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Exciting News!!!  I am scheduled to have surgery on April 1, 2013...Yes...April Fools day!  LOL!   I am ecstatic!!!

I just want to praise God for a new beginning to a new me!!!

Ok...I've come to grips with the fact that I will soon be having surgery and I got a little happy on my eating habits.  I had a freaking weight gain of 3 lbs in the last week and haven't worked out in 2 weeks.  NOT THE BUSINESS!!!

I have come too far to back slide any further...I have beat myself up enough now and it is time for me to get back into my regiment. Now that I have gained...I'm trying to lose another 15 lbs by April 1 (my tentative Surgery date...at least that 's the day I'm shooting for)!

O.H. Friends, I'm asking for your help, guidance, and support during this crazy time.

Gracias!

Besos  

 I got the best Valentine ever...and I despise Valentine's Day! 

I received approval for surgery yesterday!!!

Now I'm just waiting on the nurse to call and schedule my nutrition class relating to pre-op & post-op regiment & my EGD...then I can schedule my surgery!  I'm soooooo excited!!! Shooting for surgery on April 1st.

Although when I got home last night from work, I got upset and angry with my mother.  She now thinks that I am obsessed with the whole weight loss idea, my 1500 cal regiment and working out.  Her negative comments cut me like a knife and I cry every time I think about it (not because I'm hurt but more because I am angry). 

She of all people in my life knows what my struggle has been like all my life, hell...she's overweight too!

I will not let her get me down.  I'm not doing this for her.  I am doing this for me so that I can have a future with my one and only daughter.  She deserves to have her mom around!

Thanks all for the support! 

Besos!

So it has been a week since I received the news from the nurses that they had submitted by prior authorization for surgery.  My approval can't come fast enough.   Not to mention, I had a follow-up appointment today with the bariatrician in which he told me that I don't have to come back & see him until after surgery...SCARY!  So everything now is dependent on whether or not insurance will approve me for surgery as to my next steps with the required additional appointments.

I must say that I have shocked myself in regards to my progress...28.6lbs down since December 2, 2012 is not bad at all and I am actually enjoying my water aerobics class more than I thought I would.  Although I don't really see the difference, people tell me that they can see it.

I have some family & friends telling me..."Well if you have done this good so far you don't need surgery."  and my reply is..."I am always 1 meal or snack away from relapsing.  It is not as easy as you think." 

I am just prayerful to have this opportunity and the will power & strength to be in the mind frame that I am in right now.

Besos!

I am SO EXTREMELY excited.  One of the program nurses called me yesterday afternoon to let me know that she has submitted all of my documentation to my insurance company.  I am so anxious!!! 

Come on Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA and approve me so I can start the next phase of my journey!!! (Silent cheer )

Got good news today ...ALL of my documents have been received and the nurses will be sending off my prior authorization for surgery.  Hopefully they can get this done this week and we can get a response back within the next 2-3 weeks.  Fingers crossed & prayers going up!

OMG!  I completed my bariatric program appointment today and weighed in at 294.0 lbs!   I am COMPLETELY ecstatic!!!  This journey is hard but a change in mind set is very much needed in order to be successful.   The 28th of this month will mark my 2 months "in".  I can't believe it has already been 2 months.

I am a bit frustrated with my physician as we have discussed this journey for a couple of years and now that I REALLY need his documentation (that he was always so willing to do), I can't get him to sign it!  UGH...talk about frustrating!!!  This is the only thing holding me up from having my prior authorization submitted for surgery.

I am really praying that I can get this documentation soon as I wanted to schedule my surgery in March as a birthday gift to myself.

Patiently waiting...

GOTTA STAY ON TRACK...

January 11, 2013 - This past week as been a trying on as far as my nutrition goes. I mean, I've stayed within my 1500 cal range for the most part (I had 2 bad days in which I went over by 200-300 cals). My daughter's 13th birthday was yesterday and I am remaining focused on my ultimate goal even in the midst of the partying.

I gained 4 oz this week when I weighed myself. I know that 4 oz is nothing to scream about BUT I am very critical of myself & my weight.

Looking forward to scheduling my surgery for mid-May.

I'M FOCUSED MAN!

January 5, 2013 - Well, yesterday was a huge milestone for me...I'm finally under 300 lbs...barely...but 298 ain't too shabby. That is a total of 18.2 lbs down for me so far. The struggle is hard but I just have to remember that every meal is a different meal and every day is a new day.

Stay encouraged & prayed up!

Beginning of MY Journey

I started my journey on November 28, 2012. After the realization that the medical conditions that I have are mainly weight induced or aggravated by my weight, I made the decision to pursue surgery. I had looked into this before and got scared due to all of the back lash that I was receiving from family.

I had my first appointment November 28, 2012 with a starting weight of 316.2 (my biggest ever ) and began my 1,500 calorie regiment on December 2, 2012.

I am well on my way to a better me. I had to take the first step for ME and not worry about the opinions of others. I have put this in God's hands for him to carry me and watch over me.

My name is Natasha (nickname is Punkinn) and I have been overweight all of my life. I am looking forward to undergoing the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy operation in the next few months.  I have already been through all of the pre-operation evaluations, began a low calorie regimen (I'm not calling it a diet...lol!), and have already had my initial consult with my surgeon.

I am nervous & anxious at the same time!  All I can do now is pray  and put everything in God's hands. I am trying not to rush myself through this process as I know the journey will be a long one but I am just ready to really get everything underway.

Besos!