Struggles With-In.
· Fireflyx · 02/02/2012 22:24
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I feel like I'm losing steam lately. Don't get me wrong I'm still 100 % committed to this new lifestyle, I guess I just feel like there's soo many directions I'm being pulled in. It's getting easier to lose sight of myself. I'm focusing soo much on my nutrition and excersize, that It's starting to stress me out, and I can't understand why! I mean I want this for myself, I want to start living and expierence life for once, but at this point all I'm expierencing is appointment after appointment. Going to the gym, nutritionist, bariatric nurse, theripist, and what have you. And I know it's just part of the process and I'm really trying to push through but I feel like I'm going through this on my own. My support team (mom and sister) are great but they can't fully understand what I'm really doing with this change. I think I've been wayy too absent on the message boards and this site, maybe if i get more active I'll build my steam back up
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Re-learning Everything
· Fireflyx · 12/20/2011 21:40
It's been a couple weeks since my last post, I think I kind of was going through a "this is gonna take forever/what's the point!" phase. Glad that's over LOL. I had my first dietician appointment recently, it went really well. I was really excited to see the dietician too, I can't wait till it's just second nature to eat correctly. Although I'm embarrassed to admit that since the appointment I haven't made any changes It's partially financial reasons, and my lingering laziness! It's hard to muster up the motivation that I had earlier on in this process. I kinda feel like I'm letting myself down. But I did also have an exercise consult that went well also, and I'll be joining the programs exercise program. That won't start until January tho I don't know, I guess I'm still a little... disappointed I guess, that I wont be able to even see the surgeon for another 6 months. It just seems sooooooooo long. And I get it believe me, I need this time to make changes and prepare. Still doesn't make time go any faster
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At the starting...line?
· Fireflyx · 11/18/2011 05:38
Alright, so it's been months since I made the decision to have WLS. I did all of my homework, researched as I've never researched before & went to the seminar at Unity Hospital. Now tomorrow is my initial visit, and I'm super excited to get this process started. I'm also nervous. I know, I know. It's just the first step in all of this but it's still a big step. I'm ready to upgrade my life and lifestyle, I guess I'm just afraid I might be rejected. There's a lot to do with the insurance criteria, and the program criteria. I knew this process isn't an easy one but when you're set and ready to change you want it now! Lol. At least that's how I am. I know I shouldn't stress about it at this point, it's just new and soooooooo exciting! Well I'll leave it there for now. Future starts tomorrow!!
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The Long Journey Ahead.
· Fireflyx · 11/22/2011 20:51
First visit went very well! Got my handbook, or as they so affectionately refer to it as "the WLS bible" Lol. Learned a lot about the process ahead and got my questions answered so far. Now as per insurance approval I of course need the psych eval & tests, the weight diagnosis, and all that jazz. I'm fine with all of that, but the 6 months of structured weight loss!? Man it seems so long! I get it, I need that time with the dietician to re-learn habits and how to properly feed myself. But 6 months? That means it'll be at least 7 months before I'm even at the point to see the surgeon. I knew this wasn't gonna happen over night, and I completely understand the need for this process. But when I made this decision I figured it might go a bit faster. And all the other tests I have to do, sleep study, blood work, thyroid... the list goes on. Don't get me wrong I'm in no way complaining, well maybe a little I just can't wait to start my new life, the excitement is almost overwhelming at this point. But nothing worth doing is ever easy! I'm just glad I found this VSG forum, all the posts and stories really do help. They aren't kidding when they say support from others going through this is the most valuable resource! Just gotta learn patience now!!
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