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Blog 103317

A blog by kourtany93 in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by kourtany93 on BariatricPal. 9 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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My approval for surgery

It's been a while since I've posted anything but nothing has really happened in my life.   Well that was until last Thursday, March 24th. After school my mom had recieved a phone call from my nurse and she had said, finally, that I was approved. I was shocked that I didn't have to do the two week diet but instead my doctor told me to eat as much as I can, while I can. And I have to say, I have.   I had to do the pre-admission testing yesterday, along with a small hour long class that just w

Surgeon, Surgeon Today

Well I finally got to meet my surgeon, Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, today. He was pretty awesome. I drove for a good 2 hours and only saw him for about 10 minutes but it was great.   He's really pushing for me to have this surgery since I have diabetes and high blood pressure (today's was 146/96) and he's says that it'll hopefully fix my problems in the future. But every time I go somewhere, I just can't do it without embarrassing myself at least once.   You walk into this room and they want to take

Just What the Doctor Ordered

My dietician gave me this binder on my first visit last week; I hope this helps. I've been reading more of it, I just can't seem to put the thing down. As I continue to read through it, I'll be putting up helpful information if any needs it. All of this information is based on MY surgeon, so make sure you check with your surgeon as well.     Grocery List: (After surgery)   Sugar free popsicles (less or equal to 5 grams of sugar per serving)   Sugar free Jell-O or gelatin (any flavor)

Rumor Has It

Today I would have to say was the best day of my life! I went to my appointment in Louisville, KY, today expecting that I would be seeing my Registered Nurse. Instead I saw everyone expect my surgeon, of course. I got to see my Psychiatrist, Dietician and my Registered Nurse. I thought that I would have to go back at different times to see them since I’ve read other people’s blogs and that’s what they’ve had to do. I was shocked when they sat me down and said I would be seeing all of them today.

The Phrase that Pays

I have to say, it's been a while since I last wrote anything. Not much has been going on in my life. I've went through another doctor's appointment in December 14, 2010. That was my fourth month, thank goodness! Time seems to be going by pretty quickly and I love it.   I'm the kind of person who loves list. I have OCD and I'm addicted to them. Recently, I have been making a list on what to expect these next two months. I know in my books they've got plenty of lists but this one is for me.  

Dear Fairy Godmother...

Over these last few weeks, I've been completely consumed of LAP-BAND. Recently I've brought more books and been to more websites than I ever have before. I feel as if I know this procedure like the back of my hand now, even though I would never perform it. I didn't expect for days to fly by. I keep thinking about how each second takes forever and then I look up and its been a week. I go to random shopping websites just to check out the clothes that I can't fit in now. When most people see a

The wrong side of the table

At the end of last week I learned that I would have to do the six month program with my primary doctor. This completely bummed me out. Here I thought I would be able to have this surgery done in January but nope. Then I started thinking. This really isn't so bad. It gives me two extra months to get everything together. I've bought books recently that I would highly reccommend to anyone who is head strong about this surgery:   1. Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band by Robert W.

Knowing vs. Thinking

I was finally able to send in my packet information yesterday. It was more of a relief just waiting to happen. I know I want this surgery more than anything. I don't think I do. Right now is the time of my life where I'm starting to decide where I'm going to go from now. Simply put: I've spend the last three years deciding if i was right for me since everytime I looked at a diet I became depressed. I would look at clothes that weren't my size and just pretend that I could someday fit in them. Ju

Just starting out :)

After going to the first and only seminar I've ever been to, October 9, 2010, I was hooked. I've been researching and looking forward to the LAP-BAND procedure for the last 3 years, when I first saw the commercial for a better life. I recently found out that I won't have to do the whole 6 month diet that some insurances require. That made me super excited! Even though I'm only 17 now, in a short while (January 2011) I'll be turning 18, which is when I'll be able to get the surgery. Meanwhile,

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