shortnspicee2000
I am 32yr married and have two children. Joey is 8yo and Brianna is 5yo. They are very energetic and I am hoping that this surgery will help me keep up with them. My husband is in the Army and is very supportive as long as I take care of myself when this is done. I also need energy to keep up with him. We enjoy camping, and fishing and just running around looking at everything.
Tricare approved me to see Dr. Clark. 1/18/05 went to the seminar with my husband. Very interesting. Have been researching,just like everyone else, about this for about 2 yrs and still was so much that I learned.
1/31/05 I have my appt. with the shrink for physc evlauation. From there it will go to the wls clinic. Then Tracy will call to set up an appt with me to go to nutrition class and send off my paper work for insurance approval. Wish me luck.
2/1/05 My appt with the "therapist" was not very good. Said I am showing a slight case of depression and need to get put on meds for it. So am in process of getting in touch w/ my PCP to get appt. and get them. Have to go back to therapist in 2wks. to make sure I am on them and all is going ok. So, here we go.
2/9/05 Went to my follow up physc evaluation. She gave me the go ahead. I called Dr. Clark's office the next morning to see if they had her fax and they did. So, now my file goes to Tracy who will call when she gets word from Tricare. Keep your fingers crossed and pray for me that it gets approved.
2/21/05 Got a call from Tricare this morning, saying they offered a program they offer for the before and after care for the type of surgery I have scheduled for March 2, 2005. ???? Told her I was waiting for approval and she said well it has been approved and your date is 3/2/05. So called to Tracy at WLS Clinic and she said they have to give a tentive date for approval and was getting ready to call me, they (Tricare) want me to have a Thyroid test done before the final ok is given. So Tracy faxed that over and will go first thing in the morning. Yippiee..... I'm on my way!
2/25/05 I got a call from Tracy, they have the results of my thyroid test back and she faxed it to Julie, my case mngr. at Tricare yesterday. Will call her at my lunch to see if she has it and when will be faxed back to wls clinic. Will keep everyone posted as soon as I have a date for surgery.
2/28/05 I GOT A DATE!!!! I just got off the phone with Tracy, and my surgery date is 3/22/05. I will have my required nutrition classes the 9th and the 15th of March and then I'm off to the losing side. Cant wait. I am going to get my pic taken soon to send in then once I start to show changes will update.
I thought I would have a tougher time with Tricare put I havent had any problems at all. The only time I had problems was trying to find out who to call about getting my civilian referral.
Wish me luck.
Hugs and Kisses.
3/6/05 Just thought I'd pop in and say hello, I have my two nutrition classes on the 9th and then my dr appt. with dr. C. on the 15th. The hospital will be calling to set up my pre-op testing. I'm on my way! YIPPIEEEEE!
3/15/05 Have my pre op appt with Dr. C this afternoon and them my pre op testing at the hospital this evening. Everything is going great. Started my biotin and chewable vitamins. My surgery is next Tues. the 22nd. With Dr. C you have to do a bowel prep the day before so will be on the john all day Monday. What fun, looking forward to that. lol! Have a great day!
3/25/05 I'M HOME!!!!
I never thought the day would come, but I am home and doing rather well. No problems with the surgery just some bad gas pains. I am headed back to bed, tired. Thanks to everyone for the prayers and keeping me in their thoughts.
Love to all and my surgeon and staff.
3/30/05 It will be one week tomorrow. Still having trouble getting in my fluids. I always feel bloated and full. Tried to take smaller sips. My stomach has been growling these last two days. Just keeping up my cyrstal light, s/f pops, s/f jello and so on. Will be glad for my soft foods. lol! I said I wouldnt weight til my first follow up but I did and am around 195. Will post more later. Night!
4/11/05 Well it will be 3 wks tomorrow and down 27lbs as of last Friday. I went back to work today. A little tired this afternoon but holding my own. I have my protien drink at my desk and sip on it all day. I wanted to come back last Monday but had to wait for my follow up for my work release so just stayed home another week. All is going good. I have my three small meals a day and two small snacks. Takes about 6 baby spoons and I'm full. Will start walking next week and later to the gym. Yippiee. Hope everyone else is doing great. Will update later on.
4/18/05 Well, just short of 4 wks post op and feeling good. Still get tired but that is to be expected. I drink my protien each day and should be able to start reg. food this week. Still only takes about 6 baby spoons to fill me up. Have lost 30lbs total so far. Will have my follow up tomorrow. Hope all is well.
5/3/05 Hello all, I am about 6 wks post op and down 35lbs. but I have lost a lot of inches. I have gone from size 20 to a size 14. SOOOOOOOOOOO happy. I am eating good and drinking lots and getting in my protien everyday. Will have my two month ck up on the 26th of May. The stretch marks are starting to show, but thats ok. I am feeling so much better about myself. Hope all is well for everyone out there. Will post more later.
6/7/05 Sorry its been a while. I had my 2 mos ck up on the 26th of may. Down 40lbs and to a size 12. Some times I do get nervous or disappointed that I havent lost more, but I am happy. I also get scared when I notice I am eating a little bit more. Even though it is suppose to happen. I just try to eat good. Drink all the water I can and do my exercise. Like the doc said, it may take me a little bit longer b/c I wasnt as heavy as alot of people that get this done. But 40 or 50 to go and I will be satisfied. Hope all is well. Will chat more later. Hugs.
6/29/05 Hello all, I had my 3 mos check up yesterday. I am down 48lbs since surgery (3/22/05). Doc said I am doing great. I have gone from a size 20 to a size 12. I was hoping for a little more but that is awesome. Alot of my husbands friends/coworkers are starting to sit up and take notice. lol!!!My sister had hers a month after mine and has dropped 45lbs so far. We will be going back home to Tx. for a visit on the 8th. Cant wait for everyone to see. I am doing great. No health issues. I have started loosing my hair but hopefully that will stop soon. Well, I am outta here. Gotta head to work. Hugs and kisses to all.
7/20/05 Hey gang, back from Tx. Had a great time. Got to see the whole family. Sure didnt want to come back. I am down to 153. It is slowing down now, b/c I havent done any exercising in a while. With 4th of July and trip to Tx and now taking kids to Ohio to grandparents house, its been tooooo hectic, but plan to get busy once I get back next Monday. I see my belly getting smaller and smaller. The only thing I will need is a boob job. No tt. Yeah. Well all is well health wise, my hair is still falling out but finally starting to slow down. THANK GOD!!!! lol! I was scared. My sisnter is dowing awesome and down 59lbs also. More later, gotta run!
8/5/05 Howdy! Just dropping a few lines. Looks like I may be going back to Tx. My DH's father has been given less then 6 mos to live and he is going to try to get a compasstionate reassignment from the Army. If that happens he will go to Oh and I will go to Tx. Keep us in your prayers. I am down to 140lbs. I bought some size 10 shorts but they are too baggy already. I cant wait to get to the next size down. Now I am back I have started exercising again. Hope it helps my legs. lol! Hope all is going great for everyone out there. Hugs and kisses to all.
9/2/05 Hey gang! Well I have decided to go to Oh. with my DH. Havent dropped any more weight, but now down to a size 8. Dr. C said that would happen. I am 20lbs away from goal and it will slow down. Must get with the exercising. I have been remodeling a mobile home that we will live in while here in Oh. so I figure I am getting in my exercise. LOL! Work, work, work. Hope all is going well. Will drop a line later. All is great with me. My 6mos ck up was a month early cuz I was leaving. All is looking great.
Hugs and kisses
10/28/05 Hello all! Have started a new job and doing great. Blood work for 6mos ck up was good. Am down to 127lbs. No longer overweight. I would like to loose another 10 or so. Size 6! Yippiee! We are in Oh, helping to take care of hubby's dad. He is dying and just had the rest of his leg taken off. As soon as I finish putting away the household things will try to start with the exercise again. But at least I am not sitting around doing nothing. Hope all is going great for everyone out there. Loving life!
Hugs and kisses!
1/29/06
Happy NewYear everyone. I havent updated in a while. Sorry. Have bought a new house and got laid off from work, so have been a little busy. I am now down to a size 4! I have been getting dizzy when I stand so went in for some bloodwork. My red blood cell count was way down. I am now on iron and it seems to be helping. All is well other then that. My sister that had the surgery a month after me is doing great also. Hope all is well. Hugs and kisses to everyone.
DeeDee
2/07/06
Hello to all! Well, last week we were notified will be going back to Ft. Hood Tx. Now must sell the house of my dreams. I am glad we are going home, but sorry to leave my house. Thats the military life for ya. Have lost 5lbs. Down to 130! yippiee! love to all
3/8/06
Hey gang! I am finally moving once again. Have lost few more lbs. I am at 125. I am very happy with my weight and very happy that I had this done. My anniv. is this month. The 22nd of March and it's been one year. YIPPIEE!!!
8/2/06 Howdy from Texas! So glad to be home! I am down to 119lbs. Love the place I am in. No issues, no problems.Every test is coming back normal. Loving life! Hope everyone else is as fortunate as me. Love ya,
3/02/07 Hey gang! Its been a while since I was on, but been super busy. With work, kids, and signing in the band on Friday and/or Saturdays its hard. My husband went to Iraq last June and thankfully was only gone for 5 mos. We have since bought a house on 16.77 acres. LOL! I have to put that in there, my hubby is always doing that. I say 16 he corrects me. lol! I am doing great. Still maintaining my weight. I do have to make sure I get my protein in, I can always tell when I dont. My hair starts in again. I did buy a bikini for the first time last summer. It has been 15 or more years since that has happened! I hope all is well and hugs and kisses to everyone.
