MicheleMac
Two weeks post-op and I'm a big old loser!!!
May 01, 2008
I am two weeks post op. I met with Dr. Buckley and I am exactly where I should be at this point! It's funny how just hearing that is like a physical band-aid on what ails you!!! I had my appointment today with the NP and NUT and can start the post-op program next week! I'm so happy with my new me....I weighed in today at 177.3 which is almost 30 pounds from where I started. I can't even believe it!
Home again!
Apr 21, 2008
I've actully been home since Saturday and I'm really starting to feel semi-human again. There's still quite a bit of discomfort but other than that I think I'm OK!
I had my suregery on Wednesday and was good...even got up and walked that night..but Thursday...man oh man... I totally hit a wall. I honestly believe it's the pain medication that makes me sick. But once they got the nauseau and pain under control I was good to go! Good old liquid percocet!!
It's Here!!!!
Apr 14, 2008
Tomorrow is my day!!! I am so excited I can barely sit still. I finished my round of liquids and once I got over the hump, I settled right into it.
Checking is time tomorrow is 630am with a surgery time of 8. I'm glad it's early in the morning.
I'M HUNGRY!!
Apr 05, 2008
I'm on day 7 of my all liquid diet. It's going ok but I will say there have been some hunger along the way. I've found that when you're limited..that Yes, I can eat pudding and yogurt
I had my pre-op with Dr. Buckley and I'm sooo ready to go!
I am so fortunate to have this new lease on life!!
I am approved!!!
Mar 02, 2008
Well I got the call from Annie that finalizes everything. I am approved by my insurance company to have the surgery! And then....I received a letter from BCBS stating the surgery was approved!
Life is good! I will be spending the next 6 weeks getting my body in the best physical shape I can be in so I can have a speedy recovery. Someone is looking out for me!
Yahooooooo
Feb 04, 2008
Today I got the call that I've been waiting for...I have a date!!!!!
April 16th will be my big day!!! I'll have plenty of time to prepare myself and get ready.
I'm just soooo excited!!!
New ME
Jan 06, 2008
Well I am feeling pretty good about myself these days. I have completed the pre-op program to everyone's satisfaction. It's really a great program and I developed some great eating and exercising habits.
I'm thinking I'm going to take this big old bag off my head now!!!!
CLEARED FOR SURGERY!!!
Jan 02, 2008
Today was week 7 of my pre-op risk reduction program and I have been cleared for surgery!!!
I am so excited yet nervous at the same time. Now comes the wait for a date and for my insurance approval. I have new insurance as of yesterday, so hopefully there will be no snags in my approval.
I must say, the program was very beneficial and I have really prepared myself for the next step.
Sunday, November 11th
Nov 11, 2007
Here's to all our troops!! May they come home safely!
I attended my first group meeting of the Pre-op risk reduction, and I have to say I think it is a good thing for me to participate in. It's a combination of health assessment, exercise and nutritional counseling. I do absolutely no exercise and really and truly have horrible heating habits, skipping meals at lease once a day. The object is to get my body and mind into the best possible place before surgery. I will particiapate 100% in this program and see where it leaves me!!
Monday, November 5th
Nov 04, 2007
Well today I heard back from the "team". They are insisting that I participate in a Pre-op Risk Reduction program with Heart & Wellness before they will give me the green light for surgery. It is a minimum of 4 weeks from what I understand and varies greatly on the individual. They have concerns about my eating when stressed or anxious. Honestly, I don't really think I do that....I tend more NOT to eat, and I think that is what their concers are.
I really have very bad eating habits and hardly ever eat regular meals. I skip meals and then will eat anything I can get my hands on when my blood sugar starts to drop.
They have a program starting Wednesday @ 730pm that's full. They are going to try and let me join that group, so please I need all of your prayers that I can get into this class. I'm sure if they are wanting me to do this program then it is absolutely in my best interest but I really need to attend this class. The other class starting up is Thursday mornings @ 9, and I just don't know how I will do that. Truly I don't and I have no idea when another evevening class might start up.
In addition to all this, I have to change my insurance plan on January 1st. I was hopeful to get the surgery by the 31st so I wouldn't have to start over with a new insurance company, but we will see what happens.
So.....I'll learn how to eat properly pre-op is what I am thinking and then I can have the surgery.
Michele
About Me
Salem, MA
Location
20.6
BMI
Surgery
04/16/2008
Surgery Date
Sep 17, 2007
Member Since
