Tina C.
I haven't posted here in ages and soooo many things have happened so if you want to keep reading feel free but you may find yourself going in circles a few times.
April 5th 2007 I have recently migrated back here and accidentally found the singles forum. (I am married) I love the people there. They make me feel so comfortable. Which later on you'll find out that is a rare feeling for me. I have a picture up so I'm not a question mark anymore.
I am just getting started on this journey...I am praying that it will be a short one..I am married to a wonderful man and i have 4 children.
3/7 2002 This is going to be such a long journey.I am so anxious to get things rolling along.
3/18/02 went to an informational session with Dr Maguire last Friday. I really did'nt learn anything that I did'nt already know.I turned in all my medical records and have my pysch evel on 4/1. As soon as the office gets that they can submit my request to medicaid.I am sooooo nervous I can't stand it.
3/24/02 My husband will get new ins. starting June 1st. They told me it WILL cover wls.(wooohooo)
4/1/02 Met with the psychologist today. What a silly thing to have to do. I was'nt impressed with her at all. Also met with my GYN to get another letter to send to my ins. He was great about it and said that having the wls is a great thing and one of the gals in the office had it done.
4/11/02 Called Dr Kocian to see if my psych eval was sent yet. She said she was going to write it up tommorrow and send it sometime next week.(we'll see)
4/11/02 I have a very tentative date set for August 29. I am going to see if I can maybe get it moved up to around the 1st of the month.
4/18/02 My date has changed. Moved back 1 week to Sept 5. Called the doc and they don't have my psch eval yet. If they don't have it by noon tomorrow I'll call dr Kocian again.
I took my daughter to the Equine Affaire on Sat (she shows horses)and was hit with the reminder of just why I want (need) this surgery. I thought my feet were going to fall off :o)
6/13/02 I can't believe that I let this much time go between updates. I have new ins and a new Dr. I have decided to go with Dr Spier in Springfield because he is closer to me and there are several people in town that have him as their doc and I feel very reassured knowing that.
Ins approval has been sent and I am now just waiting.The closer my surgery date gets here the more scared I get. I hope thats normal and not a precognition of things to come.
6/27/02 APPROVED !!! It only took 1 day. WOW I was sooo ready to do battle. I am really scared now. Second guessing myself alot.I also have a date set for Sept.19.
10/17/02 I had surgery and it went great.The pain was no where near what I was expecting.I had surgery on Thursday and went home on Sunday.I was off pain pills after a couple days.My husband took the following week off work and the next week he went back and so did I(I do home daycare). I had terrible head hunger for the 1st 2 weeks. It is much better now. The only problem that I can see is that I'm very tired most of the time.
As of 3 weeks out I had lost 21 pounds. I'll let evryone know what the official 1 month weight loss is after I see the doc on Monday.
10/24/02 My 1 month weightloss was officialy 22 pounds. I am a little disapointed with that.I guess I need to get my big rear up and moving.I know alot of people ask if I would have this surgery again and right now I would have to say NO.I have no energy, no motivation and I AM hungry.This is a diet.Don't let anyone fool you. If you don't like dieting now, you won't after surgery either. There are some good things that I can see. My feet don't hurt, I don't like sweets anymore ( that alone is a miracle) and my DH told me that I am missing a chin :o)
12/06/02 I am having a terrible time getting in all my protein and water.I probably only get in about 25oz of water daily.I am sooo frustrated right now.My clothes are getting a little baggy but I don't need to change sizes just yet. I am so afraid that I won't be able to reach my goal and that I will fail at this. I noticed that alot of people are having marital problems and I feel for them. My marriage is strong and I thank God everyday for that. I don't feel like I "settled" for my DH.He is the most wonderful man that I think God created.He treats me like a queen and loves me whatever size I am. I am so lucky!!
6/26/03 I have joined the cuntury club at last!! It seems like it took forever but in reality it was a very short time.I can wear a size 18 and 16 jeans. I feel just fabulous and I would do this again in a heartbeat. I almost feel like a different person although i still think that I havent lost nearly as much as i have. I can ride my horse now !!
8/24/04 I am sorry that it has been so long in between updates. I am doing very well. I battle with my iron levels everyday but other than that my health is absolutley fantastic. My head, however is in a place of its own. I am begainning to eat more than I should and am reagining some weight.I am really scared so if you have any well wishes please send them my way. Thanks
pre op 9/19/02 296
2 week 10/4/02 277 -19 lbs *
1 month 10/21/02 274 -22 lbs *
2 months 11/20/02 263 -33 lbs *
12/1/02 257 -39 lbs
4 months 1/17/03 241 -55 lbs
4/4/03 219 -77 lbs
8 months 5/20/03 205 -91 lbs *
9 months 6/20/03 199 -97 lbs
6/26/03 185 -111 lbs YAY! I get to join the century club
13 months 10/20/03 175 -121 lbs
1 year 9 mos 6/28/04 180 -116 lbs
1 year 11 mos 8/24/04 180 -116 lbs and holding
4 years 6 mos 3/27/07 120 - 176 lbs
*official doc weight
