longhornrose
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
It's been a long road, but. . . - I'm finally approved!!! After failing my psych eval (well, being asked to get some counseling before the psychologist signed off on my surgery), getting the recommended counselin...
longhornrose wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Finally Approved! - Well, I finally got approved for my surgery. I'm still in a state of disbelief, because it was so long in coming. Once I get started on all my pre-op preparations, I guess I'll b...
longhornrose wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
The Day from Heck - Wow! Yesterday was quite a day. Slipped on our tile floor and fell; wound up taking myself to the ER for a 4-hour session of hurry-up-and-wait, x-rays, and more hurry-up-and-wait...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Is it finally my turn??? - Well, after failing my initial psych eval - yep, I'm one of those! - I was re-evaluated last Sat., and she said she'll be recommending my surgery. Finally! Seems that the first tim...
longhornrose wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Passed! - Had my psych re-eval Saturday, and was told I passed with flying colors. Woo-hoo! Didn't think to ask, but hopefully, her report will go to my surgeon very, very soon, and then i...
longhornrose wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
THERE WAS A HITCH - Well, July 6 has come and gone, and I still haven't had surgery. After finally getting the results of my psych eval (after almost a month's wait!), I was told I'd need to get some...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Psych eval update - Been through the mill, trying to find out the results of my psych eval. Finally, my surgeon reviewed it, and called me Friday to tell me that although the counselor I saw didn't r...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Feel like crying - This is just venting, not really looking for advice or sympathy.
Had my consult on 2/28. All my surgeon's (and insurance's) requirements were completed by 4/6. Took awhile f...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Positive steps! - One of the biggest hurdles I need to overcome to be successful with WLS is exercise. It's never been one of my favorite things to do, and now that I'm holder and have developed ar...
longhornrose posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
I'm right there with ya on the morning eating. Of course, I haven't...
longhornrose wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Light at the end of the tunnel! - All my paperwork is finally in, and should be going to my insurance company very soon. Had a few somewhat heated words with my surgeons office, but I think we all came away with a...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Think I'm finally on my way - Yesterday I was frustrated (and posted about it). Today, all is better.
After several unanswered phone calls and increasing frustration, I talked to the Office Manager in my s...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Getting frustrated with the process - Except for my pap smear (which is scheduled for Friday), I completed everything on my surgeon's list of requirements as of 4/6. Since that time, I've been waiting (somewhat) patie...
longhornrose posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
Donna, you have a beautiful family!
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Support Group Mtg. - Good, Bad, Ugly - Well, attended first support group meeting last night. The good? My surgeon was there to give a presentation on fluid and obesity, and it was really informative. I think I may h...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
EGD/Colonoscopy. . . DONE! - Okay, I have to say it, even though it's been said hundreds and hundreds of times. . . the worst thing about getting these tests done is the prep work! The bowel prep drink and it...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Colonoscopy tomorrow - last hurdle? - Preparing for my EGD/colonoscopy tomorrow. Hot tea, hot chicken broth, two SF popsicles. Not too bad so far! I guess it'll be a good "taste" of how things will be prior to, and ...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
OMG! Nik's Greek Yogurt "Cheesecake" - Okay, I'm pre-surgery, so this may not be true for those of you who are post-WLS, but. . .
I just tried Nik's "yogurt cheesecake": mixed a Greek Yogurt - Oikos - with a T. of ...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Worried - Had Psych Eval Saturday - Not sure what I'm looking for here, maybe just a place to vent. If anyone has a similar experience and wisdom to share, that would be great too.
A little background on me: I'm...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Protein Shake Review - I think I posted here that over the weekend, I bought GNC's Amplified Weight Bolic Liquid 60 protein powder. Maybe it's just me, but I just can't stomach it, and I haven't even ha...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Sort of a NSv - I've been working hard on my eating habits, trying to get in lots of good protein, trying to cut out as many bad carbs as possible, reduce portion sizes, etc., and have actually lo...
longhornrose wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
Really got the ball rolling today! - Saw my PCP today for a complete physical. Had my EKG and chest x-ray. Stress test/nuclear medicine is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, my psych eval is on Saturday, and then a ...
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Multivitamin Powder??? - Did I make a mistake? I'm almost out of my regular multi, and went to look at what was available @ GNC. Found "Women's Ultra Mega Maximum Nutrition" as a dietary supplement. It'...
longhornrose added a goal 12 years, 9 months ago
have surgery!
longhornrose posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Moving right along. . . - Things are beginning to fall into place for me. EGD/colonoscopy scheduled for 4/6, PCP visit Monday to do labs, chest x-ray, and send my surgeon all the other test results, ie. ma...
About Me
South Texas,
Location
37.2
BMI
Surgery
09/13/2012
Surgery Date
Dec 17, 2011
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