Getting a little further, and discouragement.
I was letting roadblocks get me down and didn't even think about the fact that I've not been as consious about my eating as I had been. I had been really good about doing two protein shakes and one small meal a day for several weeks, but since Friday last week I've just been eating whatever. And usually "whatever" ended up spiking my blood sugar and I felt miserable. My kids finally called me on it this morning when I ate four cookies for breakfast. Brilliant, right? So, as of right now...back to the shakes & a small healthy meal.
Thankfully, the big thing that I had been letting get to me has ended up resolving itself. Dr. G requires a sleep study before surgery. He had previously told me that if I can get everything done in time I should be able to shoot for mid to late April for my date. I was getting antsy about getting my mom's plane ticket in time/cheap, so I jumped the gun and bought it for the 15th through the 27th. The day.after. I bought her ticket I was finally able to get ahold of the sleep study group (a whole rant in and of itself) and the earliest they could schedule me for was April 12. Which meant that there was no way I'd be able to get my surgery date before the 27th. After much debate as to whether the scheduler had my info (according to the bariatric coordinator at Dr. G's office the scheduler had CONFIRMED my info, but the scheduler lied to me and said she never had it. Right, ok, so how did you call me back before?) she finally offered to put me on the cancellation list.
So this morning, after the oh-so-healthy breakfast, I got a call from the scheduler. Whee-hee!! There was a cancellation for this saturday night! That makes everything flow SO much better.
So now all I have to do is March 21: Sleep study, April 1: EGD. Barring any issues they can finally submit my request to Tricare, and the coordinator said that Tricare usually gets back to her really fast. Then I can FINALLY get my date set, my nutrition class, and my final pre-op with Dr. G.
It's really not healthy for me to be so stinkin' impatient.
Thankfully, the big thing that I had been letting get to me has ended up resolving itself. Dr. G requires a sleep study before surgery. He had previously told me that if I can get everything done in time I should be able to shoot for mid to late April for my date. I was getting antsy about getting my mom's plane ticket in time/cheap, so I jumped the gun and bought it for the 15th through the 27th. The day.after. I bought her ticket I was finally able to get ahold of the sleep study group (a whole rant in and of itself) and the earliest they could schedule me for was April 12. Which meant that there was no way I'd be able to get my surgery date before the 27th. After much debate as to whether the scheduler had my info (according to the bariatric coordinator at Dr. G's office the scheduler had CONFIRMED my info, but the scheduler lied to me and said she never had it. Right, ok, so how did you call me back before?) she finally offered to put me on the cancellation list.
So this morning, after the oh-so-healthy breakfast, I got a call from the scheduler. Whee-hee!! There was a cancellation for this saturday night! That makes everything flow SO much better.
So now all I have to do is March 21: Sleep study, April 1: EGD. Barring any issues they can finally submit my request to Tricare, and the coordinator said that Tricare usually gets back to her really fast. Then I can FINALLY get my date set, my nutrition class, and my final pre-op with Dr. G.
It's really not healthy for me to be so stinkin' impatient.
I was doing good in Dec & Jan and fell off the wagon so to speak in Feb/March and ended up with the diabetes. Im not a patient person either, so I can totally relate. At the rate your going you will have your surgery before my date gets here!
Momma always said "Good things come to those who wait"
Momma always said "Good things come to those who wait"
I 
MY RNY 5-5-09 
Life is Good
you sound just like me. I called someone every single day, if it wasn't the Dr's office, or the hospital even the insurance company. Did i fee like a pest? yes! but did it matter? NO!! If i hadn't been persistant and pushed my paperwork through by nagging everyone, I gaurntee I would still be waiting. One thing I had to come to terms with is that being able to have this surgery wasn't near as important to ANYONE else in the whole world as it was to me! so I had to fight my own battles. every step of the way. Just keep pushing and you can make it happen. I had it set in my head that I wanted my surgery sometime within the week of the 26th....I am schedueled for the 23rd. So best of luck to you!!!
On March 19, 2009 at 2:02 PM Pacific Time, DeWitney L. wrote:
you sound just like me. I called someone every single day, if it wasn't the Dr's office, or the hospital even the insurance company. Did i fee like a pest? yes! but did it matter? NO!! If i hadn't been persistant and pushed my paperwork through by nagging everyone, I gaurntee I would still be waiting. One thing I had to come to terms with is that being able to have this surgery wasn't near as important to ANYONE else in the whole world as it was to me! so I had to fight my own battles. every step of the way. Just keep pushing and you can make it happen. I had it set in my head that I wanted my surgery sometime within the week of the 26th....I am schedueled for the 23rd. So best of luck to you!!!
I MY RNY 5-5-09 Life is Good
Lesson 1 do not wait for them you call and make demands..tell them you have found another sleep clinic or whatever....
lesson 2 nerves are bad now but after surgery they do the same thing so this is your time to learn not to give in to head hunger..all carbs BAD all carbs are little demons that want to you to eat more so they can have a party inside of you and make you miserable
lesson 3 forgive thy self...forgiveness is divine.
and my last lesson is simple....once a week do a cheat but make it healthy..I would go to subway and get a mini whole wheat toasted tuna salad sub or turkey one and have no dressings on it....healthy but aww so good.....and now I have a individual pack of sugar free shortbread cookies
lesson 2 nerves are bad now but after surgery they do the same thing so this is your time to learn not to give in to head hunger..all carbs BAD all carbs are little demons that want to you to eat more so they can have a party inside of you and make you miserable
lesson 3 forgive thy self...forgiveness is divine.
and my last lesson is simple....once a week do a cheat but make it healthy..I would go to subway and get a mini whole wheat toasted tuna salad sub or turkey one and have no dressings on it....healthy but aww so good.....and now I have a individual pack of sugar free shortbread cookies
being healthy has its rewards....take the challenge and just do it
It's hard not to be impatient, but you're right, it isn't healthy to be all stressed out about things. I'm glad that your situation is working itself out. Before you know it, it will be surgery day, and I'm believing that surgery will happen while your mom is with you. :)
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
I do understand all the road blocks that seem to keep popping up along this path, but I also know it is so worth it and April is nearly here! The 12th would be Easter so I'm glad you got it done earlier.
I know you will do great with this! Gongratulations on everthing falling into place now...It sure helps to have a few less things to worry about.
Sherry
I know you will do great with this! Gongratulations on everthing falling into place now...It sure helps to have a few less things to worry about.
Sherry
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