whittyerin
I'm A Loser!
Nov 21, 2007
Had my surgery! Everything went really well. So well, in fact, that I only had to stay in the hospital for one day. I'm tender on my left side, but it gets easier day by day. I can't wait until the 29th when I go back to the Dr. to get this drain tube out. I'm not draining very much, so that's a good thing too. I'm still pretty tired. My mom has been very helpful. She's been by my side the whole time. The day after surgery I WAS thinking...WHAT did I do!? I was just sore. I'm having no problems giving myself my Lovenox shots. I wondered about that, but no, no problem. Well, I'll keep ya'all updated. If you're reading this, you must be interested so I'll do my part! Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving today!
Today
Nov 10, 2007
Hello! So I got that ingrown toe nail cut out...OUCH! Gladly he prescribed me pain pills. I never would have thought it would be this painful. It is getting better though. I had to go back down to St. V's for a CT scan because Heather called me and said they saw something in my chest Xray, didn't know if it was a nodule or what so... What she said to me was, "I can tell you right now, it's nothing, but they always want to make sure." But I'm done with that now. I've got this sinus crap goin' on too. UGH BUT...When he worked on my toe he also prescribed me Zpack for infection, so that should help with my cold too...I hope. Surgery date is getting so close I can taste it so I don't want to have a cold or anything to interfere with that. That's all that's happenin' with me for now.
PreOp Testing
Nov 06, 2007
Okay, so today I went for my preop testing and bloodwork. The first nurse stuck me three times and couldn't get a vein...I'm not even usually a hard stick, EVER. Maybe she was just tired. haha After she sent in the next nurse, who got me on the first stick by the way, I lost about 7 or 8 vials of blood. They test EVERYTHING. I had to breath into a bag, then drink this stuff and blow into a different bag. H Pylorie test, no prob. Next, it was over to Cardiopulmonary where the did an EKG and I did a couple breathing tests. This was where I received my Spirometer and was instructed to use it 4 times a day until surgery to "practice". Then, it was time for XRays. First, chest XRays, easy. Next, ultrasound, no problem. Lastly, UpperGI. Not fun. Barium=Ick! First I had to swallow these little crystal things that were kinda like Alka Seltzer and made me feel like burping, but the nurse told me not to. But I did while I was trying to choke back the barium. Ooops...so she gave me a little more. Then I layed on this table and she took all the pictures she needed, and POOF, I was done. All in about a little over 2 hours. Sheeeeew, what a day. Thursday, I'm goin' to my PCP to get this ingrown toenail taken care of. See if I ever get a pedicure again. UGH Anyway, that's what's been goin' on with me as of late. Now I gotta get ready for work. 13 days to go til surgery!! WOOOHOOO!!
So...Here's Where I Am...
Oct 19, 2007
Alright...I go on Tuesday, the 23rd of this month to my nutritional class...beginning at 8:30 and ending at 4:30, with an hour break for lunch. Pre-op blood work and xrays are going to be done on the 6th of November. Then, of course, my surgery on the 19th, and it couldn't get here quicker. I just know the time is going to creep by, but I'll try to make myself busy until it gets here. Try just not to think about it...HAAAAAA RIIIIIIIIIGHT! I'm way too excited not to think about it. I think I'm still in shock. I really can't believe it's going to happen for me. I'm gonna be thin and healthy. I can't wait!!!
I GOT A DATE!!
Oct 17, 2007
My surgery is scheduled for November 19th. YAAAAAAAAAAY! Heather called me today with the good news, and she told me she'll be contacting me again before Friday with a date to have all my blood work and Xrays done. Then I'll have to set up a time and date to go to my nutritian class. What wonderful news!! YAY!
More Good News
Oct 12, 2007
So...today I got the hard copy of my approval letter. I faxed it over to Carmel Surgical Specialists at 4 pm. In 7 - 10 days, I should have a surgery date. I'm gonna take 3 weeks off work after surgery. I hope that'll be enough time. Anyway...I'm getting close!
HOORAY!!!
Oct 03, 2007
So, my stomach is about to come out my head...I just got off the phone with the insurance company and low and behold...I'M APPROVED!! They got my paperwork 3 weeks ago today, and now I finally know. SHEW! That just brightened my day A LOT!! Now, to just get a surgery date...time to work on that!! WOOHOO!!
Yep, Still Waiting
Oct 02, 2007
Tomorrow will be three weeks ago that the insurance recieved my information, so I'm going to be giving them a call again. I'm gonna start callin' every couple of days I think. I wanna get this show on the road, I've got things to do dang it!! haha
UUUUUUUUUUUUGH
Sep 16, 2007
I actually did talk to my insurance rep on Friday, and she told me she DID recieve my information...good news. BUT, she said she is like 2 weeks behind in her paperwork. OH GOODY!! More waiting! UGH
Getting Closer...
Sep 13, 2007
So I went to my class yesterday and met with the dietician. Things went well...so that's good. I called my surgeon's office today and found out that they sent my information to insurance on Sept. 11. They told me to try to get ahold of Humana on Friday or Monday. It's getting closer...Hopefully I know something soon.
And in looking over this and my post from yesterday, I seem to repeating myself...I guess I'm just so excited I can't remember things from one day to the next. Sorry.
About Me
Elwood, IN
Location
32.4
BMI
Surgery
11/19/2007
Surgery Date
Jul 21, 2007
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