aka_theempress
Yes, I did it...(shrugs shoulders)
Apr 27, 2007
Okay,
I did it. Have the surgery? No. Rescheduled it? Well...yeah. I know, I know. After threatening to lay hands upon the staff, gritting my teeth after jumping through many hoops. I do the unthinkable. Well, to keep a long story short, the timing wasn't right. I had 2 weeks to lose 40 lbs, I have to make certain I have extra money to stay in Atlanta from home for a week (I didn't), I have to make sure my lights will be on when I get home (irresponsible adult lives with me, family---sheesh). Plus, I was feeling more anxious about the date. Not the surgery; I know it's the right thing for me to do.
My new dates are:
Pre-op--- 31May 07
surgery--- 4 Jun 07
Plus, I'll be able to have a family gathering where I couldn't on my earlier date, due to time constraints.
There was also something re-assuring about working with the surgical staff in determining the new date. I had input whereas before I didn't. So, I'm just a wee bit stressed.
I did it. Have the surgery? No. Rescheduled it? Well...yeah. I know, I know. After threatening to lay hands upon the staff, gritting my teeth after jumping through many hoops. I do the unthinkable. Well, to keep a long story short, the timing wasn't right. I had 2 weeks to lose 40 lbs, I have to make certain I have extra money to stay in Atlanta from home for a week (I didn't), I have to make sure my lights will be on when I get home (irresponsible adult lives with me, family---sheesh). Plus, I was feeling more anxious about the date. Not the surgery; I know it's the right thing for me to do.
My new dates are:
Pre-op--- 31May 07
surgery--- 4 Jun 07
Plus, I'll be able to have a family gathering where I couldn't on my earlier date, due to time constraints.
There was also something re-assuring about working with the surgical staff in determining the new date. I had input whereas before I didn't. So, I'm just a wee bit stressed.
Hoorah! Hallelujah! Oh Lord!
Apr 14, 2007
I have a surgery date! It is April 30th, and I'm nervous, excited and apprehensive, to say the least. I got the call this past Monday. Then, I didn't know what to feel after waiting so long and getting frustrated by the ever-present hoops I had to jump through. Now that it's a reality, my mind is swirling with all the tasks that need to be completed.
I have to lose some pre-surgery weight, from a high-protein, low carb diet. It's hard! But when I think of where I want to be, it becomes more do-able.
For the first time in years, I know exactly what I weigh. I was mortified to discover exactly how much weight I've managed to pack on my body. No wonder my damn knees and back hurt, and I get winded so easily.
I'm not normally the type of fat person who constantly castigates herself for being big, and I won't start here. However, I'm grateful that this tool is available to help me do something I've not been able to manage on my own----lose weight and keep it off. I realize I must work the tool for it to be successful. Keep me in your prayers!
I have to lose some pre-surgery weight, from a high-protein, low carb diet. It's hard! But when I think of where I want to be, it becomes more do-able.
For the first time in years, I know exactly what I weigh. I was mortified to discover exactly how much weight I've managed to pack on my body. No wonder my damn knees and back hurt, and I get winded so easily.
I'm not normally the type of fat person who constantly castigates herself for being big, and I won't start here. However, I'm grateful that this tool is available to help me do something I've not been able to manage on my own----lose weight and keep it off. I realize I must work the tool for it to be successful. Keep me in your prayers!
3/22/07 Patience, a virtue???? Not feeling it. LOL
Mar 22, 2007
Yeah, I know patience is a virtue. Lately, it seems my patience has been stretched to its limits; God obviously knows I need growth in that area. At least I'm not feeling as homicidal or wanting to lay hands abruptly upon someone. LOL-----I am kidding. Can not say that without first clarifying that I really like my PCP and his staff, just somewhat anxious to do the dang thang already!!!
Anyway, to sum up the last few weeks since I posted last. I had an x-ray the week before last and last week I went to see the pulmonary disease specialist. He explained to me again what the apparent problem was. He did an abbreviated pulmonary function test (PFT), tested the oxygen flow through my body, and reviewed my x-rays. He said everything looked fine, that my weight was more than likely the reason for the abnormal test results and cleared me for surgery. He faxed this to my PCP.
Fast forward to Monday, this week:
I called my PCP to see if he'd gotten the results. Yes, he had. Had he faxed it and his clearance letter to the surgeon? Not yet, I was told he'd do it by Thursday. So, of course, I called today to see if he'd completed it yet. I guess I'd be getting on my nerves about now. Hehehehee! But I KNOW if I didn't check often, I'd be forgotten. Gotta stay on it and focused. After all, he recommended the surgery to me...now that I'm on the track, I want to run with it...okay, walk with it. LOL
Until next time.
Anyway, to sum up the last few weeks since I posted last. I had an x-ray the week before last and last week I went to see the pulmonary disease specialist. He explained to me again what the apparent problem was. He did an abbreviated pulmonary function test (PFT), tested the oxygen flow through my body, and reviewed my x-rays. He said everything looked fine, that my weight was more than likely the reason for the abnormal test results and cleared me for surgery. He faxed this to my PCP.
Fast forward to Monday, this week:
I called my PCP to see if he'd gotten the results. Yes, he had. Had he faxed it and his clearance letter to the surgeon? Not yet, I was told he'd do it by Thursday. So, of course, I called today to see if he'd completed it yet. I guess I'd be getting on my nerves about now. Hehehehee! But I KNOW if I didn't check often, I'd be forgotten. Gotta stay on it and focused. After all, he recommended the surgery to me...now that I'm on the track, I want to run with it...okay, walk with it. LOL
Until next time.
Virtual me2
Mar 18, 2007
ME AT GOAL
Virtual me
Mar 16, 2007
ME NOW
Still Waiting...3/10/07
Mar 09, 2007
I thought of several titles I thought appropriate for this blog:
Some cheese with that whine?
I ought to bust a cap in their a--es!
Disappointed again.
Running in quicksand
Just to name a few. Well, I had my PT, PTT and pulmonary function tests. The pulmonary function test revealed some problems with my breathing. My doctor wants my to see a lung specialist; he won't write my "new" release letter until he knows there's no lung disease. I have the visit to the lung specialist scheduled for 14 Mar 07. HOPEFULLY, this will be the step that gets me closer to a surgery date. *sigh*
It's been since Sept. 2006 that I started the process and it seems that all I keep finding is another hurdle. What's gotten me truly vexed is that every time I think I've completed testing, another test is required. I had to ask my surgeon's surgery coordinator about getting the upper endoscopy because I'd heard from someone in my support group that it was needed. When asked, she confirmed that it's a pre-surgery requirement. GRRRR!
I feel like I'm running in quicksand, getting nowhere fast. Then, I tell myself quit whining, you knew it would take time. Yeah, yeah, yeah and yada yada...
Some cheese with that whine?
I ought to bust a cap in their a--es!
Disappointed again.
Running in quicksand
Just to name a few. Well, I had my PT, PTT and pulmonary function tests. The pulmonary function test revealed some problems with my breathing. My doctor wants my to see a lung specialist; he won't write my "new" release letter until he knows there's no lung disease. I have the visit to the lung specialist scheduled for 14 Mar 07. HOPEFULLY, this will be the step that gets me closer to a surgery date. *sigh*
It's been since Sept. 2006 that I started the process and it seems that all I keep finding is another hurdle. What's gotten me truly vexed is that every time I think I've completed testing, another test is required. I had to ask my surgeon's surgery coordinator about getting the upper endoscopy because I'd heard from someone in my support group that it was needed. When asked, she confirmed that it's a pre-surgery requirement. GRRRR!
I feel like I'm running in quicksand, getting nowhere fast. Then, I tell myself quit whining, you knew it would take time. Yeah, yeah, yeah and yada yada...
Surreal...
Feb 09, 2007
I'm approved! (as of Tuesday, 6 Feb 07) I feel so weird...scared, excited, anxious, ready...
BUT, I have more tests to do. I found this out last week (Wednesday), which discouraged me so I cried. I couldn't help it. I'm not usually the overly emotional type, at least not in public. However, as I talked to Lolita, my spirit just plummeted and the tears welled and dropped. It was rough and not a good day for me at all.
She must have felt sorry for me, because she called the next day and said she'd forwarded my papers to my insurance company without the last tests. The additional testing is for the doctor, not the ins. co. She also said I'd be able to call BCBS to see if I was approved within 2 days.
Fast forward to Tuesday this week:
Lolita called to say BCBS had approved my surgery but I need to do the PT, PTT and lung tests before the doctor will perform it. Okay.
Anyway, that was my week...how was yours?
BUT, I have more tests to do. I found this out last week (Wednesday), which discouraged me so I cried. I couldn't help it. I'm not usually the overly emotional type, at least not in public. However, as I talked to Lolita, my spirit just plummeted and the tears welled and dropped. It was rough and not a good day for me at all.
She must have felt sorry for me, because she called the next day and said she'd forwarded my papers to my insurance company without the last tests. The additional testing is for the doctor, not the ins. co. She also said I'd be able to call BCBS to see if I was approved within 2 days.
Fast forward to Tuesday this week:
Lolita called to say BCBS had approved my surgery but I need to do the PT, PTT and lung tests before the doctor will perform it. Okay.
Anyway, that was my week...how was yours?
Another hurdle 1/24/07
Jan 24, 2007
Whew!! I'm feeling like Flo-Jo, Gail Devers and Jackie Joyner-Kersee all in one. Yeah, I know I could be all three of those teeny little heifers (I say that with the utmost respect) LOL Anyway, about 2 weeks ago, I get a call from the Atl Med Ctr/WLC. I have to attend a WLS support group prior to having my paperwork submitted to my ins. co. This is a new way of doing it. Normally, the patient would go after having WLS.
Apparently, other patients haven't fulfilled the obligation to attend, so now all others must attend in advance. Thanks y'all! (read heavy sarcasm here) Yes, I was discouraged, but it's their show; so, I complied.
Getting the documentation that I attended was another thing. *sigh* I went to the meeting the week following notification that I must attend...no facilitator was at that meeting. BUT, I did get to meet some WLS veterans who were very open and willing to share some of their experiences.
To make this story a shorter one, I touched bases with one of the group facilitators. She faxed proof of my attendance to the Center. So, now I wait. Friends please pray for me. I really would like to have my surgery next month, before I convince myself to do otherwise.
Peace!
Apparently, other patients haven't fulfilled the obligation to attend, so now all others must attend in advance. Thanks y'all! (read heavy sarcasm here) Yes, I was discouraged, but it's their show; so, I complied.
Getting the documentation that I attended was another thing. *sigh* I went to the meeting the week following notification that I must attend...no facilitator was at that meeting. BUT, I did get to meet some WLS veterans who were very open and willing to share some of their experiences.
To make this story a shorter one, I touched bases with one of the group facilitators. She faxed proof of my attendance to the Center. So, now I wait. Friends please pray for me. I really would like to have my surgery next month, before I convince myself to do otherwise.
Peace!
1/8/07 Finally!
Jan 08, 2007
Some good news...
My PCP's office faxed the last test to the Atlanta Medical Weight Loss Center. Had a brief scare when Lolita asked me if I had a recent thyroid panel. I was like WTH? didn't I have that done in December. She checked my file and confirmed that I had...whew! I was about to shed a tear or two...feeling a little emotional. LOL
Where to from here? Well, according to Lolita, she will call me within a couple of days to let me know my package has been sent to my insurance company. So, please pray for me, that there are no setbacks or problems. Until then...peace
1/04/07
Jan 04, 2007
Yeah me!
I found out the lab stays open late, so I had my blood drawn for the H-pylori test on the 2nd. Now, I just wait and see. I'll call my PCP to see if he has the results tomorrow. I'm anxious and excited. Hoping everything goes well.
I found out the lab stays open late, so I had my blood drawn for the H-pylori test on the 2nd. Now, I just wait and see. I'll call my PCP to see if he has the results tomorrow. I'm anxious and excited. Hoping everything goes well.
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Surgery
09/24/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 01, 2006
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