On my way

May 21, 2008

5/08
Had my first appointment and looks like surgery will be scheduled for Nov/Dec because of insurance (6 months nutrionist counsel). Whatever i have to do to get to where i want to be! 
10/17/08
Had my last appointment with the nutritionist earlier in the month so I'm well on my way now. I just need 1 more thing from my doctor, then the PA  (Kevin) can submit it to the insurance company. I'm hoping all goes well so I can get a definite date. It's been such a long journey I thought it would never get to this point.
I just came back from vacation (Ocean city Maryland) and was thinking next year when i go back I'll be much lighter and will able to walk 3 flights of stairs without breathing a little heavy.
10/21/08
Well all my paperwork is in and is being submitted to healthnet today. Not sure how long it takes but when that is done I will get my date...
wooo  hooo
10/23/08
Kevin from Dr. Ehrlich's office just called and said my husband and I are approved for surgery. It was such a long road to get here. 6 months of nutrionist visits plus everything else Healthnet required.
Preop visit Nov. 20th
Surgery date is Dec 16th!!!
WOW!
11/21/08
Well my husband and I had our pre-op appointment yesterday in Bridgeport and got our 2 weeks worth of Optifast. Chocolate and Strawberry seemed to be the best choices from what i've read on the forum. Seems everything is in order for our surgery so far. I am so ready now since I know that everything is ready to go. My daughter also had a talk with Dr. Ehrlich and it seems she's right on track with her weight loss which was great to hear.
12/1/08
The day has arrived for the pre-op phase. Optifast here i come. First day isn't so bad so far, however my husband doesn't like the shakes, so i've been reading the blogs and got some great ideas to add to them to make them more tolerable for him. The routine is 4 shakes a day, 2 bars, raw veggies and broth maybe for dinner. We'll see how long the toleration lasts before i get tired of it.
12/14/08
Well here it is 2 days before surgery. I'm not nervous at all (at least not yet). I guess they're suppose to call tomorrow night to give me a time, hope it's early that way i'm in and out and home to rest before "The biggest loser finale". Yes I know, but i love the show. Clear liquids today and tomorrow. Pre-op stuff wasn't to bad, I got used to the shakes without adding stuff. That's it for now........soon i'll be on the other side of the bench!!
12/22/08
Well the surgery is done and overwith. Everyone is doing great! Spent the night in the hospital and what a good thing that was we were so sore. First week of clears was getting old, so when it was full liquids that was a nice change, can't wait for pureed stuff at least it's sort of food. Christmas is almost here and i won't be able to eat all the yummy appitizers, but that's ok, there's always next year. Now I am on the road to recovery and losing already. Wow feels great to lose!!
6/29/09
It's been awhile since i've written. Things are going up and down. Went to get a fill today and gained 3 lbs. Not good.
7/6/09
Stepped on the scale yesterday morning and it was below 200 lbs (199.8). Oh my god I was so excited. But I knew i'd be eating at my family picnic and would gain at least something. Needless to say I stepped on it again this morning and it was down further than the day before (197)... Hopefully this will continue. I am however going on vacation 7/13 - 7/19 so who knows what will happen there. I will definitly watch what i eat so i don't gain anything back. I can't remember the last time I weighed under 200 lbs.

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