- Username: sterlingfyre
- Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
- Member Since: 7/23/2008
- BMI: 58.1
- Surgery date scheduled
- Surgery Type: Lap Band (10/22/08)
- Surgeon: Darren Glass
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Looking Towards Tomorrow!!
October 8, 2008 3 days ago
Well, I started my liquid diet today, so it won't be that long of a wait ! But yesterday, I was eating everything I could get my hands on !! Now I know how a death row inmate must feel like when he gets his last meal !! I had a HUGE bowl of ice cream, (my BIGGEST weakness!!), before I went to bed also !! Just couldn't help myself, but that's all behind me now; right?
All in all, the day has passed by in a fairly smooth manner. I did have help from my friends who sent me messages & funny  emails  to encourage me forward. You all know who you are & I thank you from the bottom of my heart .
I still have no idea what time my surgery will be on 10/22 & I'm hoping to hear from someone soon ! I really hate not having details for events...especially when they affect me directly !
Well, 1 day down & 13 more to go. I just have to recall the story I used to read to my daughter when she was a tot, "The Little Engine That Could" & repeat over & over again..."I know I can, I know I can... ".
Have a wonderful whatever!
Audrey 
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September 17, 2008 on September 17, 2008 5:46 pm
Well, I finally received the call from Dr. Glass's office today, saying that Medica approved my Lap Band surgery!! Now I have to wait for the paperwork to find the doctor's office and then I'll get my surgery date. I never realized how impatient I would be wading through all the steps that needed to be accomplished...I think I surprised myself!!
This has been an interesting journey so far...a journey that has been made possible with all of the help & support I've received from all of you. All your answers; questions; information...most of all, your acceptance & friendship have made the trip wonderful. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
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August 28, 2008 on August 28, 2008 3:40 pm
I found out yesterday from my trip to St. cloud that Dr. Glass' office finally received my psych eval! The office began insurance submission, and I have a date for my second surgeon appointment...it's 9/10. If all goes according to plan, the office thinks my Lap Band surgery will be in early October. What started as a thought two years ago, seems so very close now...Yikes!! 
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August 25, 2008 on August 25, 2008 5:53 pm
Well I've procrastinated long enough...it's time to bring the thoughts and pictures in my head to life by putting them out here.
I've read hours and hours of information & stories from others in the OH Forums to date. I want to thank each and every one of you for your inspirational words & journeys. You've all made me much stronger than I've ever been!
Right now, I'm in process for having Lap Band placement. I've finished up with my dietitian, psychologist and I'm waiting to get word of my second surgeon's appointment. Haven't begun the insurance wait yet, but no one seems to think it will take very long for approval. Unfortunately, I'm not as optimistic about that!
What I am optimistic about is the future, and how my new best friend, 'Ms. LB', (Lap Band), is going to help me shed the other two people I've been carrying around with me for years! I know that a singular person is inside because I've seen her! Let me share a funny story with you....
In September, I will celebrate my 10 year Breast Cancer anniversary. In the course of all the treatments and procedures I went through, I had my first bone scan. When the scan was complete, I asked the technician if I could see what it looked like, and he was happy to allow me to view the completed scan. I was enthralled by the fact that I indeed had a 'skinny' skeleton...then the tech turned up the contrast of the screen!! Lo and behold...there, staring back at me was the outline of Marshmallow Man, (Ghostbusters anyone??), with my skinny skeleton holding him up!! I can chuckle about it now, but at that moment in time, I was mortified!!
The journey I'm finally beginning has been a long time coming, but I'm looking eagerly to all of it's challenges & triumphs. I look forward to becoming a success as many of you have...and being a 'Loser' in the best sense of the word!!
Until next time...
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From a weight struggle point-of-view, my story isn't all that different from most of the folks here. I was born a 'normal' weight, 7#'s 6 oz's...and then my struggle began! Don't recall ever being slim, thin or trim growing up, but boy, could I yo-yo!! Even had the joy of being put on 'diet pills' at the age of 10 or 11. I ask you, what doctor in his or her right mind puts a kid on speed???!!! Anyway, I've continued the ups; the downs; the plateaus; the fat clothes; the thin clothes & the ever popular in-between clothes...and as they said back in the day, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore"!!
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, but exciting also! I have an EGD scheduled for 10/3 & I hope it comes out fine so I don't have any surprises 