll wait until I'm off the crutches.LOL)
Ok, on a positive note. I'm going to be able to walk without pain after my recovery. I can so not wait for this. It has been so long since I haven't had any pain. It make's me want to go out and run just thinking about it. LOL (Think I'll wait until I'm off the crutches.LOL)
2nd sleep study/ psych eval/ consult
Dec 07, 2007
I had my second sleep study last night, this time with a cpap machine. I didn't much care for the huge mask on my face, but I will get use to it. I got a call around 11:30 from them and they said they would put in for insurance approval and then contact me about everything.
I got a call from MoBar this afternoon and got my consult all set up. I was so surprised to hear from them this fast, I figured it would take about a month. I just hope and pray the weather is good Jan. 11.
About an hour after MoBar called Dr. Van Pelt called to let me know that he had faxed my psych eval in, and that it was approved. WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I'm starting to get really excited now. I hope everything keep's going fairly fast.
I got a call from MoBar this afternoon and got my consult all set up. I was so surprised to hear from them this fast, I figured it would take about a month. I just hope and pray the weather is good Jan. 11.
About an hour after MoBar called Dr. Van Pelt called to let me know that he had faxed my psych eval in, and that it was approved. WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I'm starting to get really excited now. I hope everything keep's going fairly fast.
Lab Result's
Nov 30, 2007
I'm so happy today, all my lab result's came back good. I've worked and waited for this good news for what seems like forever. I'm glad that all the med's she put me on are working, and that I'm getting everything straightened out. The only thing that would top this would be not ever having to take the med's again, but that day will come.
Paperwork and Test
Nov 27, 2007
I called MU yesterday to make sure they had received my paperwork, and they said they received it last Wednesday, and that I should be hearing from them in about 2 week's to set up my first appointment. I also asked them if they were sending off for insurance approval now, and they said no that I have to visit with the doctor and have a pycsh eval., and a sleep study, I told them I already had those done and that the result's would be faxed to them in the next few day's. He said I was getting close, but still had a little way's to go. I really think he was surprised that I had already started getting all this done.
I called about my sleep study yesterday since they told me it would only be a few day's and I hadn't heard anything for 3 week's. They said the hospital would be contacting me to set up another sleep study, but this time I would have one with a cpap machine, I have a mild obstruction. This wasn't the news I wanted to hear, but will deal with it. If I have to wear the machine at night then I have to.
I called about my sleep study yesterday since they told me it would only be a few day's and I hadn't heard anything for 3 week's. They said the hospital would be contacting me to set up another sleep study, but this time I would have one with a cpap machine, I have a mild obstruction. This wasn't the news I wanted to hear, but will deal with it. If I have to wear the machine at night then I have to.
Chantix
Nov 21, 2007
I started my chantix this morning. I've been waiting to do this for a month now, and really thought about holding off until Monday (after the holiday) before I started them. I thought maybe me being around everyone smoking might not help, and that I would just be setting myself up to fail, but I just couldn't wait any longer. I know I can do this, and being around people smoking is just something I have to get use to. My quit date is Dec. 10, and I will make this happen.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Test
Nov 14, 2007
I got my psych eval. done yesterday. It took about 4 hour's, and I felt so stupid afterward's, but it's all over with now. It should be turned in in 2 to 3 week's.
I got all my lab work done this morning, and was starting to think "dang these people are vampire's". LOL They should have my test result's back by the end of this week, and then sent of to MU next week. It's hard to believe I'm getting so much done so fast, I hope it all goes this fast.
I've been trying to pick which Dr. I want, at first I thought maybe Dr. De la torre, but after researching and reading patient review's, and also listening to her at the seminar I think I'm going to go with Dr. Fearing. I just got really good vibe's from her.
I'm just about done filling out my patient package and will have that sent off by the end of the week.
I hope everything goes smoothly and safely.
I got all my lab work done this morning, and was starting to think "dang these people are vampire's". LOL They should have my test result's back by the end of this week, and then sent of to MU next week. It's hard to believe I'm getting so much done so fast, I hope it all goes this fast.
I've been trying to pick which Dr. I want, at first I thought maybe Dr. De la torre, but after researching and reading patient review's, and also listening to her at the seminar I think I'm going to go with Dr. Fearing. I just got really good vibe's from her.
I'm just about done filling out my patient package and will have that sent off by the end of the week.
I hope everything goes smoothly and safely.
