Laura J.
Bariatric Bettie. A new voice for me.
May 17, 2014
I really want to immerse myself in the bariatric community and really help others as well as find inspiration to help myself. So, I started a bariatric blog... http://bariatricbettie.wordpress.com/
I want it to become another source of inspiration for others and myself. It is just starting so there are many changes ahead for it but I am excited for everyone to join this with me. I plan to post recipes, my experiences, things that work for me, things that don't etc... I hope it is a success but what will really determine it is the dedication I put into it. :)
Update- Surgery- May 22nd
May 03, 2014
I am so nervous and excited, it is less than three weeks away from my surgery and I am almost in disbelief that this is all happening. I feel like a light has been shed in my life (not just in regards to RNY) so this has just been such a blessing. I have definitely had to go through some pre- op issues but I am excited. My hospital finally got all my issues sorted out with me owing money and my insurance is covering it 100% so that is flippin' awesome! :D I think I am now just nervous, excited, anxious and relieved that is all behind me. I think another thing that is freaking me out is that I am about to be thinner in the near future, I have never been less than 250 in my adult life. In high school I may have even weighed this much. Now I am at my heaviest and it is upset but things are changing!
Approval! :) Yippee
Apr 01, 2014
Well the words that I've wanted to hear have come- "you're approved." I jumped up and down this morning and started screaming. I even cried tears of joy on my way to work, something I definitely did not expect. I was a little let down when my doctor's surgery scheduler said I needed to wait until they received word and the doctor said I had everything done. I thought I was all ready to go since all my tests came back normal and I have done everything they asked of me. I guess the lesson of the day is to have patience and be grateful. I am so happy that my insurance has approved me! I can't wait to relearn how to eat and nurture my body :)
