virgo_olympia
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Uggh - Well, things were going ok, until the other night and then I think I drank my protein shake too fast. I went to bed not feeling well and that carried over into the next day, all o...
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Surgery Day - Nov 21, 2011 - day of my surgery. I get up at 5:15 to begin my trip to Seattle. It's raining, and it's Monday, not a good sign. I finish packing and my boyfriend packs everythi...
virgo_olympia uploaded a photo 13 years, 1 month ago
virgo_olympia uploaded a photo 13 years, 1 month ago
virgo_olympia added a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
Have surgery on 11.21.11
virgo_olympia accomplished a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
get approved for surgery and get to a healthy weight, finally!
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Confirmation - Today, November 1, 2011, I received a phone call from Patsy verbally confirming that I have been approved for WLS. I was started crying. I was so happy. While typing this, tears...
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
One more hurdle down - Met with the anethesiologist and she was awesome. She said I was good to go for surgery and had Connie fax over her report to my insurance companies doctor so they can make their ...
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
Another consult - Got word today that I have to have a consult with the anetheologist. I have to have approval from this doc before they can approve the surgery. Another trip to Seattle, ojoy. I...
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Dr Rainey - Met with Dr Rainey today, 9.30.11. He was very nice. He is on board with me and having weight loss surgery. He is onboard for me to have weight loss surgery. Whoo hoo. Now ev...
virgo_olympia posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Would like to find a buddy in thurston County - would like to find a buddy in the Olympia/Thurston County area. I am fairly new to the board and had my consult with Dr. Thirlby yesterday and have a tentative surgery date for No...
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
Meet my dr. - 9.29.11 - I met with Dr. Thirlby yesterday and I really liked him. He seems to understand about people being obese. He has an ease about him. He had no problem with writing a l...
virgo_olympia added a goal 13 years, 3 months ago
get approved for surgery and get to a healthy weight, finally!
virgo_olympia wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
My journey - 9.1.11 This is my first blog and I am not very good at writing about me or anything about me. I have wanted WLS since I was a young adult (18). I am 54. I just received a call ...
About Me
Olympia, WA
Location
33.5
BMI
Surgery
11/21/2011
Surgery Date
Aug 27, 2011
Member Since
Before & After
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Twas the knight before my life changed.
441lbs
I have not completed my journey yet!!
203lbs
