Nancy W.

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Went this past Tue for a fill. He put in 1.5 cc and it was too much, so he took out 1.0cc.  Now, 7 days later, I feel no restriction.  I'm waiting on it to work and take effect.  I keep forgetting to take my Effexor, so I'm having bad days due to that sometimes, like today.  I'm still going to the gym and working it, but sure would like to be in onederland.  The gym scale says 197 ish, but I don't trust it, I only go by the Dr's scale.  Guess I need to buy one of my own, the last got thrown out in the trash before surgery in a fit of rage. 

Went to the Dr. this past Monday.  Nut. said my loss is ahead of most banders and my eating was ok.  Next appt. will be phone, thank goodness!!!  Dr. B. was his normal dry-humored self, he said I need a fill, which they submitted then and there.  I was approved Thursday, but am still looking for that re-imbursment check that Susie said would go out Monday.  I called her about it yesterday but she hasn't responded.  I need to schedule my fill, but feel so quilty about taking time off of work when I know we're already down ppl.  Oh, I bought a rescue Dachshund while I was in Charlotte,  He sure is skinny-  stick with me boy, lmao.  Went to see Darcie and Linda in the hosp. Tuesday night, had to lie and say I was their sister to get myself in.  Got MAJORLY lost in Greenville on way home.  I am finding that the 60 oz. of water is no longer hard to get in, and at this point, I am eating anything and I have not had anything disagree with me, I just need to learn to slow down and chew.  You think I'd learn??? ugh.

I'm in a grey mood today so this will be the font color.  It's dreary out and overcast. I really could use some sun.  Well, this week I finally broke the 210's.  I am now 208.5.  I'm really stepping up the exercises this week.  I've added level 3 water aerobics in addition to everything else.  I'm eating whatever I really want, within reason.  This means now I can have steak, pork,veggies, etc.  I really want to get a fill, I'm finding my portion sizes are wanting to increase.  I go Monday to the Dr. for a eval.  about a fill, so hopefully it will only be another week till I'm adjusted.  Mom see's me Monday for the first time since surgery, anxious to see her opionion.   

I'm still holding at 210.  A solid week.  Kind of bummed.  Am working new foods into my diet.  Definatly getting all water in but working on the protein.  Now school has started I'm not wanting to eat, I have to find the time.  If I don't loose any significant weight by next Sunday, I will go back on 3 days liquids.  I can feel results of exercise in my legs and stomach, so I guess that's good.

I am currently a month out and have lost 21 lbs.  The first two weeks I was allowed nothing but liquids. 

The second two weeks I was allowed to add:
2 oz. cottage cheese
2 crackers with peanut butter or cheese
3. oz. low sugar yogurt
high protein soups, beans, tomato, etc.
2 oz.refried beans with cheese
1/2 pc. of toast-diet kind
1/2 light english muffin
2 mozerella string cheese

The next 2 weeks I am allowed to add 2 oz. of fish.  Anything but fried or cooked in butter. 

I am TRYING to stick with this diet and its sequence, but it's hard because I want to experiment now I am feeling "out of the woods".  It has been a rough journey but I think I'm going to live. I called and made my next appt. with the Dr. on Sept. 17.  He will then send off for approval for a fill.  I sure hope it won't take long.  I went to a luncheon at Mare's house today and met a bunch of wonderful ladies whom are from this board.  I have joined a gym and really need to get better at going.  I think my pants are down a size.  I can't wait for the beach trip we all are taking- good time for all!

My time is approaching very fast, I'm pretty nervous with the  realization that is will be here before long.  Went to the gym today and got my measurements. Everything is done, but need to find an "angel" to report to OH. Tonight I am packing for the drive to Moms in the morning.  My DH is really being wonderful about this.  I was a good girl when I went to lunch today, only ate a bagel, passed up the taco salad that everyone else was having. I can't wait to start this journey, the time has flew by so fast.

I'm in the cruising phase now......I'm kind of in a slump/depression mode.  I'm tired of thinking about this surgery all the time, tired of checking this website, and tired of being tired.  I can feel a computer break comming on.  The couch is looking pretty good. Everything's so blah now........geez, I'm down.

SToday I received my surgery date.

July 6th @ 8:00  Preop.
July 6th  @ 11:30 Anesthioligist (sp)

July 26th, SURGERY AT 7:30 AM!

Aug. 2nd- 4:00 Post op

BCBS State approved me in one day!! I thank God for allowing this to happen!

All the boxes are checked, so now comes the waiting game!

Well, it's a good day.  I received a call from the psych. and he said that he was getting ready to fax the eval. to Dr. Bauman.  I also completed the EMMI video today and sent in my questions. I will look tomorrow and see if they have checked the boxes yet.  Next step, submit my case to insurance, and start sweating.