prical02
3 months out
Sep 17, 2008
Well, I'm 3 months out from surgery and down 27 pounds. I've had my first fill (4 cc's), but I have little to no restriction. It's tough. I've been stuck at the same weight for over a month. My next fill is scheduled for 10/20/08, but I'm hoping they have a cancellation and can get me in sooner. This no restriction thing is frustrating.
Surgery Date!
May 27, 2008
June 10th...hurry up and get here!
Approved!
May 05, 2008
I received my approval letter on Saturday! Now, if they'd just schedule the surgery already...
Serving Confusion...
Mar 11, 2008
Well, I had my endoscopy yesterday and all is well, except for a "very small" hernia. Dr. MacDonald says it's nothing to worry about.
On that note, while discussing the lapband, something in his voice did give me reason to worry. He seemed to favor gastric bypass, but when I asked him straight out if he thought one was better than the other for me he said that I was a candidate for both. He then said that they both had drawbacks, but then only proceeded to tell me the negatives of lapband. So, of course, now I'm second-guessing myself. He is the doctor and they are supposed to know best, right? Argh!
On that note, while discussing the lapband, something in his voice did give me reason to worry. He seemed to favor gastric bypass, but when I asked him straight out if he thought one was better than the other for me he said that I was a candidate for both. He then said that they both had drawbacks, but then only proceeded to tell me the negatives of lapband. So, of course, now I'm second-guessing myself. He is the doctor and they are supposed to know best, right? Argh!
WLS Appointments...A Go! Plus, I told my mom!
Mar 01, 2008
Well, all my appointments have been scheduled! I have my psych, nutrition, and pulmonary visits this week (3/3/08). My endoscopy and ultrasound are the next week and my cardio appointment is the first week of April. After that it's up to the insurance folks. Fingers-crossed they will see the potential this surgery will provide me toward a happier, healthier life.
I told my mom about the surgery. She is behind me 100%. The doctor I've chosen is actually the same surgeon that performed my dad's surgery which makes me feel really comfortable with him although I haven't met him yet. That will come at the ultrasound. Now to make sure I have all the costs covered...
I told my mom about the surgery. She is behind me 100%. The doctor I've chosen is actually the same surgeon that performed my dad's surgery which makes me feel really comfortable with him although I haven't met him yet. That will come at the ultrasound. Now to make sure I have all the costs covered...
Honesty...the best policy?
Feb 20, 2008
I'm having a difficult time convincing myself to tell my parents that I have decided to have surgery. Eventhough my dad had gastric bypass (he was almost 50 and over 500 pounds), I'm not sure they are going to love the idea that I want to have surgery. I know I will eventually have to tell them, but I don't know whether to tell them up front or wait until I've been approved and the date is set. I just really need them to support me on this. Why am I so worried? They've never let me down before.
Minister of Encouragement
Feb 17, 2008
So I'm at church this morning and I stop to speak to my grandfather (Papa). He had a colonoscopy this week and a polyp removed, so I asked how he felt. He said not so good, but getting better and then he asked how I was doing. I responded, "Okay, but I'm tired." He said I hadn't done anything that should make me tired and that the reason I was tired was because I never exercised. Now this may have been true a few months ago, but I've been hitting the gym 4-5 days/week with at least 30 minutes cardio everytime and weight training three day/week. I was so mad/hurt. I told him about my trips to the gym and, of course, he said that I must not be working hard enough. I quess there are some people that you can never please. I don't even know why I care. This is the man that bestowed the nickname "fat fanny" on me as a child. Grrr...
In the beginning...
Feb 16, 2008
Well, I've started my journey. I went to a seminar on 2/12/08 which was okay, but I had done so much research that I knew most of the information. It was helpful in explaining the out-of-pocket expenses that I could expect.
My husband asked if he could go with me. I never expected that. It's not that he isn't supportive, but he doesn't "see" me as being fat. I thought he would say that I didn't need the surgery or that it was too expensive for us to do right now, but he's been behind me 100%. He'll never know what it means to me that he's by my side during this.
I've signed up for the mandatory "patient education class." It's $200 non-refundable and out-of-pocket. I guess I knew this wouldn't be cheap (but it will be worth it!). It's on the 25th. I'm really anxious to get this ball rolling.
My husband asked if he could go with me. I never expected that. It's not that he isn't supportive, but he doesn't "see" me as being fat. I thought he would say that I didn't need the surgery or that it was too expensive for us to do right now, but he's been behind me 100%. He'll never know what it means to me that he's by my side during this.
I've signed up for the mandatory "patient education class." It's $200 non-refundable and out-of-pocket. I guess I knew this wouldn't be cheap (but it will be worth it!). It's on the 25th. I'm really anxious to get this ball rolling.
