SweetSag
Hello Everyone
Nov 06, 2007
and was so happy to finally meet the person who, (with God's help), was going to change my life! He was very informative and took the time to really talk to me and answer all of my questions-even though he might have felt that I could perform the surgery on myself!
I was so full of questions and answered some of his for me as well, pertaining to the procedure. Of course, I had literature, literature and more literature, i felt like a bad lady.
And all of the big bottles of medications, can we say Sam's Club? My visit went very well and I left smiling, anxious to attend my 2nd visit with him, the Nut, the psychologist and others who would be having the surgery around the same time as I would in a couple of weeks.HELLO, EVERYONE
Oct 30, 2007
I want to thank God for allowing me to wake up this morning and starting me on my way. I hope everyone is doing well. I am doing what I do best..taking it one day at a time. I meet my surgeon tomorow and he might throw me out of his office. I have like a gazillion questions to ask!It's not like I haven't read just about all there is to read about WLS, but I want to hear something on a more personal level. Ladies I know you can relate. "Am I a pear or apple shape, what would that mean in terms of lap or open surgery, will having a navel ring interfere with the surgery...I could go on and on but I have to save some for the surgeon.
Can you imagine how time consuming taking notes is going to be? Yes, I am taking notes! 
I have questions scattered in several questions. Can we say organize before tomorrow? Considerin g my surgery date is November 15, I haven't even given any thought to the fact that I won't be able to partake of the upcoming bestestes (lol) holidays there is! But it doesn't really matter, I always eat nothing until dinner Thanksgiving Day and get upset because I couldn't eat much. I wonder if it's because the stomach shrinks considering I hadn't eaten anything allll day. Stomach shrink...hmmmm now where have I heard that before? (lol) I'm just ready for the journey and want to thank all the lovely people who have become not only my friend but a part of my family. We are in this together and I commend everyone for wanting to have a better, healthier life. We are living in a time where some things aren't so good, but God bless the person(s) who felt that obesity is a disease and that it's not our fault. Take care and I will try and post more regularly now that my date is approaching-I'm going to need someone to hold my hand.
Thank everyone for encouragement and don't move that loser's bench, I'm on my way! Be Blessed
Drum Rollllllllllllllllllllllllllllll......................!!!!
Oct 23, 2007
NOVEMBER 15
NOVEMBER 15...YES I'M GIOING TO WRITE IT TWICE...IT'S ALL GOOD AND POPPIN' LIKE NEW YORK, NEW YORK!!
I HAVE MY VISIT WITH THE SURGEON ON OCTOBER 31...I JUST HOPE THAT I WON'T GET TRICKED THAT DAY! MY VISIT WITH THE NUT IS NOVEMBER 5, THEN LIQUID DIET HERE I COME!!!
THE LIQUID DIET SHOULDN'T BE TOO BAD, I'VE BEEN PRACTICING SINCE AUGUST, OFF AND ON, OF COURSE. I HAVEN'T REFLECTED MY WEIGHT LOSS ON MY TICKER BECAUSE I'VE BEEN WAITING ON MY DATE. YESSSS, YOU CAN SAY THAT I AM GOING TO THE PROM. (LOL) I'M JUST SO HAPPY!!!THANKS TO ALL OF MY OH FAMILY FOR SHARING AND PROVIDING ME WITH ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN I WAS A LITTLE DISCOURAGED.
YOU ARE ONE IN A MILLION! PLEASE DON'T SAY THAT i AM BEING SELFISH FOR TAKING THE WHOOOLEE 6 WEEKS OFF FROM WORK! IF YOU KNEW HOW IT WAS ON MY JOB, YOU WOULD GLADLY DO THE SAME!!
JUST KEEP ME IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MY FAMILY/FRIENDS, YOU KNOW I HAVE NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR YOU GUYS. AND AS I'VE TOLD MANY OF YOU.....I AM ON MY WAY TO BEING THE BEST THAT I CAN BE!!!!!I WILL BE JOINING YOU ON LOSER'S BENCH SOON.
STAY BLESSED UNTIL NEXT TIME...
Hello...Yes I'm Still Here (smile)
Sep 17, 2007
Hope everyone is doing well and as ready as I am for Fall. We have had a record-breaking summer and there's nothing like God's beautiful fall colors to remind us of how wonderful He truly is. (smile) It's been a while since I've posted....but so much has happened. Thank everyone for responding to my friend's requests. We are a true family and it 's always a joy to have people in your corner who can relate to your journey, provide encouragement as well as experiences so you can share with others. I get so much joy reading the posts. But on to what's been happening with me since my last post. I have completed the required 6-month dr. supervised visits and submitted my paperwork to the Center's Insurance Specialist. I was told that it takes about a week for a reply from the insurance company. Let's hope that the week (I hate to want to rush time), won't be too long! (smile) I have waited a long time for this to happen and am already doing a lot of post-op procedures. Can we say liquid diet, cabbage soup diet and atkins? Yes, I am a juggler! (lol) But the one I like the best is the cabbage soup diet. and according to a lot of posts that I've read, the gas is a given post-op! (lol) Nothing like getting ready before hand! (lol) But it's nice to be able to laugh at this point...I have to admit my last posts weren't during a happy time for me. But with the love and guidance of my 'family, I hope to continue with this journey and join some of you on the loser's bench. And as I said before to a lot of my new friends....I am ready to continue on this journey to become the best that I can be. Can we say, Thank you Jesus and God Bless? Much love to all of you and I hope that you are more inspired by having this wonderful outlet. Take care until next time and God Bless.
Oh by the way, if you get a chance , say hello to my Angel (msyoley38) who recently had her surgery Sept. 19th!! Some of you know her and she would enjoy hearing from you. She has been a treasure for me when I've been feeling a little discouraged. I love you , girl..thanks for being my..
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It's been a minute
Jul 26, 2007
Hello Everyone
Hope all who have had surgery recently are doing well, the ones who are waiting are keeping in good spirit and the post ops are doing well knowing that a new life healthy lifestyle awaits them. (smile) My journey continue with the waiting....and even had a little scare with hbp and nitroglycerin..can we say...several shots/pils/patches to get bp under control??!?!? You can imagaine how stressful that was ....including an overnight hospital stay. But thank God after all tests there wasn't anything wrong with my heart or my ability to exercise. And of course it was 'established' as stress.....again, can we say 'waiting on wl surgery stress'? (smile) So I continue, but I was wondering....what were some of the things you did to take your mind off of the waiting? And please don't tell me to not come to OH...this is my lifeline to my 'family'. The encouragement, knowledge and inspiration I receive from coming here is astonishing! So I;m open to suggestions.......Help! (smile) In the meantime, have a wonderful day and be all that you can be.
And the waiting continues...
Jul 15, 2007
I'll try to do better about posting..the waiting game doesn't give me too much to talk about...as time gets closer....we'll see what happens.
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okayyyyyyyy
Jul 05, 2007
Enough said....(smile)
Mar 19, 2007
I HAVE AN ANGEL!!!
Mar 07, 2007
Yes I have an Angel!! Her name is msyoley38 and she is so sweet! I received some discouraging news recently and talking to her has made me realize that I am not in this journey alone! I had forgotten what a friendly chat or phone call could accomplish! It took a life time to get to where I am today with my weight and waiting a few more months to become a 'loser' shouldn't make that much of a difference. (smile) Come on family, let's be there for one another!
Yolanda giving you another shout out...you are a blessing and because of you..I am once again smiling! Thank you. (smile)
February 23, 2007
Feb 23, 2007
It's been a couple of days since I've written, but I have been a little on th depressed side. I called the WLS Center yesterday and asked the Medical Secretary what's the average time for the surgeon to review my chart. She stated that it was a week and i just got discouraged. Now I know you might say...a week??!? that's not long but it is for someone who is tired to have extremely elevated BP readings! I am beginning to pray real hard that nothing happens before I can have the surgery. There's also the possibility that the insurance company might want to show off but I try very had not to think negative about that aspect. I truly hope that when I call the Center on Monday, I will be informed that my tests are significant and the surgeon has cleared me for surgery! Then my information will be submitted to the insurance company. A very big step indeed, but the largest one would be getting approved! Oh did I mention that I have the old famous CPAP and it is so difficult getting used to it. I even read one blog stating that the surgeon can determine if you are not actually using it and just letting it run. Is that really true??!??! If so, I am guilty of doing that? I just don't like the thang! It seems as if my breathing is more difficult when I wear it. I know it - like anything else with 'practice' will get better, but it would be nice to have surgery soon and it wouldn't have to get 'better'. All in al;...just as I am ready for spring, I am ready for surgery. Soooo here goes another 'gainful' weekend. *smile) It would be wonderful to have an enjoyable weekend...going to a nice night spot and listening to a sweet, sweet jazz band. Perhaps soon,,,,just perhaps.
