Username: sterlingfyre
Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
Member Since: 7/23/2008
BMI: 58.1
Post Op
Surgery Type: Lap Band (10/22/08)
Surgeon: Darren Glass

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Comment by Jennifer G. on 10/22/08 8:30 am

Today is your day! Here is to a speedy recovery. Happy Healing

Comment by Kristie T. on 10/22/08 7:17 am

Sending Warm Well Wishes your way today..... *\o/* Cheering you on....

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sterlingfyre's Blog

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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