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Wisdom2KnowTheDifference's Blog

A blog by Wisdom2KnowTheDifference in General

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Wisdom2KnowTheDifference's Blog, a weight loss surgery blog by Wisdom2KnowTheDifference on BariatricPal. 13 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Update!

Its been awhile since I added an entry to this blog but since mid-July I have...   1) Had my gallbladder removed on 8/3. 2) Scheduled my surgery for 9/4. (Woo Hoo!!) 3) Started my pre-op diet (it is currently Day 3!)   My pre-op diet consists of 4 Bariatric Advantage shakes a day and since Friday, I have lost 6 lbs! So that is motivating. My surgeon told me I have to lose at least 15 lbs by surgery, which I feel like will not be a problem if I have already lost 6?! I know its just water,

Blahhh.

Update on my endocrinology appointment today. Because of my elevated cortisol, I have to collect 24 hours of pee starting on Sunday (gross!!) and come in Monday for more fasting bloodwork. I have to keep this pee jug in the fridge (did I mention we have a roommate??) Then in 2 weeks I have a follow up appointment and a thyroid ultrasound. yay.   The endocrinologist also told me some of the results from my RUQ ultrasound, that my case manager has not discussed with me yet. Turns out I have a cy

Bloodwork Update

So I did not hear anything back about my ultrasound and upper GI today, but I did hear about my labwork. Turns out I have elevated cortisol levels. I was referred to an endocrinologist and my appointment is Thursday. I am having my ultrasound results forwarded there as well in case this has something to do with the possible cyst on my kidney. I am getting closer to getting some answers but I am also getting more worried.   In other news, my sleep study is scheduled for Thursday as well. Just

Get Results Tomorrow

I talked to my case manager today and she says she will get the results back from my Upper GI and Ultrasound tomorrow. I am kind of nervous because as I mentioned in a previous post, the ultrasound revealed a cyst on my kidney, and I might need additional tests. I just hope they are able to tell me something definitive about the nature of the cyst so I can relax.. or start worrying .   I am also eager to go ahead and schedule my surgery if I can, so there is that, too! I want to start prepari

Bloodwork And Ekg

As the title suggests, got my bloodwork and EKG done today. I think they took about 8 vials of blood!!! But the good news is, they found a vein, and only had to prick me once! That is a true miracle, considering I usually get pricked about 3 times before they finally decide to take blood out of my hand (and with a baby needle!)   In other news, I FINALLY scheduled my psych testing!! What that means is, I finally found someone to call me back. The cost is going to be $250, which is very reason

Adventures In Medical Tests...

Today I went to the hospital for my big testing (upper GI, RUQ and gallbladder ultrasound, chest x-ray). Call me crazy, but I was kind of excited because its one more step towards getting banded?! But anyway.   They did the ultrasound first, which started out fine, I've had those before. But then she started pressing REALLY hard in the same areas over and over... and about by the 45 minute mark, I was like, what on earth is going on?? Does this person know what they are doing? So then she tell

Nutrition, Psychology, Labwork, Oh My!

So today has been a busy (but productive) one! I had my nutritionist consult this morning and got a lot of good info, and then I stopped downstairs at a bariatric products shop and got some chewable vitamins. I admit, I didn't quite know what I was doing when looking at the vitamins (SO many choices) but I tried to choose a good multi vitamin that had a high dose of folic acid (for about 20 bucks).   I then spent a good portion of the day (while at work, lol) making my other appointments. I wa

Back To The Gym...

Today will be my first day back at the gym in months. I hope to walk for 30-45 minutes. I am trying to get into a good pre-op workout routine that I will be able to maintain post-op. Also, the heat here in NC is insane today and to get a work out in, I will NEED to be indoors.   Side note: This morning I went to Buy Buy Baby to get a gift for a friend, normally a trip that would make me depressed for several reasons. But today, I was upbeat and excited to be there, because I now have hope tha

The Update

Wow, I have a huge update.   So, I'm doing it. I'm doing it!! Its going to have to be self pay, but its happening. My parents have agreed to pay for half, and my husband and I can cover the rest.   The patient care consultant said that I should be able to have the surgery within 4-6 weeks if all the testing comes back okay. I have already scheduled my nutritional consult. I tried to schedule the psychological but the first person I called didn't take my health insurance and it was going to

Never Thought I'd Be Excited About Getting A New Scale..

Well, like the title says, I got a new scale! It is a Weight Watchers brand scale that is digital and calculates all kinds of things like weight (of course), body fat percentage, water percentage, bone mass, and BMI. It even lets you store up to 4 "users" with your height, age, and gender. Not sure how precise all the percentages are for under $30 but I think its pretty cool. And, I had a 20% off Bed Bath and Beyond coupon   The scale is kinda a big deal because prior to starting my lap-band

2 Blog Entries In 2 Days. Woohoo :)

Okay so this is the update. I have my consult scheduled for FRIDAY! Excited. Like I mentioned in previous thread post, I found out that my United Healthcare policy does not cover WLS of any kind. But with my employer, not at all surprised. Sigh...   Anyway, I will be talking to the case manager on Friday about self-pay options, but I still plan on getting my doctor to write a preauthorization letter just to see what happens.   For anyone interested, I have 36 BMI and relatively minor comorb

My First Blog Entry

Hey everyone!   My name is Meredith and I am at the beginning of this journey. So far I have attended the info session and thats about it, lol! Well, I also submitted my insurance information (United Healthcare) to my surgeon's office so hopefully they will be calling me soon to set up my initial consultation.   When I called my insurance company the other day they told me that weight loss surgery is not covered under my plan, but that my doctor could submit a preauthorization letter. I am

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