misstilly
What a difference
Aug 06, 2008
The loss of 80 pounds makes. I know I haven't been good about keeeping up my blog and I am sorry if anyone has noticed. I will give everyone a run down now in what has happened these last 7 months. I started walking about 2 weeks after surgery short distances at first then by March I was walking 4 miles in 40-45 minutes. I then decided that I should join a gym of some sort. So March 17 I joind "Slender You" they have regular weighted gym machines for circuit training and also motorized toning beds. Istarted losing inches fast it seemed and the weight was coming off as well. I started to run on the treadmill and found that I really liked it so June 1st I did my first 5K race and came in 3rd for my age division (50-54 yr olds) I was absoulutly shocked, so I went home after the race a signed up for another one the end of June and came in 2nd in age division on that one. July I didn't do any races cause I was having problems with this rash I couldn't get rid of, come to find out I had poison ivy and scabies. WTH I got scabies from I don;t know , but let me tell you they are itchy. I am now over the scabies and am doing another race Aug 9. I am also trying to decide if I have a 10k race in me. there is one the beginning of Ocotber that I would like to do. I think I am just going to go for it like I did with the 5K and see what happens, I just want to finish it. So now I ahve everyone updated on my road to a new me. Oh the most exciting thing that happened was that I was asked to be in a infomercial for Slender You. I did do it and I don't know yet when it will air. I do know that it will be on the Oxygen Network which is bad cause I don;t get that station. I'm sure I can get someone to tape it for me. Well that is all for now. Take Care everyone .
Tomorrow is my Birthday
Jan 19, 2008
Well it is finally here, I can't believe it. I thought it would never come. I am nervous, but not about the surgery, about what comes after the surgery. I know it is going to be a little hard but I am up for it. I have done all my prep work and have my bag all packed now I just got to get my head to stop thinking and relax. I am going to try to get some sleep but I don;t think I will get much. I am afraid I won;t here my alarm and not get up in time to get to the hospital. By this time tomorrow night I will be a new person, so watch out world her I come.
Pre-op Appointment
Jan 14, 2008
Well I did my preop at the hospital today. I also had my appt with the Nut. I got samples of unjury protien powder from the Nut and also some vitamins. That appt went pretty good it was about an hour. Then I went to the hospital and that took forever, they were behind to begin with then I had to have a EKG, Chest Xray, Lab work, Anestesia consult and Respotoray. We finally left the hosptial about 2:30 after being there since 8:30. Oh well it is all over now, just have towait til next Monday Jan 21, 6:00 am then my real adventure will start or should I say my rebirth.
Pre-op Surgeon Visit
Jan 09, 2008
Well today my hubby and I had my last preop visit before surgery. I got a few questions answered by the doctor, the rest I will have to wait for the Nut appt. next Monday (Jan 14). I really feel confident with my surgeon, but I am still nervous. I really wish I could snap my fingers and the surgery would be over with and I would be home. I know that everything will be fine but I still am nervous.
Got a Date!!!!
Dec 17, 2007
Well i talked to the insurance company on Friday and found out that I was approved. So today called the doctor and they called me back with all my appointments.
1. Preop meeting with surgeon 1/9
2. Nut appoint and Hospital paperwork 1/14
3. Surgery - 1/21
I am so excited and nervous. I was approved relativily fast, but I didn't think so when I was waiting to hear. I'm glad that part is behind me now I can concentrate on getting ready for my new life to begin
1. Preop meeting with surgeon 1/9
2. Nut appoint and Hospital paperwork 1/14
3. Surgery - 1/21
I am so excited and nervous. I was approved relativily fast, but I didn't think so when I was waiting to hear. I'm glad that part is behind me now I can concentrate on getting ready for my new life to begin
Paperwork
Nov 28, 2007
Called the Doctor's office today to see if they had mailed my paperwork off to the insurance company and got the same reply as last week - "that they didn't have my pschy eval or my ultra sound results." I told them that my last psych was on Nov 12 and the doctor assured me that they would have his results to them no later than that Wednesday and that I had brought in my ultrasound results to them. After looking thru my file they found everything and said it would be sent out on Thursday. so I guess I wait until next week to call the insurance company. I was hoping to hear something before the holidays, but probably not. Good things ome to those who wait.
2nd Psych Appt
Nov 12, 2007
I had my 2nd appt. today and everything went well. He said he felt I was a good canidate for surgery and gave me the go ahead, now it will be the insurance waiting game. I have got everything else done that the surgeon required, so now wait.
Psyc Appt
Nov 05, 2007
Well I had my Psych appt. today. I had to take 2 tests and talked to the Psychologist for a while and he wanted me to make another appt. for next week to go over the tests. I hate to take test like that I 'm so afraid that I will answer wrong. I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens with him. My next appt is with the Nut on Wednesday.
First Drs. Appointment
Oct 23, 2007
I had my very first Drs. appointment today and all went well. 
I have got some of the my appointments scheduled, just need to find a Psych in my area. I am going to try to log my journey here my friends can follow and guide me.
I have got some of the my appointments scheduled, just need to find a Psych in my area. I am going to try to log my journey here my friends can follow and guide me.
