After all of that pre-surgery prep work, I didn’t get into the OR today. Something the doctors think may be MRSA was found on my stomach – so I am taking antibiotics and am rescheduled for March 1. Could have gotten in earlier I am sure but I was NOT missing our PENS @ Canes game on the 25th. Disappointed… Read more »
My doctor suggested that 2 days before the surgery I take a laxative. Well I have IBS thanks to the fibromyalgia and I tried a stool softener instead of an out right laxative in hopes to avoid the gas pain and urgency. No dice. I am sticking close to my bathroom til this passes. Good thing though I am not… Read more »
Like I needed another reason to hate Michael Vick. Recently Michael Vick was given the key to the city of Dallas. That is a WTF moment right there. During this event, Richard Hunter tried to ask Vick a question and share his story about saving one of the VICK dogs. Vick and his entourage met Mr. Hunter with abusive language,… Read more »
Lately, my dreams have been crazy. All over the place and pulling every emotion out of me. Luckily I do not remember them long after I wake – but I am waking up to a sense of “WHAT THE HELL?” they are just weird. This may be the pre-surgery jitters working out. It could be that Sidney hasn’t been on… Read more »
I have been scheduled for surgery. I go in 10 February in the afternoon to start the next chapter. I am so excited. I was afraid that it was going to be too close to the hockey game and I would have to wait until March. Hey – I have seats at Center Ice and NOTHING is stopping me from… Read more »
I got the call this morning that insurance came back approving the surgery. She told me it was the fastest she’d ever seen. Guess it is meant to be! I am so excited. I meet with the surgeon on Monday morning to set up a date for the actual surgery. I have read everything, done research out the wazoo and… Read more »
Monday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!) is my LAST (for real this time) general weight management appointment. By Wednesday stuff should be off to insurance for approval. Was told it can take up to 30 days … so I should be getting scheduled any time now. Reading “The REAL Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery” by Janeway, Sparks and Baker right now…. Read more »
Had another weight management appointment today. I have to have 6 of them before insurance will even look at me for WLS. Today was #5. It is all going pretty well. The attending doc told me I had good genes. Since I don’t have any health issues that usually come with being fat – I am pretty healthy for tipping… Read more »
I went to the WLS Support Group Meeting last Thursday night with LK. A lot of my fears were quelled. I spoke with several people who were pre-op – turns out all my wishywashiness is normal. Friday LK came home from work and told me that he wanted to change the way he deals with food as well. He isn’t… Read more »
I am childfree. No kids by choice. I was sure at age 5 that I never wanted children. At 27 I had my tubes tied, at 31 I had a full hysterectomy. Pushing 38 I am still certain. I came across this blog post that referenced this blog post and I since I thought it was an interesting idea I… Read more »