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Psych Eval= DONE

Jun 09, 2009

So I had my psych eval and the psych was very pleased with my maturity at 23 as well as my abundance of knowledge in regards to the surgery. He says my head is in the right place and hes giving me the ok for surgery. I go and p/u the report next Tuesday. So I AM ALMOST DONE!!!
Heres a recap

Nutritionist- Done
Psych Eval- Done
Educational Seminars- Done
Support Groups- Completed required amount but by no means am I done going to them
Pulm Appt- Done but waiting to schedule sleep apnea test.
Physicians assistant meeting- Done

Only things left-

Sleep Apnea Test-
Dietician-
Meet with surgeon-

= Surgery Date? Lets hope so!!


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9 Teeth Later...

Jun 06, 2009

So I had the extractions done.. it wasnt that bad a all they put me to sleep.. I woke up I was bleeding pretty bad for about an hour but overall I had a really great experience. Its sad that I now need to have 2 partials at 23... But thats my fault I never took care of my teeth. Anywhoo I definetly thought I would be in a lot more pain so I took 5 days off and it is now the 2nd day and I am bored out of my mind.. I wanna go somewhere
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I quit smoking as of 6/2!!!! EEEEkkkk

Jun 04, 2009

I guess I have to quit smoking for at least 6 weeks. Well I quit as of 6/2 and I meet with the surgeon 7/2 so since it will have been 4 weeks he WILL DEF GIVE ME A SURGERY DATE! Of course I need to lose my 10% I can NO I WILL do this. Im so close!!! Soooo close today I walked for an hour with my daughter.. Iv now started to realize its a good thing you sweat it shows your burning something... I will not lose to ciggies/food any longer. This is going to better my health in the long run. IM GETTING 9 TEETH YANKED MANANA!!! omg omg omg please lord dont let me die in that chair before I get a taste of becoming a skinny bitch.. haha im so vain.. Anywhoooo I will probably post something tomorrow complaining about how much pain im in. Tell next time folks!
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My journey is almost over... wow

Jun 02, 2009

So today is 6/2 I just had my meeting with the Nutritionist and the Pulm doc. Come to find out he thinks I have sleep apnea and I am now going to need a sleep apnea test... Yay not.. I see my dietician next week. Then the psych... then THE SURGEON. Iv lost 16lbs to date and I need only 10 more to make my 10% of weightloss which I have until 7/2 to do. The nutritionist said I was doing great! She was so proud of how I was eating.. she did say though she wanted me to excercise at least 1 hr a day.... Hmmm um I work full time and have my daughter ill figure something out.. Maybe a walk I dunno... If I make my 10% by the time I meet with my surgeon Dr. Singh I will get a surgery date!!!!!!! Omg.. Its surreal.. Oh and I quit smoking as of today I HAVE to quit for at least 6 weeks before surgery so im starting today.. I need to its better for my health and just overall in general. I dont wanna smell like an astray all the time lol. Wow this is crazy you know time really flies. Im not scared because the Albany Medical Centers bariatric programs mortality rate is .1% but I am hoping I keep up with my vitamins/ protein intake and all that.. Anywhoo until next time folks. I will let you know how the sleep apnea test went. Have a good one!
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Long time no talk- Update

May 27, 2009

So it is now May 28th 2009. I have completed my educational seminars, iv met with the surgeons assistant. I have my pulmonologist (sp?) consult this tues as well as a meeting with the nutritionist... oh and Friday.. Im getting 9 teeth yanked 9 teeth people!!! I am so scared.. I took 5 days off I hope thats good enough Im so scared... Im going to be in so much pain. Anybody got multiple teeth taken out at once?? Any feedback? I HATE dentists... Oo then I have a meeting with the Dietician on 6/16 then the surgeon on 7/2... hopefully there should be a surgery date IF I lose all the required weight.. till next time folks!! Good luck to everyone who has recently had or will have the surgery 
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Oh my goodness!! I lost 12 more lbs!!

May 09, 2009

Oh my goodness theres no way... It cant be.. Can it?? 12 lbs in a week 1/2? No way.. I bought a scale today because my best friend kept telling I needed to get one to know if I was making any progress... When My journey started in March my first weight check was 266 a week later 268 I gained 2 lbs... Then I came back about 3weeks later and I was down to 264.. thats when I posted the post below. But today im weighing in (on my scale) 252!!! I know I need to weigh on another scale to really get a more accurate # Well iv been on this really strict well not really strict diet im still eating a lot im not starving myself. Iv completely cut out pasta/spaghetti and most breads. All I use is whole wheat wraps or buns (to make turkey burgers) I eat meat everyday only 3oz at most. 1oz of cheese.. I make wraps 99% of the time with lunch. Im drinking protein shakes for breakfast which I think are delicious!! (lil secret for folks who have a hard time with protein shakes... I do the 1 scoop to keep the cals low I use 8oz of skim milk 4-5 ice cubes then this is the secret folks.. I bought international delights hazelnut coffee creamer (sugar free!) I put 1 tbsp of that in AND I also purchase Hazelnut instant coffee I put 1 tbsp of that in and boom!! you got yourself a nice frothy bootleg starbucks shake. A word to the wise DO NOT SCOOP THE POWDER IN FIRST IT WILL SETTLE RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM! Mix your milk in first then add the powder. I need to get more fruit too.. im off to buy some cantelope! woot. i hope this scale is right but wouldnt my pants be fitting looser? I see my pants are still tight.. I dunno man... Now only 10 more lbs until I make my 10% for MVP!!! Till next time folks!!!
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I lost 4 lbs!! Woot!!

May 02, 2009

Now only 22.8 lbs to go before they submit my paperwork to MVP. (who now made it a requirment to lose 10% of your weight effective 4/1) grrr but its ok im on my grind and focused!!!

P.S. Im friggin starving all the time!! ugh but I cant eat it no no no damnit NO I will say NO TO HUNGER!!!! phew.. wheres my friggin water at..
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Educational Seminar

Apr 28, 2009

So today was my first half of the required educational seminar on weight loss surgery. The bariatric team at Albany Medical Center only perform the banding and Roux-N-Y surgeries... So in all honesty the discussion about the actual surgeries wasnt anything I already didnt know. We did in fact get to meet with the dietician who explained what sacrifices we would have to go through and lol by the time she went over that half the class already left haha! I asked a lot of questions and I probably starting annoying people but unlike them I was taking this seriously. I did learn a lot when it comes to the diet change. I also have to lose 10% of my weight as being a part of the program and as a matter of fact I found out today MVP (my insurance) effective 4/1/09 its mandatory to lose 10% of my weight so its great that the team already required it.  So I am on my journey... still lol just gotta be patient anywhoo just wanted to give you guys an update :) Hows everyone else doing?
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So havent been tanning in 3 years...

Apr 08, 2009

Lol i TOTALLY thought i was going to break the tanning bed.. haha i didnt!! i fit quite comfortably.. until i realized i used a tingler lotion on my first tan and got burnt to a crisp! hehe just thought the whole experience was funny... lmao and im going back today! I got really dark yesterday and only crisped my back and hynie :) anywhooo yea apparently they are not submitting paperwork for approval until AFTER i meet with the surgeon which is in July... Ugh not getting surgery until fall I know it... Im going to be denied the first time and have to appeal knowing my luck.. anywhoo off to tan whatever is not burnt and p/u some Easter sandals for my daughter! Hasta Luego!
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Any weight loss ideas??? Also update on appts.

Mar 30, 2009

Im currently in the process of losing my required 10% from my surgeon 26.6lbs. What did you guys do to lose weight pre-op? Im doing all lean cuisine and slim fast... I work from home too and im a single mother so theres no way im getting to a gym honestly and I cant afford it at this point and time. So any good suggestions? I have 6m to lose 26 lbs which really shouldnt be to hard but man I have a WEAKNESS... an ADDICTION... I realized its something I cant control... I eat so much its not even funny... Ill eat a dozen wings and a meatball calzone with extra cheese for dinner like its nothing. I pray that I get the strength to do this.. Iv got all of my appts lined up too! Heres a little re-cap.

March 26th- Attended first WLS support group
April 28th- Educational Seminar (Explaining diff types of WLS)
May 7th- 2nd Half of educational Seminar total of 5 hrs.
May 19th- PA Meeting (Surgeons Assistant)
June 2nd- Nutritionist
June 16th- Dietician
July 2nd- Meet with my surgeon Dr. Singh hopefully get a date!!!!!

Im also currently awaiting approval from my insurance company.

So help!!!

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Cohoes, NY
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08/19/2009
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Mar 12, 2009
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