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Day Dreamer's Blog

A blog by Day Dreamer in General

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Un-break my heart

You get this surgery because you want a better life for yourself and your family. But what happens when your spouse doesn't want a better life for anyone except themself? How much do you take before you just throw in the towel?   I had my VSG on Monday 6/6/11. Things were rough, I stayed in the hospital 5 days instead of 1. During my 5 days in the hospital I saw my spouse maybe 45 minutes total. He was too busy swimming at the hotel, shopping at the mall and eating out. He says he was kee

Pre Surgery Thoughts

Well here it is.. my day is quickly approaching. June 6th, Monday and the countdown is on. OK well the countdown was on since approval LOL but this is the T-minus 72 hours type of countdown!! So my knees are knocking - well as best they can with these wonderful thick thighs blocking the way hahaha! My feet are tapping like mad under my desk. My mind is racing with thoughts - some good, some scary. Debating whether or not to write my final good-bye's - just in case! I mean, there is so much going

6 lbs gone, so quit?

WHAT? I told my DH that I lost 6 lbs on my pre-op diet and his response; "Awesome, now you don't need the surgery!" WTH did he fall and bump his head?!?! 6 singular pounds and I should quit this multi-year process? WOW. I am so disappointed.   Top that with the stress of surgery in one week and yeah - I am frazzled. Sigh!

Reality sets in...

And so my story really begins: I got my date June 6th! I suppose I made it seem like I would never get approved, but that was mostly fear. I was psyching myself up to be let down. Well guess what, no let down! I got my date and I started my 2 week pre op diet. Nothing left to stop me but myself.   I am excited and scared. Wish me luck and I will keep you updated!   I <3 VST - you guys have helped me so much.... thank you all! <3 <3   Xox! Heather

My horrifying EGD

Yeah I was nervous but this went above and beyond nerves. My hubby drove me to the hospital. I was quickly taken back for pre op prep because the Dr was earlier (Go Him!) and he could see me earlier than expected. The first issue was my blood pressure - a whopping 146/98 HOLY COW~! I never run that high - ever. Some deep breathing and a few minutes later I was being wheeled into the OR. They put the mouth block in and start the drugs. The Dr comes in and ask if I still want the VSG - oh heck

Anthem BCBS (Cali) Approved *whew*

After all the bad things I heard about Anthem BC BS, I was worried I would not get approved. I was barely at BMI and with no co-mo's, so yeah, my nerves were going crazy. Today I get the notice that my surgery was approved!! YAY! My Dr's office hasn't even called me yet. I got the news right from my insurance. Here is the crazy part: Anthem said the claim was submitted for approval on 3/29 and was approved on 4/01! WOW...That is less than one week for an approval turn around. Amazing. So now

Are my goals out of whack?

After reading so many comments about people being near their goal weight, I have to question my own goal weight. The Dr asked me what I thought my goal weight should be based on what I believe my bone size (I said medium). So anyway I currently weigh 265 ish and I am 5'8" ish. I told the Dr that my goal was 160-170 and he smiled. He did not disagree.   I wouldn't mind getting back to 145-150 lbs but wonder if that is "too thin". I would rather be 170 and very fit. Since I recently had spina

Surgery Angels

If you have been on OH, you probably noticed they have "surgery angels". These angels keep everyone else updated on the progress of the patient. I think this is a great idea and wish we could do this on VST easily. (Right now you could post a comment/update on their profile or the surgery date thread.)   I have gotten close to quite a few people on here and it makes me nervous when they leave for surgery and we have no update for a week (or more - or never hear from them again). I under

Pipe Dreams and other nonesense

Friday is my one-stop stopping appointment. Bluegrass did a basic overview of my insurance plan to make sure I fit the requirements. Everything else will be done in their office on Friday: Weigh-in, lab work, psych, nut and whatever else they deem fit. I like the idea of one-stop shopping. I have seen people running around to different doctors to get everything done, and it seems very stressful. The bariatric groups gather the info and submit it all to insurance for me. I can dig it. The har

The voices that hold you back.. part 1

Part 1 - voice: self   Muted laughter from behind the cubicles. Was it about me? I thought I looked cute today. Make a beeline for the ladies room, only to check the mirror and see a fat girl staring back at me. “Who are you?” I ask. She mocks me, “Who are you?” We both look down; sadness comes over. Cute? No. What was I thinking? I make my way back to my cubicles and work in silence.   What makes women so mean? We are all even right? Not so much. The easy a

Black Eye

Well technically I do not have a black eye but it is more of way of saying I keep beating myself up. If you have read my blogs/post before, you know I have to maintain or gain (maybe 5lbs) to make BMI for insurance approval. My weight fluctuates on a daily basis, which is disheartening. Last night the insurance coordinator asked me my weight again and I felt so bad when she said you need to make BMI. I know ..Why is it that my whole life I have gained, gained, gained and now when I need to gai

Questions.. so many questions

So I am doing my research and bouncing back-forth between the Band and the Sleeve. I have some questions and would appreciate any feedback possible!!   - How does the Dr remove the CO2 after the surgery? - What do you if you have "trapped" CO2 post surgery? - Do they test you for leaks before you leave the hospital? (US Dr and COE Hospital) - Are there post op leak test? - How will I know if I have a possible leak? - Do you leave the hospital with antibiotics? Pain meds? Can you even swa

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