Aydenzmoma
Surgeon Appt... 11/3/11
Nov 03, 2011
Well today was the day I met with the nutritionist, psych evel and surgeon eval. The nutrition was a basic nutrition class. Nothing special. It was at 8am and I was trying so hard to stay awake. Bad I know. The came the psych eval. According to the doc, I should be cleared, she just has to get files. But from the sounds of it all is good from that end. Then came the biggie...The surgeon, Dr Noonan. My BMI is 51. something, weight 283. for my height(5ft2 1/2) she wants me to be 110lbs!!! That seems anerexic to me. So 173lbs to lose. I have to lose 25lbs before surgery day...Whenever that may be. I have to get a sleep study sone and also see the cardiologist, pulmonologist, and get bilateral u/s of my legs to rule our blood clots in my legs. Then I have to get a IVC filter put in a week before surgery to prevent a blood clot should I have one, that will stay in 6 wks post op. I have a slight Vit d deficiancy, but I have been put on a suppliment and will be retested soon. A week before the surgery I will go on a all liquid diet to shrink my liver. Now to wait on the specialists and insurance, the only thing standing in the way of my surgery day. The dr said her appt dates are as soon as 2-3 wks. So all I have to wait on is the other stuff...Sigh...Now to diet, cut caffiene and carbination. Wish me luck.
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Quick Update... 11/1/11
Nov 01, 2011
I called the program coordiator about the labs and medicare. Apparhently this is a ner thing medicare is doing (not covering the pregnancy tests). As for the other 2, she didn't know why they fought them at first. But she assured me that there was no problem, beings that they have to take another test before surgury that medicare HAS to pay for, so it all works out in the end.
BTW mom did not show up for the party. Meaning that we were stuck with the party bill after her boyfriend was MIA with the money and his voicemail box was full. Luckily My dad helped out. Not surprisingly she bailed on trick or treating too. I hate putting Ayden through this. It is the same shit I went through as I kid and I am not going to start have him exposed to it. I am going to have to start telling her no. I DID have a good night though. I went to my best friends moms house, who is in my moms neighborhood, parked there, went trick or treating, then visited with her and her hubby for a few hours, unexpextedly. Ayden took to her quickly. It was nice. I have not seen her in a few years, and she has only met Ayden breifly, and my fience a few times. She has always been like a second mother to me.
Well off to deal with cranky 5 year old.
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BTW mom did not show up for the party. Meaning that we were stuck with the party bill after her boyfriend was MIA with the money and his voicemail box was full. Luckily My dad helped out. Not surprisingly she bailed on trick or treating too. I hate putting Ayden through this. It is the same shit I went through as I kid and I am not going to start have him exposed to it. I am going to have to start telling her no. I DID have a good night though. I went to my best friends moms house, who is in my moms neighborhood, parked there, went trick or treating, then visited with her and her hubby for a few hours, unexpextedly. Ayden took to her quickly. It was nice. I have not seen her in a few years, and she has only met Ayden breifly, and my fience a few times. She has always been like a second mother to me.
Well off to deal with cranky 5 year old.
SNOW!!! 10/29/11
Oct 29, 2011
OMG! Right now I am sitting inside, looking out my window at 4 inches of snow on the ground!
I pray to God
the roads clear up by tomorrow because it is my sons 5th birthday party. My mom is stuck up county and she is supposed to be paying for the party. I don't have the money right now to pay for it. I don't know why she went to the mountains if she knew it was going to snow....Dumb move on her part.
On another note I now have weakness in my left hand/wrist, following my blood gas test on thursday. If it lasts much longer I am going to call the dr. Did anyone else have this problem?? I am impatiently waiting for my appointments on thursday. Time seems to be going so slow. My saving grace is that I have Aydens birthday and halloween to keep my mind off of things for a bit.
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I pray to God the roads clear up by tomorrow because it is my sons 5th birthday party. My mom is stuck up county and she is supposed to be paying for the party. I don't have the money right now to pay for it. I don't know why she went to the mountains if she knew it was going to snow....Dumb move on her part. On another note I now have weakness in my left hand/wrist, following my blood gas test on thursday. If it lasts much longer I am going to call the dr. Did anyone else have this problem?? I am impatiently waiting for my appointments on thursday. Time seems to be going so slow. My saving grace is that I have Aydens birthday and halloween to keep my mind off of things for a bit.
Medicare strikes again!! 10/27/11
Oct 27, 2011
I went to the main hospital to get my labs and test done today. Big mistake!
I should have went to the health center where the office is. I bet they get all the bariatric patients and are used to dealing with this. At the main hospital, they at first told me that medicare denied 3 blood tests, the vitamin d, a1c and pregnancy. The registration lady called medicare, and after about a half hour got everything but the pregnancy test approved. Who doesn't approve a pregnancy test for a 30 year old???!!! So I got what I could done and figured that I would talk to the office tomorrow, and go the the health center lab and try again tomorrow or so. I am sure that they have covered it for others. Am I right?? If I have to I will march in the surgeons office and pee into a cup with 2 home pregnancy tests from Walgreen's, lmao!!
Nothing is getting in my way! If I can help it anyway.
The blood gas was not that bad. Actually hurt less then the regular blood draw. The resp therapist had 26 years exp, so he knew what he was doing...(Thank god) He tried asking some young intern to do it, and I was thinking,,HELLS NO! She didn't look a day over 16. But luckily she was busy...(Damn) The regular blood draw felt like she ripped my arm open. Then, every time she changed the tube, she jammed it into my arm! I used to draw blood...You can be a little gentler then that! Now I have a dead arm on one side and a dead hand on the other, lol. Useless! I keep screwing up what I am typing. So on that note...Off I go.....
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I should have went to the health center where the office is. I bet they get all the bariatric patients and are used to dealing with this. At the main hospital, they at first told me that medicare denied 3 blood tests, the vitamin d, a1c and pregnancy. The registration lady called medicare, and after about a half hour got everything but the pregnancy test approved. Who doesn't approve a pregnancy test for a 30 year old???!!! So I got what I could done and figured that I would talk to the office tomorrow, and go the the health center lab and try again tomorrow or so. I am sure that they have covered it for others. Am I right?? If I have to I will march in the surgeons office and pee into a cup with 2 home pregnancy tests from Walgreen's, lmao!! Nothing is getting in my way! If I can help it anyway. The blood gas was not that bad. Actually hurt less then the regular blood draw. The resp therapist had 26 years exp, so he knew what he was doing...(Thank god) He tried asking some young intern to do it, and I was thinking,,HELLS NO! She didn't look a day over 16. But luckily she was busy...(Damn) The regular blood draw felt like she ripped my arm open. Then, every time she changed the tube, she jammed it into my arm! I used to draw blood...You can be a little gentler then that! Now I have a dead arm on one side and a dead hand on the other, lol. Useless! I keep screwing up what I am typing. So on that note...Off I go.....
Fasting 10/26/11
Oct 26, 2011
Well I will have to fast after midnight so I better go to bed early tonight. I am a night owl an I like to snack around 1am. (Part of why I am in this situation) I am going to the hospital around 11:30am, which gives me 2 hours to do my EKG, chest xray, and blood work, before my scheduled blood gas at 2, but I have to register at 130. The other stuff I don't need a appt for, so I am giving time for waiting. I am bringing my ipod and a good book. After everything is done I am eating. Today I am all about food. I have been munching all day! It has been horrible! I even microwaved a few slices of bacon. God I hope I am approved for this. I think part of it is my son has been a terror! I have decided that I am an emotional eater.
I am sitting here watching Twilight, my dream movie! The perfect love story. I love my love life, but I fantasize back to the days of the butterflies in the stomach and "that" feeling.
I can't describe it, but I imagine it when I watch Twilight. Am I a pansy, lol.
I guess I will go fantasize. Goodnight!!
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I am sitting here watching Twilight, my dream movie! The perfect love story. I love my love life, but I fantasize back to the days of the butterflies in the stomach and "that" feeling.
I can't describe it, but I imagine it when I watch Twilight. Am I a pansy, lol. I guess I will go fantasize. Goodnight!!
We Don't Pre Authorize...10/25/11
Oct 25, 2011
I got my info packet in the mail today, you know, the one from the intake interview I have been waiting for. We.. It came with a specimen cup for that good old "poo" sample
, my bible, general paperwork and a whole butt load of lab slips. I called to schedule the blood gas for Thurs at 2. Everything else(blood work, EKG, chest xray) do not require an appt. SO I am going to come early and get it all done at once. It is going to be boring because the only way I can do it is come for 4 hours and sit at the hospital regardless I need to or not. Mike is going to have to drop me off and pick me up after. But it is par for the coarse I guess. In the info packet is a food diary I have to do for 3 days. Also in the bible is the nutrition info for post-op up until I can eat normally. It is reassuring to know that I will be able to eat somewhat human again. Different stuff, but texture. I finally have a check list. Now I know what to expect. I called medicare today and asked them what they required and all they told me was they don't preauthorize....WTF does that mean????
I wanted to know what they required documentation of, so I knew what to expect. The guy on the phone just kept telling me the don't preauthorize, like he didn't speak english but that one sentence....AUUGG!!
Do I take that as they don't require documentation??? IDK, I guess I just hang on for the ride....
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, my bible, general paperwork and a whole butt load of lab slips. I called to schedule the blood gas for Thurs at 2. Everything else(blood work, EKG, chest xray) do not require an appt. SO I am going to come early and get it all done at once. It is going to be boring because the only way I can do it is come for 4 hours and sit at the hospital regardless I need to or not. Mike is going to have to drop me off and pick me up after. But it is par for the coarse I guess. In the info packet is a food diary I have to do for 3 days. Also in the bible is the nutrition info for post-op up until I can eat normally. It is reassuring to know that I will be able to eat somewhat human again. Different stuff, but texture. I finally have a check list. Now I know what to expect. I called medicare today and asked them what they required and all they told me was they don't preauthorize....WTF does that mean???? I wanted to know what they required documentation of, so I knew what to expect. The guy on the phone just kept telling me the don't preauthorize, like he didn't speak english but that one sentence....AUUGG!! Do I take that as they don't require documentation??? IDK, I guess I just hang on for the ride....
Intake....10/21/11
Oct 22, 2011
I had my intake interview yesterday. Alot of medical questions. Now my next step is a bunch of labs, an arterial blood gas(which is going to hurt like a bitch!), and a chest xray, before 11/3. On the 3rd I have a morning full of meetings starting with a 2 hours nutrition class, followed by a psychologist appt, ending with my meeting with the surgeon!! 
I can't wait for that one! Things will seem a little more real/definate then.
I am still having the problem with mike. He will not look at the pros of this whole thing! I really need his support! Everyone else is behind me but he is the one I need the most!
What do I do
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I can't wait for that one! Things will seem a little more real/definate then. I am still having the problem with mike. He will not look at the pros of this whole thing! I really need his support! Everyone else is behind me but he is the one I need the most!
What do I doSo it begins...10/15/2011
Oct 16, 2011
Well, to begin my journey I am required to attend an informational meeting at The Institute for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at Abington Memorial Health Center, regarding the various surgical options that are available at the facility. Basically, I knew the information going into the meeting from doing my own research online, but it was good for my fiance to hear it all and to get some of my questions answered by the surgeon that was avail for q&a. After hearing all the risks, Mike doesn't want me to get it done. He doesn't take into account the 22 years that my life will be cut short as a result of being this fat...He just consentrates on the "what ifs". 
I am willing to take the risks in order to have a longer and more productive life with my 4, soon to be 5 year old. Right now, all I want to do is sit on the couch while he plays. I absolutely hate to take him outside because there is nowhere to sit. And I feel horrible! I want to be able to run and jump with him! Like I used to do when I was young. Mike said he will support me, but he just wanted me to know his feelings. I am going for it.
I completed "Step 1". Next, "Step 2" is an Intake interview, with the program coordinator on Friday 10/21/2011 at 10:15. At the Info meeting, they told us there are a lot of hoops to jump through, but I am willing to hang in there. I can't wait for the interview.......
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I am willing to take the risks in order to have a longer and more productive life with my 4, soon to be 5 year old. Right now, all I want to do is sit on the couch while he plays. I absolutely hate to take him outside because there is nowhere to sit. And I feel horrible! I want to be able to run and jump with him! Like I used to do when I was young. Mike said he will support me, but he just wanted me to know his feelings. I am going for it. I completed "Step 1". Next, "Step 2" is an Intake interview, with the program coordinator on Friday 10/21/2011 at 10:15. At the Info meeting, they told us there are a lot of hoops to jump through, but I am willing to hang in there. I can't wait for the interview.......
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Oct 13, 2011
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