On the other side
Feb 18, 2009
Well, I made it. I am now a week post op and doing great! Down 10 # already!! Yeah!Surgery was pretty uneventful except for some BP problems day of surgery but well controlled next day. At one week I am up and going, did shopping today and lots of walking. Took lots of breaks but did really good I think. Tonight I attended my first WLS support group here in Canton. Met up with some old friends who I had know idea were pursuing/had surgery also. That was really great. I feel I have been very fortunate with what I have been able to eat/drink. My pouch does not seem extremely sensitive as I have heard other discuss. There have been a few times when I knew my choice of full liquids was not the same as what my pouch felt was appropriate. No N/V or anything, just queasy unease for awhile. Drinking seems to alleviate that, esp teas. I so wish I had done this years ago but I am glad I was finally able to get it done. It's been amazing the support I have gotten from most of my family and friends. I know they are worried (esp my mom) but they are in my corner cheering me on. The ones that aren't....hopefully in time they can see this really is a good thing for me and was really a choice of choosing to live longer instead of die younger at the rate I was going. I have to many grand babies I have to see grow up and take to the beach and play actively with to continue the way I was going. This surgery has really made me inventory my life to an extent. I feel this was a decision in putting me first, and that is not a bad thing. This is the first thing I feel in a long, long time that I have done just for me, because it was something I needed to do for me, no one else. Wasn't something I passively agreed to so I could keep peace, or just go with the flow on. In fact....I feel like I am swimming up stream trying to get everyone on my side. That may or may not happen. I just know I have done the right thing for my life. Anyhow, I am thrilled to be on the loser's bench now and am going to try and be the best bench sitter there ever was.
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Insurance Approval!
Dec 30, 2008
I received approval today from my insurance company (Aultcare) for RNY surgery! First request, this time, and it took less than 2 weeks from my initial consult with Dr Ben-Meir. I am a little surprised at how I feel about it though. This is something I really want, need and desire, but, at the same time opening that letter was a little reality jolt I guess. I am very happy this is moving forward so quickly and easily. However, I had this panic moment of "what in the world are you doing?, Is this really the right thing to do?" So I ask, is this normal? Should I liken it to cold feet before a wedding? I don't know what to think . I do know I truly want this. I need to put the brakes on some rapidly advancing medical problems and get healthy again. Nana has way to many things to do with 6 little grandkids than to sit in a chair and just watch them play! I am hoping to have my surgery done the end of Jan or beginning of Feb. Tomorrow I will call my Dr's office and start the next leg of this quest. :)
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Starting the process, again
Dec 20, 2008
Here I am again...lurking on this site. This time, with more hope than before. I started this quest for wt loss surgery in 2002 and lost the fight when insurance absolutely refused to approve it. Now, 6 years later, and 20 pounds heavier I am back in the fight. This time, I am more hopeful. My insurance now approves this surgery. The last 6 years have been the typical story of my life, lose, gain it back, lose even more, gain even more. I am truly the world's best yo-yo dieter. I have lost and gained several people in my life time I am sure! This time, I am throwing the yo-yo away and grabbing the tool I need to help me succeed in becoming a healthier, happier, more energetic and active Nana, mom, wife, friend and nurse. I have had my initial consultation with Dr Ben-Meir at St Vincent's Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. I am very impressed with his reputation and surgical success rates. His office has been easy to work with and currently is seeking approval from my insurance company. Hopefully, that will be my Christmas present this year.....final approval and a date!
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