mronurse
Back at home
Nov 16, 2008
Two Days Left
Oct 19, 2008
My daughter stayed at home...she couldnt miss anymore days of school and she couldnt get anymore days off from work...she hasnt been long returned from a trip to Arkansas attending a family reunion with her dad and sisters and brothers....so she had no more free time left...thats ok though, I speak to her several times a day. She is staying with my brother, I was jsuta bit uncomfortable with her staying at home alone...I know she'll be 18 in a couple months, but we will be gone a week and I didnt want her in that big house alone...not safe...never know who's watching her come home late and leave early.
I am still a bit nervous, but I keep telling myself that God has my back and I have to trust him. My dad's wife and my aunt had this surgery too. My dads wife had it on Thursday (three days ago) in Texas, My aunt had it Friday (two days ago) in Washington and I am having it Tuesday here in Phoenix. Both are doing well....with some exceptions from the expected pain and some mild nausea.
I am just ready to get this done and be on my way home and to my new life.
Ok...I guess I'll go now....I'll update you again after my surgery.
Getting closer
Oct 14, 2008
I am so grateful to the Lord for granting me this opportunity to change something that I have made such a mess of. How and why did this happen? I am hoping to find out in the next year.
Thank you God
I saw this little story on someone elses page and thought it was very cute, her name is Denise. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did:
And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. And Satan created McDonald's. And McDonald's brought forth the 99-cent double cheeseburger. And Satan said to Man, "You want fries with that?" And Man said, "Super-size them," and Man gained pounds. And God created the healthful yogurt, that Woman might keep her figure that Man found so fair. And Satan froze the yogurt, and he brought forth chocolate, nuts, and brightly colored sprinkle candy to put on the yogurt. And Woman gained pounds. And God said, "Try my crispy fresh salad." And Satan brought forth creamy dressings, bacon bits, and shredded cheese. And there was ice cream for dessert. And Woman gained pounds. And God said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil with which to cook them." And Satan brought forth chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained pounds and his bad cholesterol went through the roof. And God brought forth running shoes and Man resolved to lose those extra pounds. And Satan brought forth cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil to change the channels between ESPN and ESPN2. And Man gained pounds. And God said, "You're running up the score, Satan." And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And he created sour cream dip also. And Man clutched his remote control and ate potato chips swaddled in cholesterol. And Satan saw and said, "It is good. " And Man became morbidly obese with a BMI of 70. And God sighed and created Gastric Bypass surgery. And Satan chuckled and created HMOs...
WHAT IS THE DEAL!!
Oct 11, 2008
and thought that I would visit my favorite site to look through some of the profiles for some encouragement....but then I got angry! 
You see, what I do is look at the before and after photos, and when someone peaks my attention...maybe they weighed what I weigh or maybe live in the same state or maybe we have the same kind of carreer or whatever, I click that picture...what angers me is to click the picture and have NO POSTS!! no story, no history..nothing!!
Why are you here?!? Ok...you came here for the same reason most of us did, to see others progress, to get information to help you make the decision to have or not have the surgery. You looked at other peoples stories, trials, tribulations and successes. ...You made your decision, you had the surgery and you left nothing behind to help others through their journey...That's really selfish and truley sucks...so I guess what I'm trying to say in my own way is....I know it's too late for the ones I am talking about, as most are long gone from the site, but for those of you who still frequent the site...remember whay you came the first time...and leave something to encourage others...pictures a story or something...
Thank you...thank you very much
~Elvis~
Time Is Getting Closer
Oct 02, 2008
My surgery date is fast approaching and the nervous gitter bugs are starting to set in. You wouldnt believe all of the things that have come into my head about this surgery like...I wonder while I'm under if I I'll be farting or snoring, I mean I do it when I sleep at home...
Just a little humor...sorry!
I know that it is normal to have some "Pre-Op" gitters, But the idea of death will scare anyone...well at least me because I have three reasons to live...my son, my daughter and my husband....They dont want me to know, but I dont think they could get along without me 
I know...I know... I believe in God and I also beleive that he didnt get me this far to turn his back on me now...I mean if he were gonna take me, He could've done it...well...yesterday, or last week. However, I am also human, and I do have fears, and...well...surgery is one of them. Not just this one but all surgery. Isnt that funny...and I am a Nurse :-)
I think that actually may be the reason why I am so afraid...'cause I know what goes on when we go to sleep in an "OR". I just want you all to pray for me. Soon I will see you all on the losers side!!!!
Scared!!
But still grateful!!
Pre-Op Testing
Sep 23, 2008
That really messes things up because I have to figure out what to do with my children for an extra week now. I know they are older, but they need to go to school and my husband and I take them, they have to be picked up because of extra curricular activities after school.
Oh well.....I'll figure it all out.
Getting Mentally Ready
Sep 21, 2008
Still grateful to God!
Surgery Date
Sep 20, 2008
I am so Thankful and grateful to God. I am getting a second chance. Getting back what I have allowed the enemy to steal from me!
I Got Approved
Sep 10, 2008
Approved, approved, approved, approved, approved!!!
United Health Care approved me in a week. I submitted paperwork on a Tuesday, got a response from the Dr. office that they needed one more year of proof of obesity to meet the "5 years of obesity qualifier" I called a hospital in Arkansas where I used to live and got some paperwork faxed to me.
My husband faxed it to Kolleen at Dr. Fang's office for me on Friday and I got the call that I was approved on Tuesday afternoon! Talk about being about business. Kolleen and United Healthcare are awesome!!!
I think I cried all day
Thank You Jesus!
Now I just have to wait on the surgery date.
