jus2sexy
8/23/04 I am a 31yr old mother of 1. I have a beautiful 10yr old who is the love of my LIFE. She has compromized with me on so many things because of my obesity. I want to live longer to guide and be there for her through life's journey. I want to be able to enjoy life to the fulliest. I only just begun, but I know life will be rewarding for me and my little girl.I recently decided to go through with the surgery. After a number of doctor searches I have chosen to try Dr Hans Schmidt. I really was looking for a doctor with experience. I am scheduled to attend my first seminar on September 15. What really made me make my appointment, was I recently had blood work done and my PCP told me my cholestrol was 276(scary). He didn't bother to tell me that this could result into a heart attack. After hours of research on Cholestrol that is what I've found. I know 100% that I want to have this surgery. I'm just scared they might tell me that I don't have enough medical problems to get appoved or I'm not fat enough (yeah, right) So I'm starting my journey with prayers for a FREE me. If anyone has been a patient of Dr. Hans Schmidt please, all feed back needed. If there are some people with stats like mine and have gotten approved please let me know. I need all the encouragement I can get.(I have to get approved)my stats are; wt=218 height=5'3 problems= high chlostrol, borderline diabetic, anemia,migranes,joint pain,. Family history of High blood pressure(i don't have it yet)
8/23/04 I am a 31yr old mother of 1. I have a beautiful 10yr old who is the love of my LIFE. She has compromized with me on so many things because of my obesity. I want to live longer to guide and be there for her through life's journey. I want to be able to enjoy life to the fulliest. I only just begun, but I know life will be rewarding for me and my little girl.I recently decided to go through with the surgery. After a number of doctor searches I have chosen to try Dr Hans Schmidt. I really was looking for a doctor with experience. I am scheduled to attend my first seminar on September 15. What really made me make my appointment, was I recently had blood work done and my PCP told me my cholestrol was 276(scary). He didn't bother to tell me that this could result into a heart attack. After hours of research on Cholestrol that is what I've found. I know 100% that I want to have this surgery. I'm just scared they might tell me that I don't have enough medical problems to get appoved or I'm not fat enough (yeah, right) So I'm starting my journey with prayers for a FREE me. If anyone has been a patient of Dr. Hans Schmidt please, all feed back needed. If there are some people with stats like mine and have gotten approved please let me know. I need all the encouragement I can get.(I have to get approved)my stats are; wt=218 height=5'3 problems= high chlostrol, borderline diabetic, anemia,migranes,joint pain,. Family history of High blood pressure(i don't have it yet)
8/31/04 Hey everyone! I'm just here patiently awaiting Dr. Schmidt info seminar. It seems like it's taking forever. I just really want to get everything started so I can at least have the surgery by the end of the year. Next year I plan on taking my daughter, along with my nieces to Walt Disney World for a week. I want my body to be healed and already to go. I haven't wore a pair of shorts in 7yrs. That would be a dream come true. hopefully I will be able to walk all day and not get tired. Well two weeks to go...see you then
9/21/04 Well today I had my consult with Dr. Trivedi. He was wonderful. All the good things everyone has said about him was true. He was very imformative. I just got this really good vibe from him. He took his time and was relaxed, unlike most doctors when they get into the room with you there rushing to get out. Not Dr. Trivedi he took his time. He answerd every question I had even though he a already answered them when he was telling me about the procedures. Believe it or not They asked me if I wanted to Select a surgery date...I picked December 1st. I'm not going to get to excited just yet. I know that my insurance still has to approve me. Today I made my psych consult for October 18th. At the Hackensack Hospital. I'm going the see the Nutritionist this Thursday at the doctors office. So that will be out the way. i need to get the sleep study. I will try to make an appointment for that tomorrow. well guys I'm on my way!
9/24/04 I was able to save money...lol I didn't have to see the Nutritionist like I thought. I thought that it was mandatory, but it wasn't. Today i have to see my PCP hopefully he will refer me to a Pulmonologist(how ever you spell it). And we can go from there. so until next time....
10/04/04 It's me!!!! Where in the world shall I begin. So much has happen. In my last note I stated that I would not have to see the Nutritionist. Well I have a pending case number(woohoo). I spoke with my case manager and she told me I did have to have a consult with the Nutritionist (there goes 50 bucks..lol). So I have an appointment with her on the 14th. This is really going to be a busy month.
I went today to see my Orthopedic Doctor, because I have been having a lot of pain in my right leg. He said that the results from my X-Rays shows that I have to much bone Density???? and not enough bone Marrow?? of course he has me scared. He scheduled me to see an Endocrinolgist. I have that appointment on Monday the 11th. Mean while I have an appt. to have a bone density test on Friday the 8th, along with an eval for Sleep Apnea. On the 18th I have my Psych Eval. On the 25th I have to go back to see my Orthopedic Surgeon. So I have a very busy month. Good thing I have the days that I can take of work, and still get paid. So that's five doctors visit and one Radiology visit in one month...boy! And I still have to do my pre-opts. I just pray and ask the LORD to carry me through this journey. I know that he is walking with me, but I need him to carry me.
I sought the LORD, and he heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears.
-Psalm 34-4
10/5/04 My doctor prescribed Celebrex and I had to get the insurance approval. Everything has went swell. I got approved for 6 months.
10/9/04 Well, I went to my appointments this week. I had my bone density test yesterday. It went really well, I was in and out of there in 15 min. I thought I was going to have to stay there longer. I was happy about that. My morning was crazy I woke up with an abses(think that's how you spell it). So I had to race too the dentist for some penicillin and pain meds.
I managed to make it to HUMC for my cunsult for Sleep Apnea. I met with the Dr. he was very helpful in getting me to understand what sleep apnea is and how it can be treated. He explained the procedure and the test involved. I agreed to do the quicker study. So now I have to wait for them to call me and set up which night I want to stay. I also have to make an appointment to have Pulmonary Test done. This is really a busy month. whooosh! I still have to see the Endocrinologist, and the Nutritionist. I also have to have my Psych Eval. And not to forget I have to go back to the Orthpedic.
10/14/04 hey...... i'm back not feeling to good today. my leg is really giving me trouble today. I met with the Endocrinologist on 10/11. It was a short visit because my bone density test wasn't complete and he really needed that to figure out why I have so much pain in my legs. So he ordered some blood work and urine test. I have to take him back 24hrs worth of urine. he gave me this jug to use and bring back soon as I can. He also gave me Lidocaine Patches 5%. they worked like magic. You put them on for 12hrs and off for 12hrs. It really does the trick. To night I am scheduled to see the Nutritionist at 6pm today. I also got my appt. for the sleep study. I have that appt. next Friday at 9pm. I finally see the psych on Monday the 18th. this is very stressful and tiring. You have so many appts to keep up with. October has really been my busiest month. I've seen doctors 6 times this monthand still have to more appts before months end. I have been to the hospital 4 times for test and evaluations. I just know that this is all going to be worth it in the long run. It's a good thing I have days on my job to be able to do all these things. I know that all this is just bringing me a step closer to my sucessful weight loss. So it's worth all the appts. All the hospital visits.
10/15/04 well, I went to my meeting with the Nutritionist. Every thing went ok. She gave me some very helpful information. So this brings me one step closer. Monday it's off to the Psycologist.
10/23/04 Well, I had my sleep study last night. It did not go so well. For some reason I could not fall asleep. I tossed...I turned and nothing happen I think i might had fallen a sleep for about 10 min. The tech told me that the doctoe will probaly have me to retake it. oh well, we'll see.....
10/31/04 HAPPY HALLOWEEN It's been awhile and since my last up date. I went to the Endocrinologist last Thursday(10/28) and he told me that I have a bone disease. He wasn't sure of the type I had, so he's going to get back to me this week. After he go over some numbers and talk with some peers. So I'll just sit back and wait. He also dignosed me with Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome. My cholestrol has gone up even higher(282). The doctor wants to wait and see if I get approved for surgery first.
My Surgeon office called this week and told my that they was submitting my info to my insurance company. My insurance company requires a psych eval that I will have tomorrow. I guess being that my surgery is a month away they want to speed things along. so I will update tomorrow. GOD BLESS.
LET US THERFORE COME BOLDLY UNTO
THE THRONE OF GRACE, THAT WE MAY
OBTAIN MERCY, AND FIND GRACE TO
HELP IN TIME OF NEED... HEBREWS 4-16
11/2/04 Had psych eval yesterday. It went smoothly. I had to meet with a social worker and then with the doctor. I met with the SW for about 45min. and the doctor for only 15min. The doctor only asked me questions to see if I understood the pros and cons. With that said, I passed the test. So now my info will be sent and I'm one day closer to my approval.
11/2/04 I'M APPROVVVVVVVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!
Can you believe that right after I posted above I got a phone call from my surgeon saying I was approved.
11/7/04 I spoke with my surgeons office and I'm scheduled to have my PAT's on the 18th. Things are really starting to move along. I have started researching the do's and don't for post-op. I'm trying to find a routine that will help my first couple of days home. I went to Costco today with my best friend. While there i just went around looking for things that i'm going to need when I come home from the hospital. The prices was pretty good. So now I have an idea of what I'm going to spend. Hoping to get some picture up real soon. I emailed them in so we'll see. So until next time see yahhh!
11/27/04
I haven't updated in weeks...lol. As always much has happened. I have been training a tempt to take my place while away. So far so good the lady catches on really fast. On Monday I was so upset, because I recieved a call from my pulmonalogist saying that I had to retake my sleeptudy before he gives me clearance for surgery. I was So pissed off at him. I told him how come they waited a week before my surgery and relized I need to retake the test. Of course you know that didn't sit to well with me. After arguing with the doctor on the phone he put me threw to the scheduling department, which told me they where booked up. So of course this pissed me off further. So they decided to have me on "stand by". Which didn't do anything for my nerves (a week before surgery).
So there I was, to my surprise they called me Friday afternoon and said someone cancelled. So I spent last night in the hospital. This time I took two Tylenol PM and they worked like a charm...lol And yes I do have sleep apnea, who would have thought. So they are going to call me Monday to set up for a cpap machine. Oh well we'll see. On Tuesday I have to visit the Dr. again, so I'll update then.
11/30/04
Today my cpap machine was delivered and I'm all set to go. Tomorrow I will food shop and get the little extra things I need. so until tomorrow..
12/6/2004 I'M HOME!!!!
I had my surgery on Dec 2 and everything went well.I went in Praying and came out Praying. I woke up with minimal pain(Thank You JESUS). The doctor told me that everything went well. The only thing is I had alot of trouble sleeping in the hospital. It seemed like every time I dosed off they where waking me up for something. But I'm home now. I had spiked a fever on Friday, by Saturday everything was alright for me to come home. I am extremely happy that I didn't need a blood transfusion, like the doctor thought.
Since I'v been home it's a struggle to get my liquids in. Ishould be at 4oz every hour. I find my self 4oz every two to three hours. The worst thing so far is I have pain in one of my incisions more than the others. I am also coughing alot,and boy does this hurt. I guess I have alot of mucous in my chest.
Im scheduled to see my surgeon on tomorrow. Which will only be five days after surgery(I thought it's suppose to be seven days) I guess it's because on Thursdays he's in surgery. I can't stand the sight of food. It's not that I want it, I just don't like to look at it :rofl: other than that everything is good
All Glory and Honor be to GOD, who has brought me this far and I know he will continue to have Mercy and Grace over my life. Thanks for all the prayers that went up because truly blessing has come down.Thanks for all the love that has been shown thus far family.
12/10/04
Well I'm back....good news and bad news. Of course some good news first I went to see my surgeon this week for my post-op visit. Everything went well. He removed my surgery tape. Boy did I think it was going to hurt. I didn't even feel it come off...lol . I was telling him how I wanted to stay home as long as possible. Now for the finaley...drum roll please.....18lbs gone forever....YES!!!! that's in a week. If I keep this up all my weight will be gone in a month...lol. Now the not so good news. By that night I started getting bad pains in my stomach when I drink water. Not when I drink apple juice of Gatorade, just water. I thought this seems weird?? How come I can drink all these other things and not water. I called the doctor and he told me to go back to day one. And if this persist to have him paged and he will meet me at the hospital. I go and crush me some ice and eat it NO PAIN..I drink this bottle water that I have and guess what.....pain. So then it Dawned on me maybe it's this water that I'm drinking. So read the label and it says "purified water" with minerals added. I'm thinking it's spring water..NOT...lol So for know I'm just drinking tap water until I get a chanced to go to the supermarket. My stomach started feeling better and I was able to eat 4oz of MASHED POTATOES!!!! This is my first real meal since I've started. It felt so good. So in the morning I'm going to try oatmeal. Oh one last thing. The tap waters made my stomach feel just fine, so i won't have to call mu surgeon after all......GOD BLESS
I'm late with this update..lol Well, I'm two weeks out and still trying to tolerate water. I've tried spring water, tap water you name it i can't stomach it. If I put tap water with apple juice or cranberry juice. I can drink it.hmmmmm Strange. So in order to get my fluids in I have to mix tap water with a little juice and freeze it until it becomes slushy, THEN I can enjoy it. It taste like steak to me....lol I'm down 24lbs, YES!!!!!!!
1/25/04
It's been awhile, I must admit that I did get addicted to the scale...lol I had my daughter to hide it from me. Over the weekend I was feel THIN. I asked her to give me the scale and she claimed she didn't know where she put it...lol It was all good. So I told her that by February 1st I want it.
Health wise everything has been wonderful. No complaints what so ever. People at work are telling me how good I look. I must say it feels soo good.I'm in desprite need of new clothing, but I refuse until it's time for my vacation in March. Boy I can't wait. Until next time......
Don't Stop Living
I'm not afraid to die,
I'm afraid of not Living.
Dying is inevitable, It's
out of my control.
I accept dieing as a reality of
life. But the ability to Live
while I'm here I have control
over that. I'm afraid I will
live like a fool, and allow
circumstances to rob me of my
life. then die in regret. Having
lived like a fool, because I missed
my oppurtunities.
- Bishop T.D. Jakes.
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." The road
to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop
called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Graves,
caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you
have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance
called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called
Success.
Have a blessed day and may God be with you always.
