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The Starting Point

Well, it's January 1st. Normally, I'd try to make some resolution to lose 20 lbs and get in shape but, this year, I'm skipping the resolutions. They never come to pass. I always fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year. I'm done beating myself up over failures.   In August 2011, I started the process for the sleeve. I am down to just a few more appointments over the next couple of weeks and my package can be submitted for approval. I am scared and excited all at the same time.   As of today, here are my stats:   Height: 5'4" Weight: 226.2 lbs BMI: 38.8   Measurements: Waist: 48" Chest: 48" Hip: 50" Arm: 14" Thigh: 26" Calf: 16"   I turn 40 on Dec 6th. With the help of the sleeve, I hope to weigh 125 lbs by then. Wish me luck!
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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I Signed Consent Today!

I met with the surgeon and signed consent and paid my $300 program fee. Everything is now being sent to the insurance company. The lady told me it could take up to two weeks to get insurance approval but, I think my husband's approval only took 3 days. So, somewhere between 3 days and two weeks before I can get a surgery date.   I am thinking that I am going to start the pre-surgical diet on Monday. They said to start it two weeks before surgery but, since I'm not 100% clear when that will be, I figure every pound I lose between now and then is a good thing. I guess we will be doing some massive kitchen cabinet purging this weekend!
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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Insurance Approval!

Insurance came through with approval today. My surgery date is March 19th. I am totally excited and totally freaked out all at once! Looking forward to getting the surgery over with and moving onto the loser's bench. Pre-Op diet starts for real tomorrow!
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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Amazing!

So, surgery was March 19th. Everything went very well, recovery has gone very smoothly.   I have had two instances of having one bite too many, which wasn't fun but, I'm learning!   The best thing is that I am down 10 pounds since the surgery but, better than that, I have lost a total of 9 1/2 inches from my body!! I am totally shocked by this.   Measurements as of last night are:   Waist - 45 inches (-3) Thigh - 25 1/2 (-1/2) Chest - 46 1/2 (-1 1/2) Hips - 46 (-4) Biceps - 14 1/2 Calf - 15 1/2 (-1/2)   Totally psyched about this!!! :) :) :)
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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Final Appts This Week....

I am completing the final appts for my clearance this week. I had the last regular weigh in with my PCP today. She is signing off on my clearance letters and sending them to the surgeon. The Pulmonologist is signing off on clearance as well. I have a stress test and echocardiogram on Thursday, ultrasounds on Friday and the endoscopy on Tuesday. Final bloodwork and urinalysis was completed today.   It's getting real now. I expect to sign consent and submit the package to insurance sometime next week. . If all goes well, my Valentine's Day date will be my surgeon and my gift to myself will be a lovely little stomach.     We went out to dinner tonight and I definitely overdid it. I feel ridiculously full and uncomfortable, like Thanksgiving dinner full which is not good. I am looking forward to starting the pre-op diet. Hopefully, it will feel like a cleanse and get me ready for this surgery and what's to come.   Hope everyone else is doing well. I will update when I get clearance and a date.
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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Wow! It Took Forever To Get All Of The Results!

So, a month ago I posted that all of the tests were done. Would you believe it took A MONTH to get all of the test results back??? The cardiologist was a total pain. I called every day for several weeks. They finally gave me results yesterday which I took over to the surgeon's office right away. This morning, I spoke to the coordinator and she confirmed that everything is there and I am ready to sign consent. I should get a call tomorrow to set up the consent appointment.   I am now one step closer and hopefully, I will be recovering from surgery within a few weeks! I will post again when I get a date for surgery!
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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