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ChaChaBurch's Blog
 

Family Doctor Visit

Today I went to see my family doctor - the first time since the surgery - and according to his scales I had lost 34lbs - the same as what mine said. They did all my blood work and it came back fine. My cholesterol was 125, my HDL and LDL were within normal ranges, B12/Iron/Folic Acid - again, all normal. The only thing I'm waiting on is my TSH - we'll get that back tomorrow. I figure with the weight loss, they will have to change my dosage. I had to have my thyroid, and one of my parathyroids removed back in 2005, and getting my TSH checked regularly is pretty important. OH - and my Calcium and Vitamin D were great too!!!   I go for my 2nd follow-up with the surgeon on May 9th, and I'm really looking forward to that. I still have a few questions for him too.
ChaChaBurch

ChaChaBurch

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Sabrina's Blog
 

Surgery Date May 17 2012

So I got the call on Friday but could not talk to anyone until today. I found out that I was approved in less than a week and surgery is in just over two weeks. I am very excited and scared. I thought it would be slow just like the rest of this process has been but I was so wrong. I feel bad I was thinking how am I going to get my kids to school, how am i going to start my next term of school and how am i going to feel after this surgery. It seems to be a little over whelming. I am starting my finals in my courses that I am in now. My first final is the day after I start a liquid diet which is this Friday. My husband has been great, but I don’t think he understands how hard all this giving things up is. He says well I have self-control which just makes me mad. I know he is not trying to say I have none but it sure does feel that way at times.
Bremartus

Bremartus

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Ssilian's Blog
 

Waiting For Insurance Blessing

I have been a member of the Verticalsleevetalk.com forum since December 2011. I log on almost every day to see if there is new information to learn -- and there always is. In April of 2011 I learned that my insurance company (Anthem Covacare) paid for the VSG, but I would have to complete a 12 month counseling process. At that time, I really didn't know if I was going to have surgery. I found a WLS doctor near my home and made an appointment to visit and find out more information. I talked to his surgical coordinator and to the doctor in person. When I met him, I did not get a good feeling but I ignored my initial feelings and thought I was just overwhelmed with information.   I talked to my assigned counselor twice a month. There was a 4 week period where I dialed in to a group conference on the telephone. It wasn't until September or October that I really got serious about surgery. In December I found this forum and became a "peeper" and read for a while until I had questions and then joined.   I found out that a friend of mine was having the gastric bypass in December. I couldn't get a hold of her until late January and she told me about her journey. She wanted the bypass because she wanted the dumping effect. She said that she needed the reminder of what not to eat. Anyway, she told me about the doctor she went to and I had not hear much about him. Turns out he used to be partners with the doctor I had chosen -- even showed my doctor how to do the surgery lapriscopically!   Then in March I contacted my doctors office and asked them what else I could do to get ready for May 2, when the insurance company would be making their decision. The nurse scheduler told me to get a psyc eval and that I had to pay the $1000 to the doctor that was required before surgery. I hit the roof because I was not told this. She said the money was to pay for his fitness gym and additional appointments. They gym is not big at all. I kind of freaked on her and she scheduled me for another appointment with him since it had been a year since I had talked to him. I hung up and immediately contact my friend who had surgery in December and got the number of her doctor. I called and even the front desk girl was so helpful!!! I cancelled the appointment with the first doctor. I had my psyc eval sent to this new doctor - Dr. T. and was told to attend an orientation. Dr. T's PA did the orientation and I learned nothing new but had to go through the process. Next, I had to get an endoscopy which went very smoothly and 4 days later I met with Dr. T. I was blown away by his down-to-earth style. I was immediately drawn in by his charisma and his willingness to answer all my questions -- and believe me, I had a ton! His physician's assistant was just as informative. You could tell these guys knew each other well and have worked together for a long time!   Last week I finished another group session that lasted 3 Mondays. I talked to my counselor for the last time last week and on Wednesday, 5/2 she will send through my paperwork to the insurance company. The Drs. office will put through their paperwork on that day as well. I should know something by Friday, 5/4 or Monday, 5/7. I'm really scared, excited, scared, hopeful, scared, nervous!
Ssilian

Ssilian

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Magic Mini Mushroom
 

Finally Hit It!!!

Yay! I finally hit my first self-imposed goal: 25 lbs down!!! WooHOO! (******cue dancing poodles and waving sparklers******)   Tomorrow will mark 3 months of being banded (surgery was Feb 1st), and in that time (well, including pre-surgery liquid diet) I have lost 25 lbs. Forgive me for repeating myself so often, but this is big for me. I think one of the reasons I set my first goal as one that would take some time to accomplish was because I needed hard evidence that this "band thing" could actually work for me, that I might finally have found a way to lose the weight I've been battling for as long as I can remember (I was a normal kid until I started school at age 5... I don't remember what it feels like not to be heavy). Trust me, I've been on every diet on earth, and I've always been able to lose a little weight, but it was always a slow, hard battle and it always seemed to take forever to see results, so I needed to set myself a goal that would be a "real" loss, not just the 5 or 10 or even 15 lbs I've lost so many times before. Been there, done that, gained it back plus some, not impressed. With 25 lbs, I'm finally impressed.   Dieting has been part of my life since I was 9 years old. In that time, I can't count the number of pounds I've lost and regained (and gained and gained). Also in that time I've tried every diet in creation, and let me tell you, they've all of them had one thing in common: they sucked! All of them felt like a constant battle, pitting me and my willpower again my hunger and my love of flavor (I would say love of food, but in this case I'm really not talking about food as comfort or emotional band-aid, but as a pleasurable sensory experience). Every time I've dieted, I've felt miserable and constantly walking a tightrope over the canyon of all the things I wasn't allowed to eat. In the past, keeping myself limited to 1500 calories a day felt like absolute torture. Seriously, it should have been covered by the Geneva convention.   But with the band that's all different. I eat between 800-1200 calories a day (usually around 1000) and I'm only hungry when it's actually time for a meal or a snack. I enjoy everything I eat, but I'm able to stop myself when I've either had my allotted portion or I'm feeling satisfied. I'm able to eat things that truly give me pleasure and stay in control so I don't overdo it. I just can't describe what an amazing feeling that it. It just rocks.   The band has changed my life in so many ways that can only be called positive. I finally have hope... no, I finally have confidence that I can and will take off this burdensome weight. I might not be one of those people who loses every excess pound within the first 6 or 9 or even 12 months, but now I know that it will come off. Let me sit with that for a minute, because that's huge. This is the first time in my life I've ever been able to say that and really mean it. That makes my heart swell with happiness. I can do this now, with the help of my band.   I can and I will.   So, my next goal is a little one: 5 more lbs for 30 lbs total. It's a small one because it will encompass 2 accomplishments in one shot. First, it will be the most I've lost in one attempt in my adult life, and second, it will put me back in onederland, 2 things I've been hoping for for a long time. Plus, hey, 30 lbs is a great round number. I can hardly wait.   Even better, I know I won't be waiting long.
morelgirl

morelgirl

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madisonPA's Blog
 

Am I Dreaming? *pinches Self*

Last week I went to my surgeons office an was disappointed to find out all my test results weren't sent to his office yet. He then scheduled me two weeks later (5/10/12) to come in and then we would submit to insurance. I was so bummed (and even wrote a mini rant on here last week lol).   Then this morning I come home from work ( I work overnights) and I get a call from unfamilar number that wasnt stored in my phone but looked somewhat familair . I didnt want to answer but I did because I was so tired and was so close to lala land.I did answer. It was my doctor telling me I was APPROVED for surgery!!!!!!!!!! I almost dropped the phone in disbelief!! He submitted it to insurance after all (on 4/26) and got the call today that I was approved. What a fast turnaround time!!   After I hung up I started dancing around my room. All that huffing and puffing last week for nothing!! Im happy he did submit without me knowing because now I wont have to go through the stressful waiting period.   I go in on friday to get my date and my protein shakes to start my two week fast. Im so happy and excited now. Thank you bcbs.
madisonPA

madisonPA

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New-CeeCee's Blog
 

It Keeps Getting Better And Better

Two weeks ago I had a good NSV by fitting into a 18 size skinny jeans thinking they wouldnt fit and did. This week a new middle number has been recorded. On my way to a 60 pound lost. Feeling better that I can ever remember when I weighed this much over 20 years ago.   I'm so motivated right now and can only pray this continues. Have a good week all!!!  
CeeCee522

CeeCee522

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chunkychic30's Blog
 

Confused?

Ok so after surgery I know weight loss varies. I am post op 6 days down 3lbs. Am I doing something wrong.i read so many blogs saying 10 to 15 lbs down first week. Also how many ozs of liquids should I be getting
chunkychic30

chunkychic30

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HarajukuSunday's Blog
 

They Changed My Surgeon

Okay so i recieve a letter in the mail that I have to come in for my pre-op testing. I got so excited. This was saturday. Then as i was sitting at my desk i realize that my appointent was with a surgeon that I did not know. Because of my insurance the sugrical team had to hand me over to another member of their staff. I was like OMG i wanted the man I liked from the start. I have to meet with this new guy in a week so I hope I like him. Well I waited a year for this (my insurance did not cover lap band, so i had to switch plans) so i am going to have my band still on May 30th. i wanted Dr. Strom but at least they are part of the same bariatric team! Lap Band HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I'm so excited... and i just can't hide it ..... no no no no no ...... I'm about to loose control and I think I like it .... Oooohhh yeahhhh ..... lol
HarajukuSunday

HarajukuSunday

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4ALongerLife's Blog
 

Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Trigger Monster? Me!

So I was watching one of my latest silly indulgences on t.v. last night, The Client List. The long and short of it is that due to my job I am on conf calls during the day and during my time in recovering and working from home, in between calls I got 'into' Ghost Whisperer. Hey it was either that or the food network and I get rather tired of watching all of the bad foods that Guy Fieri eats. Jeesh I wonder if that man works out. I wonder what his cholesterol is... woops so I digress.... Actually I watched a few episodes of the Ghost Whisperer before - at my mom in law's whenever we visit Louisiana, but the point is, whenever I have time on my hands... the t.v. usually gets turned on whenever I get bored and don't have alot of time to run here or there.   So in watching the Client List last night, in between commercials I would type on a blog entry and finally I posted. Now where that thing went? No idea. LOL How weird.   Anywho, my husband moved the scale. Someone told me that it was a 'successful tip' in the WLS journey that she heard in a support group to put the scale in the kitchen. Whenever mine is in my kitchen, I use it wayyyy too much. Hubby got it last night for me from upstairs (bless that man, he does spoil me, I know) as we've agreed that once a week I can 'weigh in.' So after my silly indulgence went off, I did weigh in. Grrr. I'm still at 202.5. I go up a lb., down a lb, up a 1/2 a lb, down a 1/2 a lb. I'm trying to keep up myfitnesspal and figure out where I'm going wrong, as I believe I'm in stall 1 pattern, but it's frustrating.   This morning, we forgot to move the scale back upstairs (woops) so immediately, instead of my moving it, I thought ok let's see what I weigh first thing this morning. Well, woo hooo, it said 199.5. Now as much variation as that was from last night, I usually don't count it but dag nab it I'm making an exception this go around! lol.... I have so wanted to be below 200 since I was so close. I know it's foolish... I SHOULD be thankful for each lb that I no longer carry, instead I look to what else I have to lose, what sag my skin might be starting to do, etc etc. Isn't that part of what got us all into this issue? Trying to be perfect, then we can't and get disappointed and use food for solace? IDK but I'm trying to figure out what my "issues" (or rather, triggers) were to get me here so that I can get rid of the little buggers so once I get to 140 or 150 as I plan NOT to be coming back to the 200's. (Or so I pray.) I honestly am scared. Scared of failure, scared of success and then failing a year or two later, scared of possible stricture more than anything, scared that my triggers will overcome me and I will lose control - especially after all of the complications and money I've spent on this for that to happen, that I will be judged as foolish. But more than anything, I'm scared of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. I just want to be successful in this WLS journey, or so I pray. As for the possible stricture that my dr's nurse and I have been discussing - I honestly think I was eating too fast. I have since eaten ritz crackers and that laughing cow light cheese, slowwwwwly eaten them and no issues. I have a follow up with my dr. on the 7th of June, so I'm monitoring it until then. If you pray, pls include me in yours. My son's already said "mama, will you have to go back to the hospital?" and he sounded scared too, but his wasn't the trigger monster.... and I don't want him scared for certain.   Since I feel like I can't write (I used to be able to put words together better where I expressed myself well and now I'm rambling and not sure how much sense all of these things come into my head at once), I'm going to turn to an entry in "Small Bites" from Katie Jay again... I just opened the book to this one and I think it relates to what I was saying previously.......   Respect your triggers Once on the road to recovery, you may feel that you can handle more temptations. Maybe let your son buy chips at the store, maybe you eat out more at restaurants lately, maybe you offered to bake something to bring to a party - something you know will trigger food cravings in you? Sometimes you can handle more temptations. And sometimes allowing your food triggers to creep back into your life is a recipe for disaster.   Your triggers are a part of you and must be acknowledged and respected. Obesity is a deadly disease, and you have it, whether you are thin or heavy. It's time to gently tell yourself, "No." There are some foods you just can't be around safely. Staying away from a trigger food is a one-day-at-a-time challenge. YOU CAN DO IT!   Make a list of your trigger foods. Are any of them in your house? Get rid of them and keep them out of the house.... before you realize you gained 10 lbs.     You know I got so caught up in all of the diagnostic tests, getting those done and then scheduling surgery and the excitement for all of that, now the process of going back through the food phases... what are my trigger foods and my other triggers beyond foods? I challenge us all to do what this entry says... make a list of your triggers. Not only foods, but what triggers you (or triggered you prior to surgery) to eat and self medicate with food? What foods bring that out in you? What situatons? What issues?   IDK why this is so hard for me to sit down and document.... so here's what I ramble and know so far: Whenever I get anxious or nervous, I get hungry. I have felt like a dork most of my life. I have years of instances where my family told me I was worthless. Somewhere, food helped me deal with that. And it's sweets and bread and pasta mostly that I turned to (oh my Grannie's spaghetti rocked ok? lol). Yes, everything carbs! But aren't carbs the food encouragers of the serotonin levels increasing after you eat? (serotonin - the 'feel good' high I mean) It's time to identify what those triggers are - the foods AND the situations. I never thought of this (or took the time to really stop and deal with it) prior to surgery. This part isn't easy. But I want to do this ... I WANT to be successful in keeping this weight off - and being healthy. I don't want my son to be scared that his mother's health might take her away, I saw it in his eyes the other day. And I know how that loss can't ever been filled whenever you lose your parents (especially my mother). I want to be around long after my parents were - after my 50's and 60's (esply since I had my son at age 30). I don't want a trigger (just like on a gun) taking me out prematurely. No food is worth that, no (maladaptive) coping mechanism. At least that's how I feel... how about you?   Good luck to you all and thank you for your time in reading my ramblings! Beware the trigger monster!!!!! xoxo
4ALongerLife

4ALongerLife

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huffakerj's Blog
 

6 Month Supervised Diet

Hi Y'all......   This is my first Blog! I am currently doing my 6 month supervised diet before I can be banded to get it covered by insurance. A little over view, I considered Lap Band many years ago and kept putting it off thinking I could lose the weight and do it myself only to become heavier. The Hubby and I decided to try and have a baby before getting the surgery after two years of trying and some fertility help we were still not pregnant and decided to just go ahead with the weight loss 6 month supervised diet. One month before my 6 month supervised diet was going to be completed and having done all my pre-surgery lab work and my psych evaluation, I found out I was pregnant! I was so bummed and upset. Now I was only going to get bigger.   Well I had my baby girl Dallas (9lbs 4oz / 22.5 inches) 8 weeks ago and couldn't be happier! I love her so much and she was worth the wait and starting over. I did develop gestational diabetes with my pregnancy which has gone away now. I only gained 12 lbs with my pregnancy which I lost 13 lbs by my 6 week postpartum visit.   So here I am and having to start my 6 month supervised diet again. Insurance states is has to be 6 consecutive months.
huffakerj

huffakerj

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lageniafaye's Blog
 

First Fill

I'm off to the Dr's. to get my first fill. I am looking forward to it because I have been eating more than I should. I have also been hungry not long after I eat. I think it is my old way's trying to come back, but after today I hope it will be easier to control that. See ya later.
lageniafaye

lageniafaye

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puracriolla's Blog
 

Some Concerns

Good morning, this is my first time using the lapband blog. I was banded May 27, 2010. Lost about 70pound. Being having a love-hate relationship with the band. My band portal was place on top on the belly button. Its very uncomfortable specially when i sit certain way or move. also with some clothes bc is on the waistband. Until today still uncomfortable when to the touch, probably were is place is the problem. On top of everything is got breast reduction a month ago and everything is sore, including my stomach, everything is crazy. The portal dont hurt unless I eat to much but sometimes I have like shooting pain after this surgery n have not being the same.. I saw my doc about 6 month ago n everything was find, beside those problems i guess is not mayor ones..Nothing is hot in the portal have not had any fever or anything just from time to time some shooting pains n just uncomfortable bc were is place.. I am praying that when my breast reduction gets more advance all the rest of my body gets better...still very tight shotting pains also, n some parts of my ribs n chest hurts, some brusing still exist...I dont think can take something else wrong at this point or going to the doc n unfill something...thanks
puracriolla

puracriolla

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NeverGivinUpTeya's Blog
 

Staying Focused, Support, Motivation

Last week was a great week..from Sunday to Monday today- I have dropped 10.5 lbs and even though some of that was fluid I'm sure its a lost and I feel great. This week I will be increasing my water intake and my workouts. I did have some low calorie days thats not good so I will make sure I get betwween 950-1000 calories daily and of course over 65 grams of protein. This morning has already started of stressful w/ a student fight and my daugher not following directions at her school... I am not going to let it make me emotionally eat. I will pray and be good spirted. I will stick to my meal plan and have the best day ever. My Meal Plan for the week   AM- Coffee w/ cream n sugar (3 tsp)   Brkft- 1 boiled egg, 2 Turkey Sausage, sugarfree jam.   AM snack- Mocha Latte Protein Shake   Lunch- Healthy Choice meal ( all under 300 cal/ I take out the pasta or rice and sub it with Stirfry)or- A Similar Meal like the dinner.   PM snack- Protein Smoothie: pic below ( sugarfree hawaiian punch/berrylime, spir-u-tein protein in raspberry royale,4oz JW K: Just Pomegranate juice, ice, 4oz water blended until smooth)   Dinner- Tilapia ( not deep fried) pan sauteed w/ extra virgin oil, season any except salt) OR protein can be chicken drummlettes up to 8 lightly pan fried in the EVOO like w/ the Tilapia , do that till brown on both sides and put in oven at 400 for extra 20mins. drain the oil and put the sauce of choice ( love parmesan galic or asian zing for buffalo wild wing) add 1/4 cup Veggie except corn to high in sugar, and 1/4 complex carb...like Red skin potato or yam. NO,,white food, pasta, rice or breads.....and a treat if I have to have sweet( I go with the Weight Watchers Dessert under 200calories.   * trying not to wait pass 4hrs to eat or snack and to stop eating before 8pm.* Remembering to follow the lapband rules---- NO eating and drinking together. Drink 30mins before and 45 mins after a meal. Exercise 30-60 mins daily.Eat small plates. Drink 65oz or more water day. Have over 65 g of protein a day.
NeverGivinUpTeya

NeverGivinUpTeya

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phatkatblue's blog
 

My Band=All Of This...4-30-12

so i am going on week ten of being banded and here is what that means:   i can see my primary care doc every 6 months instead of twice a month to check my sugars because they are now in control   i can get rid of all the pre-surgery prescribed medications in my cabinet   i can exercise for over an hour and still be alive   i can say no to breads, candies, cakes, and donuts   i can say yes to a smaller size and weight   i can have more energy   i can be supportive of others   may is here and i am ready to get busy...even though i am a little over two months banded i must say there are many days that i have come up short of the goals i have set for myself. i am feeling energized and ready to commit to a smaller set of goals for the month...i am hoping to hit onderland and get to the end of the couch to 5k routine...
phatkatblue

phatkatblue

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

Day 6 Post-Op (Feeling Tired)

Good Afternoon Bandits, Well this is day 6 and I am feeling better and better each day. However today after doing some erands I feel a little tired. It is warm today so maybe that's going on. I have my first doctors appt. on May 7, 2012 and my first fill not until four weeks post-op. So far I don't have much of an appetite and not many cravings. Yesterday I had family over for spaghetti and it smelled so good but I just had my 4 ounces of protein and was content for the most part. But again this is only day 6. I promised that I will began my exercise today, havent as of yet but will before the day is over. I wish everyone on the journey much success. I think I'll take a litte nap now -
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Lyra's Canto
 

It's Not Onederland, But...

So for the last few years I've gone up and down the same 10-15 pounds. The lowest I've been is 260 and that's when I've dieted until life had no joy, but if I so much as looked at a piece of bacon I immediately jumped to 270-275ish. And, man, you can really feel a difference in your body at that weight! Yet today I jumped on the scale and it read 257.4!! It might not be onederland, but I'm just as happy! Go Lyra! *happy dance*
Lyra

Lyra

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Blog 47737
 

Keep On Trucking

well lets see fell off the wagon for a bit lol, lacking motivation, but i know i need to keep on going, working nights is tough and working in camp away from home is allways hard, any suggestions to get me motivated again?
smilinginside

smilinginside

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TexasSherri's Blog
 

Day 7, 4/29/2012

This is day 7. My surgery was last Monday, 4/23/2012. My lovely daughter-in-law took me to the hospital...an hour away, at least. The worst part has been having to cough during the first few days. I went back to work Wednesday, day 3. I was very sore and tired, but I got through it. I'm not telling friends and family, except my sons, daughters-in-law, and 3 people I work with. Not everyone is supportive! I was able to have lunch at Chili's yesterday, with one of these people, and she didn't notice. I had the chicken enchilada soup...which I ate very slowly and chewed the chicken bits to death. I was full, but not uncomfortable. I told her I couldn't eat anything that wasn't soft because of my temporary crown. My surgeon's rule is, if it doesn't bother you, it's OK. So, I've probably been doing things most people don't...driving and working on day 3, switching to some mushies on day 6.
TexasSherri

TexasSherri

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VeronicaH's Blog
 

Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Veronica and I am getting VSG sometime in the future. I am really happy I found this forum because it is helping me get motivated. You see, all I have to do is lose 5 pounds so I can go to the next step of setting my surgery appointment. The problem is that I have not been able to lose it because I do not follow a diet. In fact, I have not made any significant changes. It is my belief that I do this because I am truly scared to get this operation. My actions are due to my distorted thinking. My fears are that I will no longer enjoy my mothers food.   Thanks to all of you who share your stories. I am inspired. I hope to lose these 5 pounds in the next week so I can set my appointment.   Good luck on you Journeys, you are all doing amazing. Veronica
CraftyV

CraftyV

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Taking Those First Steps
 

Just My Luck

I've been waiting and waiting for what feels like FOREVER (okay, it was 3 weeks, but still!) for my appointment with the surgeon. It's the last appointment before scheduling surgery, and I was so far ahead of the planned schedule.   Well, my appointment was last Wednesday and I was SICK. So sick!! I got sick Monday night; high fever, vomiting, coughing, sore throat, all my glands were swollen...I was so so sick. My abdominal lymph nodes were so swollen they were pressing on bundles of spinal nerves in my back...I couldn't even lay down! Wednesday rolled around, I thought all morning I would force myself to go, but when the doctors office opened at 9 I called and cancelled. I knew there was no way I could drive, I was still running a fever and couldn't talk at all. I was, and still am, so frustrated! His next available appointment isn't until May 7th, so I have to wait 8 more days. I finally am better, I had the actual Influenza (and yes I got my flu shot last season!) and it was absolutely one of the most miserable things I've ever been through. When I cancelled, I remember telling myself that "you are too sick, don't look back at this and be mad" but I am. But okay...another 8 days....
jen_1381

jen_1381

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Circles
 

Asking For Help

I am in a weird place right now. Emotionally strange territory for me; I'm preparing for the surgery with all of the diagnostic tests; but I don't have a date for the surgery. I'm in this I'm pretty sure things are on track but I can't be entirely certain. Sort of an emotional no man's land. I'm not sure if I should be excited or apprehensive and I'm frequently both emotions at the same time.   Wednesday is my endoscopy; I'm arranging for a ride to and from the hospital. I thought I would be able to drive myself home but since the procedure is being done under general anesthesia I will need a ride. I hate asking for favors from people. It's silly of me to feel that way since I readily do or give whatever is asked of me by family and friends. My therapist asked me why I have such a hard time asking for help. I didn't and still don't know the answer. I feel like I should be capable of doing everything myself and since I've never married I'm used to doing everything or paying someone to do it.   If I ask for help I have to explain to the person why I need their assistance. Maybe I'm very secretive by nature or maybe I feel as if the person is judging me? I don't think it's fair for me to think that the people I'm asking are that small, because, my friends and family are good ( not perfect ) people. The fear is my hangup.
Marisa46

Marisa46

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

Day 5 Post-Op

Hi Bandits, This is day five and so far so good. I'm not in much pain, not hungary so far and I have been able to do all of my business, (TMI) I know, I know- I plan on starting my 30 minutes of exercise on tomorrow and I will do my weekly weigh in's 1 week from my surgery date of 4/24/2012.
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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