rtravis
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rtravis 17 years, 8 months ago
Well I made it through. The staff at Forest Health were wonderful. I am still in a lot of pain. I am on the losing end now. I got back to me presurgery weight today. I had gotten down to 250 before surgery an gained 10 lbs of water right after. I am having a hard time eating and drinking. I have no appetite. I look like I suffered the wrong end of a royal beat down. I am bruised from my chest down the prettiest purple & black. I have alot of gas pains still and I am so tired. I want some potato soup. Anyone have any good full liquid recipes. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
Kori M. 17 years, 8 months ago
Awww, Rebecca we're gonna have the same birthday I'm so excited for you......soon we will be on the losing side...keep me posted. I KNOW you will have and uneventful surgery and quick healing. Take care.
Kelly Jo W. 17 years, 8 months ago
Best of luck on your surgery! I hope your recovery is swift and uneventful!
rtravis 17 years, 8 months ago
I want to thank everyone for you well wishes and encouragement. I am coming down to the wire now, surprisingly I am not quite as nervous as I was. I felt like I went through a mourning period for my former life so to speak. I got very depressed for a few days. I feel that this is more of a life changing step than my marriage, kids and careers. It took 1 year of research before I would even contact a doctor then 1 year of hassles before I could get it approved by my insurance company. I have to be at the hospital 7:30 Tuesday morning and my surgery is #2 so they say it should be around 9:30 am. My college professors have all been amazing, they have provided me with my work ahead of time so that I won't fall too far behind. And will let me catch up. Your support means more than I can express. Thank you.
rtravis 17 years, 8 months ago
I want to thank everyone for you well wishes and encouragement. I am coming down to the wire now, surprisingly I am not quite as nervous as I was. I felt like I went through a mourning period for my former life so to speak. I got very depressed for a few days. I feel that this is more of a life changing step than my marriage, kids and careers. It took 1 year of research before I would even contact a doctor then 1 year of hassles before I could get it approved by my insurance company. I have to be at the hospital 7:30 Tuesday morning and my surgery is #2 so they say it should be around 9:30 am. My college professors have all been amazing, they have provided me with my work ahead of time so that I won't fall too far behind. And will let me catch up. Your support means more than I can express. Thank you.
rtravis 17 years, 8 months ago
I want to thank everyone for you well wishes and encouragement. I am coming down to the wire now, surprisingly I am not quite as nervous as I was. I felt like I went through a mourning period for my former life so to speak. I got very depressed for a few days. I feel that this is more of a life changing step than my marriage, kids and careers. It took 1 year of research before I would even contact a doctor then 1 year of hassles before I could get it approved by my insurance company. I have to be at the hospital 7:30 Tuesday morning and my surgery is #2 so they say it should be around 9:30 am. My college professors have all been amazing, they have provided me with my work ahead of time so that I won't fall too far behind. And will let me catch up. Your support means more than I can express. Thank you.
Cyndi M. 17 years, 8 months ago
~~~~~~CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery. Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -115.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1087435160
aleks1381 17 years, 9 months ago
Good luck to you. Hope everything goes well .I am having my suregery on the 28th of august.Be strong and we will get to the other side better the anyone else.....God bless you....
rtravis 17 years, 9 months ago
Well here is my story. I started this journey over a year ago. I had Care Choices insurance and they were making me go to a surgeon that has only 150 RNY surgeries. I wasn't comfortable with that at all. After talking with Dr. Schram and the insurance gals at Forest Health and discussing my options my husband changed insurances at work. I was so comfortable with Dr. Schram. I submitted everything ( I had done all the testing with the other insurance), I was approved immediately. I had to wait for a surgery date until the new insurance actually took effect. I got the call for Sept. 5 and my heart just about came through my chest. OH MY GOD this could really happen..... Then I went to my pre surgery testing and now it is even more real. I am nervous to say the least. Excited anticipation too. Am I doing the right thing. My mind says yes I am and that this is just all nerves. I really appreciate the notes of support. I am going to a support group tonight too. I never had a weight problem until I was in my mid 20's and my thyroid quit working. It has been a battle ever since. Yo yo dieting, and never keeping off the pounds for more than a few months at a time. I am hopefull, I have dreams that I go through all of this follow the diet religiously and never loose an ounce. I have just over 2 weeks now and I have to increase my protein intake before surgery because my protein level is too low. So I have started on the suppliments. They aren't too bad. I am pleasantly surprised. So now i wait for Sept 5 and finding out what time I am scheduled for.
