McPoet
McPoet wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
It is D-day!! - One hour left to go before heading to the hospital. I'm so excited, and just as I thought, I slept very, very little last night. Anxious about what to expect. Anxious about wha...
McPoet wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
Night before surgery - Feeling super excited...and scared.
I'm not really afraid of the surgery. I know that I have an excellent surgeon. He's not much on bedside manner, but he more than makes u...
McPoet wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
Three more days.... - I'm on the countdown. Found good lists for what to stock the house with and what to pack for my hospital stay. Going shopping tomorrow for comfortable hospital gear and other th...
McPoet wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
Another hurdle crossed - I went for my pre-screening today. I think I'm beginning to believe it's actually going to happen. A part of me has been waiting for the proverbial "other shoe" to fall. So, wh...
McPoet wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
Insurance approval!!!! - I received an approval letter from my insurance carrier today! Hurray!!! I have my pre-op meetingnext week, and my surgery is scheduled for May 21st. Two weeks. I'm so excited...
McPoet wrote a blog post 14 years ago
6 Month Plan - Check! - I met with my nutritionist for the 6th month, and I have been cleared!!!!
I was very worried, but I also worked really hard. I joined a gym, and enlisted the assistance of a t...
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McPoet wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
Broom Hilda Tomorrow - Going for month #5 tomorrow. I have worked hard this month. Walking and exercising and sweating... I sure hope the scale is my friend. So ready for a change.
McPoet wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
Depressed - Feeling like crying lately. In a few days, I go for my 5 month Nutritional visit. I was put on a six month "plan" and I was hoping that I could schedule a surgery date for my 6t...
McPoet posted a comment 14 years, 2 months ago
I'm very happy for you. This is certainly a long journey, and not an...
McPoet wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
"You have such a pretty face." - Had an argument with a couple of coworkers today. Both women are thin, and complain about not being able to gain any weight. They have always wanted bigger legs and hips, but th...
McPoet wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
No body photos - I just went to add some pre-surgery pictures of myself so that I could have a comparison shot for later. I was shocked to see that I had no body shots to choose from. It seems th...
McPoet wrote a blog post 14 years, 6 months ago
Ready for a change... - Since my last doctor's visit, I was given contact information for the lap-band surgery. I made the calls I needed to make, gave my information, and am now waiting to receive the i...
