mrsbdowell

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My insurance denied me....  I'm going to appeal.  I'm waiting for backup documents from all kinds of doctors... we shall see.

I'm so disapointed, however, I am dieting as if I had the surgery.  I'm eating more than I would after surgery but keeping to 800 to 1200 calories a day and keeping track of everything I put in my mouth.  Its not easy, but I've lost 19 pounds since Nov. 1st., not to shabby.  I do get hungry though...I really need this surgery to keep me on track.. 

I need prayers that the insurance company will here my pleas..

11-1-09

I am 38 day pre-op today.  Up to this time I have let my self say goodby to all the foods I may miss.  Today, however I am starting the same diet I will be on post op (when I am able to eat solid foods).  I am going to teach myself  how to eat taking small bites and chew chew chew, and taking at least 20-30 minutes to eat a meal.  This in itself is a challange.  Also learning to sip sip sip instead of gulping my liquids (no straws). 

I have ordered protein and vitamin samples, gone to the grocery store and bought more protein samples (liguid, shake, bar).  I will start using these as part of my pre-diet trying to find a few that I will like post-op.

I have a lot to learn and today I start my journey.

This shell I created has kept me safe and warm

This shell I created is slowly making me sick and worn

 

This shell I created is starting to crumble

Its health I am creating, and yes I know I will stumble

 

A much happier more active life I give

So I can walk and run and live

 

Now tell me what this shell kept me safe from

I can’t think of anything as I sit here and chew my gum

By Me

My journey has been relatively short compared to others I've seen on here...  but the waiting is still hard.  I'm waiting now for my insurance approval.  I really don't see why they wouldn't, but the need to know is enormous! 

I finally had first appointment with the surgeon today.  I had my physc evalation yesterday.  Everything went very well now all I have to do is wait for the insurance approval..   I have a tentative surgery date for December 8th.   Earlier than I wanted but what I could get in December.  I'm excited (sounds strange) and a little sad.  Looking forward to the new me, but sad for what I have to leave behind....  I'm sure we all have felt that way.   

So here is to the journey ahead.... 

Monday I go see my surgeon for the first time.  I'm hoping for a December surgery date.  I have a few more things to accomplish before the date can be set, but I have no doubt that it will be done soon, very soon.

My story is like the rest.  Heavy most of my life and morbidly after my 3 kids who are now all grown.  I don't have any major health issues (yet) however, I have degenerative joints.  My knee and both my feet are very tired of carrying me, and I really can't blame them... 

My goal is not to be skinny and look like a model (thought it won't hurt), but to be healthy and active in my later years.  I have so many things I want to do with the rest of my life, its time to make sure I will be around to do them. 

I haven't had a good night sleep since I started researching the RNY surgery.  Of course I have my worries, but more I can just see what is to come and I can't wait.  Finally since my kids and my husband, I have something to look forward to.  I don't kid myself, I know this is a hard tough road I'm going down, and I'm ready for the challange.

Here's to everyone on the same path...