babycheeks
9/29/08-
Where to begin. I started looking into weight loss sugery back in 2001. I can say that i was ashamed to talk to my doctor about it so i continued to do diet afer diet. It wasnt until recently that i decided to take ahold of myself and talk with my doctor. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2006, and will be undergoing surgery for venous reflux in both legs OCt 23, 2008. I have had the opportunity to talk with a few people near me who have had the wls and with much consideration, have decided to go down that journey. A journey that began at Highland Hospital, July 31, 2008 for a 3 hour seminar. My beginning weight is now 268.8. I have yet to see below 200 in over 14 yrs. I had gained alot of weight when i was pregnant with my son, and then even more when i took depo pervara shots. I have seen 300 in the past, but managed to lose down to 219 to only regain some of the weight back. Im ready to change for my health, and for my son.
*******update-- overview of my journey thus far*************
July 31 2008- Meeting for WLS Seminar
Aug 22- Met with PCP to go over diet history and submit to HIghland Hospital
Aug 27- Had Abdominal ultrasound-- results-- no gallstones, fatty liver
Sep 24- Got my first nutrional appointment seminar
Sept 26- My psych eval- I have been cleared for surgery
Oct 21- 2nd nutritional appointment 1 on 1
Nov 17- 3rd nutrional appointment 1 on 1 met my insurance requirement- down to 258
Feb 5, 2009- Was delayed in meeting with the PCP due to weather, but I made it-- my weight is now 250 and a surgery date is scheduled for March 27, 2009
Feb 17- I received my insurance approval!!!!!!
Mar 26- Well,, i made it this far...tomorrow is my surgery at 7:30 a.m. I will update as much as possible.
Mar 27- Surgery Date- set for 7:30 a.m.
