Ok, this morning I am suffering with allergies! UUGGGHHHH!!
I can not stop sneezing.
Well I suppose I am writing in here today because you are all wondering if I confronted the front office lady at the Dr visit. You might know her as.. Mrs. NexttimeIseeyouIamgoingtopunchyouintheface. Did I punch her? No! Did I want to? Yes! Did she talk all sweetandniceandothercraplikethat? You bet she did. Did I acknowledge her? NO! She said Hi and I turned my head. I know it sounds all "high school like" but she seriously pissed me off and I am not ready to talk to her yet.
So yesterday was my appointment. I was in the class with my WONDERFUL dietician. Then the psychiatrist/psychologist/something like that came in. Then it was my time with Dr. B. Before I went in there Mrs. NexttimeIseeyouIamgoingtopunchyouintheface handed me my appt card for my 6 month check up. Yup, you probably already guessed it.. it is for 8 months NOT 6. When I asked her about this she informed me that the 6 month class is "full". Yeah I call bullshit too!
I won't go into full detail what I said or what he said but I can tell you somethings. My appt was suppose to be 15 minutes long and it was 1 hour 30 minutes long. He asked for the truth about my past 2 1/2 weeks and I was full disclosure. I even told him that his receptionist made me an appointment for 8 months instead of 6. I'm thinking that I will see him in 6....
I can also tell you that he is MAD at that doctor that put me off over and over. In fact at one point his wife called and hung up on him when he told her for the third time that he had a patient in his office. Of course, it probably didn't help much that I was cracking up laughing while he was on the phone. I know it is childish but I couldn't help it. Dr. B.'s face is so damn animated when he is annoyed. (My friend LK can vouch for that one!) All in all, I left the office with a better vibe about my choice of doctors. No, I didn't end up getting asked out on a date but I definetly think we had a bonding moment.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
September 23, 2010
Ok so the scale today is 281!
Clearly I am not dropping pounds like I would like.
Or perhaps it is the culmination of not pooping AND the monthly "gift" that is helping me tip the scales?
However, I am eating and drinking a bunch!
Yesterday alone I drank 2 vitamin water zeros and a bottled water with a package of pomegranite lemonaide crystal light. I am not so sure about crystal light but it was a nice change of pace. Overall I didn't eat that much. Probably because I am full from liquids. I just feel a huge overwhelming sense to drink constantly. I am always thirsty. So for now, I drink more than I eat.
Last night for dinner I had 3 small bites of grilled steak and 3 forkfuls of spaghetti squash. YUM! I love that stuff!!
The past few weeks took their toll on me.
I don't feel like my brain has caught up yet.
I want to exercise but I am not sure I am ready.
I know that the weight will "melt" off quicker if I could exercise.
Now I am paying for a gym membership and I am not using it.
I will say that I have decided to mark some things off my bucket list.
I recently bought a book with no pictures, small print and 562 pages.
It is an Oprah book club selection called FREEDOM.
For me, I don't know what the book is about I just wanted to buy it for the title.
FREEDOM
Do I now feel freedom because all my kids are in school?
Do I now feel freedom because I am free to eat and drink again?
Do I now feel freedom because I will soon be free of fat?
Do I now feel freedom because I feel better about myself?
Do I now feel freedom because I am now free to make better choices in my life, rather than settleing for the same 'ole same 'ole?
Do I now feel freedom because I have decided to rid myself of all the bullshit that comes with having this surgery?
I am not sure which one seems more important but the last one is probably the closest.
I am free to rid myself of all the bullshit.
Let me point it out for anyone still "on the fence" about my decision...
It's done. There is nothing you can say or do that will change it.
NO I didn't take the easy way out. No matter what you think, this was a hard decision and a total lifestyle change for me. I watch everything I eat. I struggle to make good choices. I struggle because I don't want to be that fat again. I know I will never be skinny but I also know that FOR ME this was the best decision. (Now please stop saying I took the easy way out before I end up punching you in the face!)
Yes, I would without question do this surgery again.
With any surgery you should expect complications because they can happen.
Have I had my fair share of complications recently?
You bet I have.
Would I change my mind about the surgery if I could?
Absolutely 100% NO!
This surgery is my lifeline to the real world.
I did not take the easy way out so stop saying it.
This was MY decision because it is MY body.
Today is my follow up appt with my dietician, physchiatrist and Dr. B.
I was prepared to file a formal complaint against the front office and nurse.
Now I realize something more important.
I am in control of my body, nobody else is.
I should have stood up for myself and demanded quick action when I was having a problem. Instead I relied on the instinct that somehow someone was listening to me.
Now today I have to come to grips with the fact that this was my fault.
As a mother, if this was happening to any of my children I would have taken them to the ER the 2nd day. Why then, as mothers do we put off our own health? How are we suppose to take care of our children when we can't take care of ourselves?
Today is a new day.
Today is my Freedom from 2nd place.
Clearly I am not dropping pounds like I would like.
Or perhaps it is the culmination of not pooping AND the monthly "gift" that is helping me tip the scales?
However, I am eating and drinking a bunch!
Yesterday alone I drank 2 vitamin water zeros and a bottled water with a package of pomegranite lemonaide crystal light. I am not so sure about crystal light but it was a nice change of pace. Overall I didn't eat that much. Probably because I am full from liquids. I just feel a huge overwhelming sense to drink constantly. I am always thirsty. So for now, I drink more than I eat.
Last night for dinner I had 3 small bites of grilled steak and 3 forkfuls of spaghetti squash. YUM! I love that stuff!!
The past few weeks took their toll on me.
I don't feel like my brain has caught up yet.
I want to exercise but I am not sure I am ready.
I know that the weight will "melt" off quicker if I could exercise.
Now I am paying for a gym membership and I am not using it.
I will say that I have decided to mark some things off my bucket list.
I recently bought a book with no pictures, small print and 562 pages.
It is an Oprah book club selection called FREEDOM.
For me, I don't know what the book is about I just wanted to buy it for the title.
FREEDOM
Do I now feel freedom because all my kids are in school?
Do I now feel freedom because I am free to eat and drink again?
Do I now feel freedom because I will soon be free of fat?
Do I now feel freedom because I feel better about myself?
Do I now feel freedom because I am now free to make better choices in my life, rather than settleing for the same 'ole same 'ole?
Do I now feel freedom because I have decided to rid myself of all the bullshit that comes with having this surgery?
I am not sure which one seems more important but the last one is probably the closest.
I am free to rid myself of all the bullshit.
Let me point it out for anyone still "on the fence" about my decision...
It's done. There is nothing you can say or do that will change it.
NO I didn't take the easy way out. No matter what you think, this was a hard decision and a total lifestyle change for me. I watch everything I eat. I struggle to make good choices. I struggle because I don't want to be that fat again. I know I will never be skinny but I also know that FOR ME this was the best decision. (Now please stop saying I took the easy way out before I end up punching you in the face!)
Yes, I would without question do this surgery again.
With any surgery you should expect complications because they can happen.
Have I had my fair share of complications recently?
You bet I have.
Would I change my mind about the surgery if I could?
Absolutely 100% NO!
This surgery is my lifeline to the real world.
I did not take the easy way out so stop saying it.
This was MY decision because it is MY body.
Today is my follow up appt with my dietician, physchiatrist and Dr. B.
I was prepared to file a formal complaint against the front office and nurse.
Now I realize something more important.
I am in control of my body, nobody else is.
I should have stood up for myself and demanded quick action when I was having a problem. Instead I relied on the instinct that somehow someone was listening to me.
Now today I have to come to grips with the fact that this was my fault.
As a mother, if this was happening to any of my children I would have taken them to the ER the 2nd day. Why then, as mothers do we put off our own health? How are we suppose to take care of our children when we can't take care of ourselves?
Today is a new day.
Today is my Freedom from 2nd place.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
September 18 & 19, 2010
September 18, 2010
Scale.. 287!
That's right folks, my body is now starting to gain weight! Great.
I called H's soccer coach and explained the situation and how H probably wouldn't be able to go to her game. He replied back with.. "Why don't you just bring her over now, let her spend the night with us and then when you get home you can pick her up?"
I wonder how I got so blessed to have a soccer coach that understands when you need something and just opens up and offers it. What a great family! THANK YOU JT!
SO we drive to Dallas. I was actually going to drive but G said I looked "bad" so he drove and I told him which exit to take. When I was finally "taken to the back" I told my family "See you soon!". The nurse informed me that I only needed to remove my tops and shoes. She gave me some cute booties and a gown. Then she came over to do my iv. I explained to her all the previous sticks from a month ago and even showed her the 3 remaining bruises. She got it the FIRST time. I have to say, I have NEVER had a nurse get it on the first try! Thank you JESUS!!
Then the iv started to flow and the nurse ran to me, literally! I asked her what was wrong and she said "The color is different in your face!" I was like... crap what color is it? Then she informed me that my color was good and that I must have really needed that iv. I explained everything to her and she said.. "God bless you child. I think you arrived to the hospital just in time." Pretty soon after that I was rolled back to the area that they were going to do the EGD. The anesthesiologist already knew my story some how and told me that he was so sorry. I told him that it wasn't his fault and I was ready to get on with my life. THe dr then came in and said "Hey, you must be Kim! Don't worry, we're going to fix your problem right up. Sorry this has taken so long!" I then told him that it wasn't his fault either. THe anesthesiologist then told me that they were going to add the bite block in my mouth and then I was going to fall asleep. He did tell me that the medicine makes people "Chatty Cathy's" so try to resist the urge to talk. Then he looked down at me and said "I have a feeling this will be the hardest part for you. haha" and he gave me a wink and a smile.
I woke up in recovery feeling 100% better. I was offered and drank a 5 oz can of grape juice. I was ready to run to the bathroom but it didn't happen. I asked for another one and was drinking it as they were wheeling me to the van.
We drove to get Hannah and then home. I undressed into my jammies and went to bed at 11:30 and didnt wake up until 5. When I woke up I immediately got dressed again and started making dinner. I ate 1/4 of a hamburger then I went to the movies with some friends. At the movies, I bought a water and never even thought about milk duds and popcorn. I no longer wanted them or an icee! I sat in the movies very happy with my $4 water bottle. When I got home, I ate another 1/4 of hamburger and went to bed.
September 19, 2010
Woke up at 10!
WOW! I feel great and HUNGRY!!
I decide to step on the scale...
282!!!!!!!!
I can't believe it and I don't know how it happened but I am super excited!
G started making egg salad because this morning that is what I felt like eating.
I have now clipped my coupons and am ready to go to the store.
What a difference!!!
Scale.. 287!
That's right folks, my body is now starting to gain weight! Great.
I called H's soccer coach and explained the situation and how H probably wouldn't be able to go to her game. He replied back with.. "Why don't you just bring her over now, let her spend the night with us and then when you get home you can pick her up?"
I wonder how I got so blessed to have a soccer coach that understands when you need something and just opens up and offers it. What a great family! THANK YOU JT!
SO we drive to Dallas. I was actually going to drive but G said I looked "bad" so he drove and I told him which exit to take. When I was finally "taken to the back" I told my family "See you soon!". The nurse informed me that I only needed to remove my tops and shoes. She gave me some cute booties and a gown. Then she came over to do my iv. I explained to her all the previous sticks from a month ago and even showed her the 3 remaining bruises. She got it the FIRST time. I have to say, I have NEVER had a nurse get it on the first try! Thank you JESUS!!
Then the iv started to flow and the nurse ran to me, literally! I asked her what was wrong and she said "The color is different in your face!" I was like... crap what color is it? Then she informed me that my color was good and that I must have really needed that iv. I explained everything to her and she said.. "God bless you child. I think you arrived to the hospital just in time." Pretty soon after that I was rolled back to the area that they were going to do the EGD. The anesthesiologist already knew my story some how and told me that he was so sorry. I told him that it wasn't his fault and I was ready to get on with my life. THe dr then came in and said "Hey, you must be Kim! Don't worry, we're going to fix your problem right up. Sorry this has taken so long!" I then told him that it wasn't his fault either. THe anesthesiologist then told me that they were going to add the bite block in my mouth and then I was going to fall asleep. He did tell me that the medicine makes people "Chatty Cathy's" so try to resist the urge to talk. Then he looked down at me and said "I have a feeling this will be the hardest part for you. haha" and he gave me a wink and a smile.
I woke up in recovery feeling 100% better. I was offered and drank a 5 oz can of grape juice. I was ready to run to the bathroom but it didn't happen. I asked for another one and was drinking it as they were wheeling me to the van.
We drove to get Hannah and then home. I undressed into my jammies and went to bed at 11:30 and didnt wake up until 5. When I woke up I immediately got dressed again and started making dinner. I ate 1/4 of a hamburger then I went to the movies with some friends. At the movies, I bought a water and never even thought about milk duds and popcorn. I no longer wanted them or an icee! I sat in the movies very happy with my $4 water bottle. When I got home, I ate another 1/4 of hamburger and went to bed.
September 19, 2010
Woke up at 10!
WOW! I feel great and HUNGRY!!
I decide to step on the scale...
282!!!!!!!!
I can't believe it and I don't know how it happened but I am super excited!
G started making egg salad because this morning that is what I felt like eating.
I have now clipped my coupons and am ready to go to the store.
What a difference!!!
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 17, 2010
Today has been by far my WORST day.
I wasn't able to hold my cranberry slush down and I wasn't able to hold down my vitamin water zero either. In fact my body is starting to gain weight because it is in "starvation mode".
At 3 the nurse from Dr. B's office called and told me that she had been trying to find a doctor all day to do my EGD sooner than Wed. Frustrated by the entire group of events, Dr. B called another doctor in DALLAS.
This evening at 5 their office called me and told me that I need to be in Dallas at 8 in the morning. Yes, folks there is a dr out there that will be fixing me, or at the very least, figuring out what's wrong with me on a SATURDAY.
I honestly felt like crying because I pictured myself in the hospital before Wed. I also heard that Dr. B is super pissed at his front office and the entire office of the other dr., including the dr.
We'll see what happens now!
Now I will ask for prayers that this test tomorrow will solve all my problems.
Thank you my friends for pushing this issue... you know who you are... SV and LK!
I wasn't able to hold my cranberry slush down and I wasn't able to hold down my vitamin water zero either. In fact my body is starting to gain weight because it is in "starvation mode".
At 3 the nurse from Dr. B's office called and told me that she had been trying to find a doctor all day to do my EGD sooner than Wed. Frustrated by the entire group of events, Dr. B called another doctor in DALLAS.
This evening at 5 their office called me and told me that I need to be in Dallas at 8 in the morning. Yes, folks there is a dr out there that will be fixing me, or at the very least, figuring out what's wrong with me on a SATURDAY.
I honestly felt like crying because I pictured myself in the hospital before Wed. I also heard that Dr. B is super pissed at his front office and the entire office of the other dr., including the dr.
We'll see what happens now!
Now I will ask for prayers that this test tomorrow will solve all my problems.
Thank you my friends for pushing this issue... you know who you are... SV and LK!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 16, 2010
Ok, I have some developments...
#1 Exactly one month ago today I had my surgery. Despite my ongoing issues, I would not have changed a thing. I am able to wear pants that feel loose, my Tiffany bracelet is NO LONGER tight on my arm and the size 10 ring that G bought me for Mother's Day almost fell off my finger. These may seem like small changes but for me they are changing my world.
#2 Yes I really did take all 5 of my children to the Consoltation appt yesterday. The good thing is that we only suffered 3/5 meltdowns so I consider that pretty good. The Dr. asked me if they were all mine (as if I would rent children to take to a dr appt?). He asked me if it was a bad time of day to bring them to which I replied.. "That is why I asked for the 1:45 appt!" (Hello... Paging Dr. Dumbass!!)
So he tells me that he believes I have a stricture and that it is a pretty easy fix. He will do the EGD and if it is a stricture then he will open it up and voila! So he then says that I will need someone to drive me (Now you know why LK calls me Daisy!, the procedure should last 15-20 minutes and then I will be in recovery for about an hour. I had a choice of 11:00 with a 9:30 arrival time or 9:00 with a 7:30 arrival time. I chose 11. He then writes me a prescription (ummm... paging Dr. Dumbass... can BARELY keep water down... what makes your prescription so special?)
and tells me that my EGD will be done NEXT WEDNESDAY!!! Seriously? Great! Another week of "hanging on by a thread". THANKS!!!
#3 SO I decide that I am going to go to a "surgical weight loss support group" tonight. I figured that it would be nice to hear other stories and struggles. When I walked in the room I noticed my dietician. I used to refer to her as skinnybitch because she took away my coffee, wine and soda. I would like to apologize right now and say that my dietician is one of the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. I unloaded my story on her, privately! I explained the symptoms, issues, everything! I even told her about my new find (a hard lump under the bruise left over from my blood thinner shots). Immediately she started texting on her phone saying that the treatment I had been given was completely unprofessional and out of line. She also said that there is no way Dr. B would have let this go on for so long. She then said that I will probably be receiving a phone call tomorrow. She genuinely acted disgusted. I honestly thought I was going to cry. For weeks my family and friends have been extremely worried about me and wondering how I am even functioning. To be honest, I have been wondering the same. I now know that the reason I haven't lost any more weight is because my body is in "starvation mode". Trust me when I say this is NOT a mode you want your body in. I now feel like I am going to get some answers and perhaps a quick resolution to my problems.
#4 I had a positive experience today... I ate 3 TINY bites of chicken pasta salad from Costco and I kept them down!! I was able to keep down the medium cranberry slush and 20 oz xxx vitamin water zero. So my liquid intake increased and so did my food.
Keep praying for resolve so I can get on with my life and become the hot housewife that I know is on the inside.
#1 Exactly one month ago today I had my surgery. Despite my ongoing issues, I would not have changed a thing. I am able to wear pants that feel loose, my Tiffany bracelet is NO LONGER tight on my arm and the size 10 ring that G bought me for Mother's Day almost fell off my finger. These may seem like small changes but for me they are changing my world.
#2 Yes I really did take all 5 of my children to the Consoltation appt yesterday. The good thing is that we only suffered 3/5 meltdowns so I consider that pretty good. The Dr. asked me if they were all mine (as if I would rent children to take to a dr appt?). He asked me if it was a bad time of day to bring them to which I replied.. "That is why I asked for the 1:45 appt!" (Hello... Paging Dr. Dumbass!!)
So he tells me that he believes I have a stricture and that it is a pretty easy fix. He will do the EGD and if it is a stricture then he will open it up and voila! So he then says that I will need someone to drive me (Now you know why LK calls me Daisy!, the procedure should last 15-20 minutes and then I will be in recovery for about an hour. I had a choice of 11:00 with a 9:30 arrival time or 9:00 with a 7:30 arrival time. I chose 11. He then writes me a prescription (ummm... paging Dr. Dumbass... can BARELY keep water down... what makes your prescription so special?)
and tells me that my EGD will be done NEXT WEDNESDAY!!! Seriously? Great! Another week of "hanging on by a thread". THANKS!!!
#3 SO I decide that I am going to go to a "surgical weight loss support group" tonight. I figured that it would be nice to hear other stories and struggles. When I walked in the room I noticed my dietician. I used to refer to her as skinnybitch because she took away my coffee, wine and soda. I would like to apologize right now and say that my dietician is one of the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. I unloaded my story on her, privately! I explained the symptoms, issues, everything! I even told her about my new find (a hard lump under the bruise left over from my blood thinner shots). Immediately she started texting on her phone saying that the treatment I had been given was completely unprofessional and out of line. She also said that there is no way Dr. B would have let this go on for so long. She then said that I will probably be receiving a phone call tomorrow. She genuinely acted disgusted. I honestly thought I was going to cry. For weeks my family and friends have been extremely worried about me and wondering how I am even functioning. To be honest, I have been wondering the same. I now know that the reason I haven't lost any more weight is because my body is in "starvation mode". Trust me when I say this is NOT a mode you want your body in. I now feel like I am going to get some answers and perhaps a quick resolution to my problems.
#4 I had a positive experience today... I ate 3 TINY bites of chicken pasta salad from Costco and I kept them down!! I was able to keep down the medium cranberry slush and 20 oz xxx vitamin water zero. So my liquid intake increased and so did my food.
Keep praying for resolve so I can get on with my life and become the hot housewife that I know is on the inside.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September 15, 2010
Ok, so it has been 5 dsys since I last wrote in my diary here.
Would you like to know why it has been so long??
Well I am going to tell you anyways. I have been so fuzzed up I can't type. By fuzzed, I don't mean drunk I mean PISSED!
You see it has been almost 3 weeks since I first threw up blood. My prescription was changed and I was ordered to rest.
I followed all those directions, with the one exception of going down the red slide ONE time before the pool closed for the season.
So then Monday rolls around and I tell them that I am still throwing up blood and they have the balls to ask me if I ate anything red! Are you fucking kidding me??? Do I look stupid? (Don't answer that!) But Seriously people? DO I look stupid? Am I stupid? I don't think so. I was never honor society but I can tell you that I know the difference!
So they said they would call back... which they did 2 days later! They told me that I needed to get an EGD done and they were going to put a "Rush" on the order. I stayed home last Wed,Thurs and Fri. waiting for the phone call. You got it... NOTHING and now I can't keep down my supplements, new prescription and BARELY water. It is a good thing I am obsessed with Vitamin Water Zero because that is the only form of nutrition I am getting.
I can't even hold down a tall decaf skinny vanilla latte! (So so sorry Starbucks... I will be back to you soon!!)
So on Monday MORNING at 8:15 I decide to call AGAIN! The front office lady, lets call her Mrs. NexttimeIseeuIamgoingtopunchuintheface said she would "check" into it and call me back.
Yup, you guessed it.. I called her and she proceeds to tell me that I have an appt on Wed. I asked her what time? who made the appt? do I need a ride? etc...
Would you like to know what Mrs. NexttimeIseeuIamgoingtopunchuintheface said to me????
Yeah.. I don't know either because her head must have been stuck up her ass!! She said she would give this new doctor a call and ask them to call me, which they did ON MY CELLPHONE!! Hello?? Did I not mention that I had been waiting at MY HOUSE for 4 days waiting on them to call??? UUUGGGGHHHH!!!
So, Mrs. Perky Yourgettingpunchedtoo calls me and says that I have an appt at 3:45 on Wed of this week. I told her, there is no way I can go to an appt at 3:45. I explained that I had 5 children in school and I would prefer a time when they were in school. So she comes back with a 1:45 appt. I said FINE. I figured I could speed over to the school to get the kids. So I asked if I needed a ride to the office and she said
"No, this visit is just a C O N S O L T A T I O N!!!
To say I nearly lost it would be an understatement.
Well yesterday while fuming that now I can't even hold down my cranberry slush from Sonic Mrs. Perky Yourgettingpunchedtoo calls me ON MY CELL PHONE and says.. "I'm sorry Dr. ? has AN EMERGENCY and can't see you until 3:45... Will that be a problem??"
AN EMERGENCY??? I THOUGHT I WAS THE EMERGENCY!!! No, I didn't say that but I felt like it!
So I once again explained the 5 KIDS IN SCHOOL THING and she just didn't get it. So I told her I would take the appt.
Now guess what Momma Kim is doing today??
You guessed it... I am taking my 5 kids with me.
That's right!
If they want to play this fucking game with me... THEN LET'S PLAY!!!!!
Would you like to know why it has been so long??
Well I am going to tell you anyways. I have been so fuzzed up I can't type. By fuzzed, I don't mean drunk I mean PISSED!
You see it has been almost 3 weeks since I first threw up blood. My prescription was changed and I was ordered to rest.
I followed all those directions, with the one exception of going down the red slide ONE time before the pool closed for the season.
So then Monday rolls around and I tell them that I am still throwing up blood and they have the balls to ask me if I ate anything red! Are you fucking kidding me??? Do I look stupid? (Don't answer that!) But Seriously people? DO I look stupid? Am I stupid? I don't think so. I was never honor society but I can tell you that I know the difference!
So they said they would call back... which they did 2 days later! They told me that I needed to get an EGD done and they were going to put a "Rush" on the order. I stayed home last Wed,Thurs and Fri. waiting for the phone call. You got it... NOTHING and now I can't keep down my supplements, new prescription and BARELY water. It is a good thing I am obsessed with Vitamin Water Zero because that is the only form of nutrition I am getting.
I can't even hold down a tall decaf skinny vanilla latte! (So so sorry Starbucks... I will be back to you soon!!)
So on Monday MORNING at 8:15 I decide to call AGAIN! The front office lady, lets call her Mrs. NexttimeIseeuIamgoingtopunchuintheface said she would "check" into it and call me back.
Yup, you guessed it.. I called her and she proceeds to tell me that I have an appt on Wed. I asked her what time? who made the appt? do I need a ride? etc...
Would you like to know what Mrs. NexttimeIseeuIamgoingtopunchuintheface said to me????
Yeah.. I don't know either because her head must have been stuck up her ass!! She said she would give this new doctor a call and ask them to call me, which they did ON MY CELLPHONE!! Hello?? Did I not mention that I had been waiting at MY HOUSE for 4 days waiting on them to call??? UUUGGGGHHHH!!!
So, Mrs. Perky Yourgettingpunchedtoo calls me and says that I have an appt at 3:45 on Wed of this week. I told her, there is no way I can go to an appt at 3:45. I explained that I had 5 children in school and I would prefer a time when they were in school. So she comes back with a 1:45 appt. I said FINE. I figured I could speed over to the school to get the kids. So I asked if I needed a ride to the office and she said
"No, this visit is just a C O N S O L T A T I O N!!!
To say I nearly lost it would be an understatement.
Well yesterday while fuming that now I can't even hold down my cranberry slush from Sonic Mrs. Perky Yourgettingpunchedtoo calls me ON MY CELL PHONE and says.. "I'm sorry Dr. ? has AN EMERGENCY and can't see you until 3:45... Will that be a problem??"
AN EMERGENCY??? I THOUGHT I WAS THE EMERGENCY!!! No, I didn't say that but I felt like it!
So I once again explained the 5 KIDS IN SCHOOL THING and she just didn't get it. So I told her I would take the appt.
Now guess what Momma Kim is doing today??
You guessed it... I am taking my 5 kids with me.
That's right!
If they want to play this fucking game with me... THEN LET'S PLAY!!!!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 10, 2010
Scale says 285!
Ok, so last night I ate a slice of Little Caesars cheese pizza. I know that wasn't the best dinner choice but since I couldn't keep anything down for 2 days I figured what the hell.
So for a while it stayed so long I was wondering if it was one of those "slider" foods I heard about. A slider food is something that justs slides on by your bypassed system. In other words, I could eat a bag of chips and microwave popcorn and would never feel full. Yes it can be dangerous which is why I was warned about slider foods. It is these slider foods that make people fat again. It is this reason alone (I NEVER WANT TO BE FAT AGAIN!!) that I avoid it all together.
At any rate, I ate the pizza and then decided to eat a sugar free popsicle. Ok,the popsicle put me over the edge and that plus the pizza made me closer with my cute dual flush toilet. So I called the Drs office and asked again when this thing was going to be scheduled. I was told... "We faxed the doctor the orders and marked them ASAP so they should be calling you soon."
Hello?
Perhaps when I call you 2 times a day for 3 days you would let me know the name of this particular dr so I could call them myself.
I guess ASAP doesn't mean anything to people anymore. I guess I get to call them back Monday to tell them that I still can't keep anything down.
I even got myself a cranberry slush from Sonic today and it took me 1 1/2 hours to drink a medium while I was driving around picking up children from schools. When I walked in the door I was so excited that I was able to keep a drink down. Well I must have psyched myself out because 1/2 of that slush ended up in the toilet.
Tonight I have avoided dinner all together. Earlier I ate 2~100 calorie pack cheese things from Kraft. (That mozzarella with garlic and herb.... YUMMY!!)
So here I am feeling the cheese in my throat area and wondering if it will stay down. I am taking tiny sips of my water so it will stay down. Of course keeping tiny sips down is easy because my mouth is so damn dry that it absorbs the water up like a sponge.
Letter to Mysterious Doctor:
SCHEDULE THE FREAKIN' EGD ALREADY SO I CAN FIND SOMEONE TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN AND FIND SOMEONE TO DRIVE ME!! I really hope deep down that I gag on your stupid scope and it causes you anxiety and nervousness to make up for the shit that I have been through waiting on your stupid call!!!
Ok, so last night I ate a slice of Little Caesars cheese pizza. I know that wasn't the best dinner choice but since I couldn't keep anything down for 2 days I figured what the hell.
So for a while it stayed so long I was wondering if it was one of those "slider" foods I heard about. A slider food is something that justs slides on by your bypassed system. In other words, I could eat a bag of chips and microwave popcorn and would never feel full. Yes it can be dangerous which is why I was warned about slider foods. It is these slider foods that make people fat again. It is this reason alone (I NEVER WANT TO BE FAT AGAIN!!) that I avoid it all together.
At any rate, I ate the pizza and then decided to eat a sugar free popsicle. Ok,the popsicle put me over the edge and that plus the pizza made me closer with my cute dual flush toilet. So I called the Drs office and asked again when this thing was going to be scheduled. I was told... "We faxed the doctor the orders and marked them ASAP so they should be calling you soon."
Hello?
Perhaps when I call you 2 times a day for 3 days you would let me know the name of this particular dr so I could call them myself.
I guess ASAP doesn't mean anything to people anymore. I guess I get to call them back Monday to tell them that I still can't keep anything down.
I even got myself a cranberry slush from Sonic today and it took me 1 1/2 hours to drink a medium while I was driving around picking up children from schools. When I walked in the door I was so excited that I was able to keep a drink down. Well I must have psyched myself out because 1/2 of that slush ended up in the toilet.
Tonight I have avoided dinner all together. Earlier I ate 2~100 calorie pack cheese things from Kraft. (That mozzarella with garlic and herb.... YUMMY!!)
So here I am feeling the cheese in my throat area and wondering if it will stay down. I am taking tiny sips of my water so it will stay down. Of course keeping tiny sips down is easy because my mouth is so damn dry that it absorbs the water up like a sponge.
Letter to Mysterious Doctor:
SCHEDULE THE FREAKIN' EGD ALREADY SO I CAN FIND SOMEONE TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN AND FIND SOMEONE TO DRIVE ME!! I really hope deep down that I gag on your stupid scope and it causes you anxiety and nervousness to make up for the shit that I have been through waiting on your stupid call!!!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September 9, 2010
Ok, this morning the scale said....
286!!!
I guess there is an upside to this throwing everything up stuff. Hey at least the scale is moving down...
So today I was sitting around waiting for the dr to call and schedule my EGG. Well I called them and the test is an EGD.
Well I googled EGD and this does not sound fun.
First they give you an iv. Seriously? Do you know how many times I was stuck in the hospital because they couldn't get an iv started? 6! SHIT I hate IVs.
Then since you have an iv, you can't drive home.
Great! Now I have to find someone to take me to the dr AND I have to find someone to pick up my kids.
I am so glad that I am scheduled for something that requires so much.....
Now, they haven't scheduled it yet so do I sit around and wait or do I go to Target and hope they don't call while I'm gone??
286!!!
I guess there is an upside to this throwing everything up stuff. Hey at least the scale is moving down...
So today I was sitting around waiting for the dr to call and schedule my EGG. Well I called them and the test is an EGD.
Well I googled EGD and this does not sound fun.
First they give you an iv. Seriously? Do you know how many times I was stuck in the hospital because they couldn't get an iv started? 6! SHIT I hate IVs.
Then since you have an iv, you can't drive home.
Great! Now I have to find someone to take me to the dr AND I have to find someone to pick up my kids.
I am so glad that I am scheduled for something that requires so much.....
Now, they haven't scheduled it yet so do I sit around and wait or do I go to Target and hope they don't call while I'm gone??
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 8, 2010
This morning I weighed and it said 291.
Then as I was making lunches I RAN as fast as I could to the bathroom, where I have stayed for most of the day!
I weighed myself after my little bathroom run this morning and the scale said 287.
Is this even possible?? I have to say my stomach felt a whole lot better.
I am beginning to understand what the nurse in the hospital said.. "During the next several weeks, you will not be the bell of the ball." Yeah, no shit! If I am not burping, farting, barfing or shitting I am pretty much sleeping!
So yesterday it was a nectarine that I ate and proceeded to get sick off of everything else I ate.
Today it was edamamme.
I really thought it would be ok but boy was I wrong.
I think I might be eating too much for my system to handle.
Today I have kept NOTHING down.
Seriously, I can't even keep water down today.
I did call the Dr. and he is ordering an EEG.
Someone is suppose to be calling me to get that scheduled.
I asked what an EEG was and they said that it is a scope that they will put down my throat to see whats going on. (I wonder if the scope will stay down??)
Why can't I recover from this and get on with life???
Then as I was making lunches I RAN as fast as I could to the bathroom, where I have stayed for most of the day!
I weighed myself after my little bathroom run this morning and the scale said 287.
Is this even possible?? I have to say my stomach felt a whole lot better.
I am beginning to understand what the nurse in the hospital said.. "During the next several weeks, you will not be the bell of the ball." Yeah, no shit! If I am not burping, farting, barfing or shitting I am pretty much sleeping!
So yesterday it was a nectarine that I ate and proceeded to get sick off of everything else I ate.
Today it was edamamme.
I really thought it would be ok but boy was I wrong.
I think I might be eating too much for my system to handle.
Today I have kept NOTHING down.
Seriously, I can't even keep water down today.
I did call the Dr. and he is ordering an EEG.
Someone is suppose to be calling me to get that scheduled.
I asked what an EEG was and they said that it is a scope that they will put down my throat to see whats going on. (I wonder if the scope will stay down??)
Why can't I recover from this and get on with life???
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 7, 2010
Ok today I did a big snafu.
I ate a nectarine. I know I know I am not suppose to have raw fruit or vegetables... now I know why!
Let me tell you the story. All weekend I have SMELT the bacon that was cooked. Well today I could still smell the bacon and it was all I could do not to fry up a package. While standing in front of the fridge, I spotted the nectarines. I LOVE nectarines. They are by far my favorite fruit. So I noticed the nectarines and pulled one out. It was perfect. The perfect ripeness, the perfect color and the perfect smell. I thought that if I cut it up into tiny little pieces it would be ok. Let me tell you that I have felt that nectarine in my throat ALL DAY!! I tried to wash it down with water, that came up. I tried to coat it with a triscuit but that came back up. The same thing happened when I ate a sugar free popsicle.
Well finally after 8 hours the nectarine has worked itself up and out.
Whew! What a day! I wanted to do something besides sit around but it didn't work. Instead I was visiting the porcelean goddess all day.
Ok, so today I learned a valuable lesson. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS even if they seem stupid. For the next 4 weeks I promise I will stick to canned fruit and vegetables.
I ate a nectarine. I know I know I am not suppose to have raw fruit or vegetables... now I know why!
Let me tell you the story. All weekend I have SMELT the bacon that was cooked. Well today I could still smell the bacon and it was all I could do not to fry up a package. While standing in front of the fridge, I spotted the nectarines. I LOVE nectarines. They are by far my favorite fruit. So I noticed the nectarines and pulled one out. It was perfect. The perfect ripeness, the perfect color and the perfect smell. I thought that if I cut it up into tiny little pieces it would be ok. Let me tell you that I have felt that nectarine in my throat ALL DAY!! I tried to wash it down with water, that came up. I tried to coat it with a triscuit but that came back up. The same thing happened when I ate a sugar free popsicle.
Well finally after 8 hours the nectarine has worked itself up and out.
Whew! What a day! I wanted to do something besides sit around but it didn't work. Instead I was visiting the porcelean goddess all day.
Ok, so today I learned a valuable lesson. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS even if they seem stupid. For the next 4 weeks I promise I will stick to canned fruit and vegetables.
Monday, September 6, 2010
September 6, 2010
Ok, I am not bored anymore I am pissed off.
I have taken it easy all weekend.
I have watched what I ate all weekend.
My family made my cookies and did I eat any... NO!
My family made BACON and pancakes for breakfast.... you guessed it... I didn't eat any!
I have stuck with healthy options and have eaten something different at every meal except for the scrambled eggs.
So now I ask... If I am being good and barely eating (mice bites as G says) then why the FUCK did the scale say 290?
How on earth can I go up 2 pounds????
WTH????
SERIOUSLY!!!
SO pissed off!!!
I have taken it easy all weekend.
I have watched what I ate all weekend.
My family made my cookies and did I eat any... NO!
My family made BACON and pancakes for breakfast.... you guessed it... I didn't eat any!
I have stuck with healthy options and have eaten something different at every meal except for the scrambled eggs.
So now I ask... If I am being good and barely eating (mice bites as G says) then why the FUCK did the scale say 290?
How on earth can I go up 2 pounds????
WTH????
SERIOUSLY!!!
SO pissed off!!!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
September 4, 2010
Ok say it with me people.... I am B O R E D !!!!
I have decided to run down a few good things/bad things as I sit here.
The good thing is G took everyone to an early morning soccer practice and Home Depot day.
The bad thing is G is calling me every 5 minutes. :)
The good thing is that my throat hurts BAD so I have to limit my talking!
The bad thing is (see above).
The good thing is I have my new laptop on the bed so I can work on my TMOM newsletter.
The bad thing is that I still don't have 2 of the MOST important pieces to said newsletter.
The good thing is I have a $25 groupon coupon for King Korn popcorn and my family is going to get some today.
The bad thing is that I can't eat it! (sniff sniff)
The good thing is my house is VERY quiet.
The bad thing is I am used to noise and I can't find the remote to the bedroom tv.
The good thing is I got G to watch a movie with me last night.
The bad thing is he picked 2012 and I was in the mood for a chick flick. (pretty good movie though... not sure if it was good for my blood pressure)
The good thing is that I am going on a family vacation.
The bad thing is that it is in 134 more days!
The good thing is that my Dr. switched my prescription.
The bad thing is this one cost $168 and the last one was $2.45.
The good thing is that I am wearing LOOSE pjs that were so tight on me I couldn't take them on my girls trip in January.
The bad thing is that Irving jumped up on me this morning and put a small hole in the pants when his claw got stuck in them.
The good thing is that I can now see my feet when I am standing.
The bad thing is that I really need a pedicure.
The good thing is that I have the home phone right next to me.
The bad thing is that I can hear my cell phone ringing in the other room.
Oh... can you tell I am not used to sitting around??
I have decided to run down a few good things/bad things as I sit here.
The good thing is G took everyone to an early morning soccer practice and Home Depot day.
The bad thing is G is calling me every 5 minutes. :)
The good thing is that my throat hurts BAD so I have to limit my talking!
The bad thing is (see above).
The good thing is I have my new laptop on the bed so I can work on my TMOM newsletter.
The bad thing is that I still don't have 2 of the MOST important pieces to said newsletter.
The good thing is I have a $25 groupon coupon for King Korn popcorn and my family is going to get some today.
The bad thing is that I can't eat it! (sniff sniff)
The good thing is my house is VERY quiet.
The bad thing is I am used to noise and I can't find the remote to the bedroom tv.
The good thing is I got G to watch a movie with me last night.
The bad thing is he picked 2012 and I was in the mood for a chick flick. (pretty good movie though... not sure if it was good for my blood pressure)
The good thing is that I am going on a family vacation.
The bad thing is that it is in 134 more days!
The good thing is that my Dr. switched my prescription.
The bad thing is this one cost $168 and the last one was $2.45.
The good thing is that I am wearing LOOSE pjs that were so tight on me I couldn't take them on my girls trip in January.
The bad thing is that Irving jumped up on me this morning and put a small hole in the pants when his claw got stuck in them.
The good thing is that I can now see my feet when I am standing.
The bad thing is that I really need a pedicure.
The good thing is that I have the home phone right next to me.
The bad thing is that I can hear my cell phone ringing in the other room.
Oh... can you tell I am not used to sitting around??
Friday, September 3, 2010
September 3, 2010
Ok so I got good news and I got bad news...
The good news is that the scale said 288 this morning!!!!
The bad news is that since I decided to throw up blood last night a few things are now going on.
1st. One of my prescriptions will be changing.
2nd. My blood pressure was elevated.
3rd. My O2 stats are not where they should be.
So, here is the official diagnosis. My esphagus is "irritated" and I have been doing too much.
I am hereby ordered to rest because I can't stop doing stuff.
I must relax and limit my stress.
I am not allowed to drive (or operate heavy machinery).
I must be either on the bed or the couch.
So that is what is up today.
Seriously, why can't I catch a break?
I am used to doing a lot of things. That is how my life works. If I sit around all day I will drive myself stark raving nuts.
On the up side, I have been feeling really tired so maybe I can "catch up" on my sleep and my reading. (I have finally started looking at the gossip mags my FWMOM friends gave me. I didn't read them before because I wasn't up to it.)
If I throw up more blood then something else could possibly be going on.
So now I am going to go sit/lay on the couch and read my many magazines.
Let's all pray I keep everything down this weekend....
The good news is that the scale said 288 this morning!!!!
The bad news is that since I decided to throw up blood last night a few things are now going on.
1st. One of my prescriptions will be changing.
2nd. My blood pressure was elevated.
3rd. My O2 stats are not where they should be.
So, here is the official diagnosis. My esphagus is "irritated" and I have been doing too much.
I am hereby ordered to rest because I can't stop doing stuff.
I must relax and limit my stress.
I am not allowed to drive (or operate heavy machinery).
I must be either on the bed or the couch.
So that is what is up today.
Seriously, why can't I catch a break?
I am used to doing a lot of things. That is how my life works. If I sit around all day I will drive myself stark raving nuts.
On the up side, I have been feeling really tired so maybe I can "catch up" on my sleep and my reading. (I have finally started looking at the gossip mags my FWMOM friends gave me. I didn't read them before because I wasn't up to it.)
If I throw up more blood then something else could possibly be going on.
So now I am going to go sit/lay on the couch and read my many magazines.
Let's all pray I keep everything down this weekend....
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 2, 2010 cont
Ok so tonight I bought the family pizza for dinner because I feel so tired.
I decided to eat some mini chicken & cilantro wontons I bought from Costco.
I am not sure if I felt like I was hungry because of the feeding frenzy with the pizza but I definetly ate too many. I ate 6 of them but I didn't have a drink this time.
I kinda felt like I was choking so I took a sip of apple juice (Fun Fact about Kim... I HATE apple juice!) because G's cup was right there. 2 seconds later I was running to the bathroom. I started coughing and gagging and then throwing up.
The problem... there was blood in it. It wasn't all blood but there was definetly some blood there. Now I wonder if I should call Dr. B in the morning?
I guess I should because it kinda freaked me out.
Good night everyone, futurehotmomma is worn out.
I decided to eat some mini chicken & cilantro wontons I bought from Costco.
I am not sure if I felt like I was hungry because of the feeding frenzy with the pizza but I definetly ate too many. I ate 6 of them but I didn't have a drink this time.
I kinda felt like I was choking so I took a sip of apple juice (Fun Fact about Kim... I HATE apple juice!) because G's cup was right there. 2 seconds later I was running to the bathroom. I started coughing and gagging and then throwing up.
The problem... there was blood in it. It wasn't all blood but there was definetly some blood there. Now I wonder if I should call Dr. B in the morning?
I guess I should because it kinda freaked me out.
Good night everyone, futurehotmomma is worn out.
September 2, 2010
Ok, have you ever woke up and thought... I want to stay in bed forever? That is how I felt because I didn't go to bed until about 1 this morning.
The reason... A "come to Jesus" talk with my spouse. My cliffs notes version goes like this.. "I know you were against the surgery but I've had it done so it is time to decide. You are either with me or against me. Make the decision now before I become a hotmomma!" After trying to explain his logic I no longer felt the urge to stab him in the middle of the night. I won't go into detail about what was said on either part but I can tell you this... I get it now. I completely understand and I am over it. This is now a part of both of our lives and we are going to work through it together. I guess this means I now have someone on my side that wasn't there before, which is what I have always wanted.
So today I went to sell the shirts at the school and I wanted to go to my new water aerobics class. However, they apparently don't do water aerobics in the INDOOR pool when it is thundering and lightning outside so I went back to the school to do copies. I ended up with a huge job that tired me out. I had to leave before it was finished and I hated doing that. I have NEVER quit a copy job before but today I got that "uughh" feeling and decided it was time to go home. I sat on the couch, took some medicine and fell asleep. No computer or tv, just the sound of Irving snoring in the kitchen.
I didn't weigh myself today because I wonder if that is a good thing. I think I will start to weigh twice a week or so. I am soooo ready for the scale to change to a lower number. Today I am depressed because I realized the other day that I weigh more now then I did the day before I delivered my triplets!! I am starting to feel like I am on an emotional roller coaster. One day I am chipper and the next I am dogging myself. Maybe once I snap out of my "funk" I will be chipper all the time? I sure hope so because I am tired of these pitty parties for one...
The reason... A "come to Jesus" talk with my spouse. My cliffs notes version goes like this.. "I know you were against the surgery but I've had it done so it is time to decide. You are either with me or against me. Make the decision now before I become a hotmomma!" After trying to explain his logic I no longer felt the urge to stab him in the middle of the night. I won't go into detail about what was said on either part but I can tell you this... I get it now. I completely understand and I am over it. This is now a part of both of our lives and we are going to work through it together. I guess this means I now have someone on my side that wasn't there before, which is what I have always wanted.
So today I went to sell the shirts at the school and I wanted to go to my new water aerobics class. However, they apparently don't do water aerobics in the INDOOR pool when it is thundering and lightning outside so I went back to the school to do copies. I ended up with a huge job that tired me out. I had to leave before it was finished and I hated doing that. I have NEVER quit a copy job before but today I got that "uughh" feeling and decided it was time to go home. I sat on the couch, took some medicine and fell asleep. No computer or tv, just the sound of Irving snoring in the kitchen.
I didn't weigh myself today because I wonder if that is a good thing. I think I will start to weigh twice a week or so. I am soooo ready for the scale to change to a lower number. Today I am depressed because I realized the other day that I weigh more now then I did the day before I delivered my triplets!! I am starting to feel like I am on an emotional roller coaster. One day I am chipper and the next I am dogging myself. Maybe once I snap out of my "funk" I will be chipper all the time? I sure hope so because I am tired of these pitty parties for one...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September 1, 2010
This morning's scale report is brought to you by Kim's (not so fat) ass....
290!!
WOW!
Ok, so yesterday I went to my 2 week post op appt.
First, I get the joy of driving back to Dallas. I left the intermediate school at 8:15. My appt was for 9:45. With traffic and a little meltdown in the parking garage, I signed in at 9:40!
Ok, I'll back up to the meltdown..
If you know me then you know that I drive a big ass van! Seriously people I drive a 15 passenger van. Now, imagine you are at the drivers seat of said van and you have to park in an UNDERGROUND parking garage. Yeah, I bet you would be FREAKIN' out too. I drove down 2 flights to the valet and said... "TAKE IT BECAUSE I CAN'T DO THIS ANY LONGER!!"
Then I go up and around and around again to find the correct elevator. As soon as I was about to just sit and cry a very nice senior citizen offered to help me. Ok, no handsome doctor this time but Ethel was very nice. Once I got into the drs office I had to get my legs sonogramed again. The lady, Candace, remembered me and said that she was so happy to see me again. When I was leaving I told her it was nice to meet her and she got a puzzled look on her face. I then proceeded to tell her that I would be visiting the Ft. Worth office from now on. She genuinely looked sad. I went back to the waiting room to wait on Dr. B. I was called in again and told to go to exam room 2. While walking over there, Candace asked if she could give me a hug. This time I looked puzzled. She told me that I was so friendly and so nice and she just loved me and was going to miss me. I told her "Bless your heart sweetie. I can come back here if you would like." I think I was in shock as I went to sit in the exam room. Apparently Dr. B saw all of this as he walked in the room. He looked at me and said.. "Do you have this effect on everyone you meet?" I said... Why? Do you feel like hugging me too? He said "I think I would be sad if you left to see another doctor." My reply... Well then good thing I like you! haha He then proceeded to tell me that NONE of his other patients have ever got that reaction before. I told him.. "Well I guess I am not only cute, but nice too!" haha(loud robust laughing from Dr. B)
After that he asked me how I was doing and I said "ok." He told me that didn't sound convincing and asked me if your friend was in here what would your reply have been? I said I would have told her "like SHIT!". He proceeded to ask me why and I told him that although I enjoyed the rectum lesson the last time, it was not helping my situation.
I did explain to him that I finally went poo and he asked me what it looked like. I was like WHAT? He told me that he knew I looked at it and he wanted to know what it looked like. So I said the following (try not to laugh)... When you look at a picture of the small intestine then you will know how it looked. He asked me if I was serious and I just gave him the look. Then he asked me what the consistency was. I told him that I honestly didn't know because I didn't touch it but it reminded me of cat poo. "Kim, do you have any cats?" No, I am a dog person but that is what it reminded me of. haha Can you guess what came next... if you guessed a lesson on the colon then you would be correct (and probably a little unstable for guessing that). I will try to explain it in Cliff Notes Version. Apparently your colon is T H I S long and I only pooped out 1/2 that amount. Once I poop out the other 1/2 I will feel much better. Then I coughed. He asked me how long I had been doing that and I told him since I left the hospital. He then proceeded to ask me if I ever cough anything up with it and I said yes, that is why I carry tissue. Next question? "What's it look like?" I said "I don't know, you would have to ask the tissue." haha
He then said that I probably have a case of bronchitis and he will call me in a prescription. He looked at my incisions and said that they looked great to which I replied.. Bragger. haha I then asked if I could remove my guaze and replace it with water proof band aids. So then he gave me that look and I told him that I joined a gym but I think it only works if you actually go. He said he wouldn't really recommend it but if I felt good enough to go ahead. He also reminded me to try to take in enough calories so I wouldn't be burning everything I was taking in. I then told him not to miss me too much until I saw him again. He took my hand to shake it and said... "I am so glad to see that you are getting your spunk back because you are like a breath of fresh air." Aaahhhhh how sweet. I leave his office feeling pretty good and I wait in the waiting room for the lab lady. I was sitting in there talking with a man who lost 180pounds and they were there for their pre op appt for his wife. The older lady across from me said that she was there for her 1 year check up and she had lost 150 pounds. This granny was sharp dressed! I said.. Good for you, what did your husband say? Was he for it? She looked at me and said "Nope he was against it. That's why I waited until he passed. I'm going to get a tatoo next month!" (YES folks it happened again with the Vitamin Water Zero.... out the mouth and nose as I snorted while laughing!) We were then told that the lab in the office ran out of blood tubes so we were going to have to walk to the Barnett Tower. (I immediately thought SHIT FIRE!! That is where I got lost last time!!!) My new granny friend and another lady suggested we just walk together so we did without any wrong turns. I made my way back to the Sammons tower when I was done and out to the parking garage where I made it out alive!
Now, I don't want to say I have a crush on my doctor but I can tell you this! Everytime I go there he makes me laugh. That's it... someone who can make me laugh... that is what does it for me. It's not money, looks, fast car or Italian Villas... it is a sense of humor and my doc has the best.
(In case you were wondering the other 1/2 of my colon came calling in the middle of Kroger. Thank GOD I had H with me. She held my purse and watched the cart for me as I ran with my legs practically tucked under. After that I ran through FasTaco's drive thru, went home, ate the meat out of one and 1/4 tacos and went to bed.)
So in case you are wondering.. yes I attempted exercise today. I went to the Y and did some water aerobics with the senior crowd. One lady looked at me and said... "I think I am in the wrong class, I thought this was Arthritis Splash." Oh, imagine my thoughts..........................................
Then this nice and VERY fit grey haired lady explained to me everything that was going on. I should have asked for her name because I can tell you that I couldn't keep up. When I was done all I wanted to do, after I sat in the whirlpool, was go home and take a nap. Instead I called my friend LK and stayed on the phone with her for about 1 1/2 hours.
I ran up to the school to see if I could help out and some of the PTA ladies said they were going to Mimis and did I feel like going. I jumped in BW car so fast I couldn't stand it. I ordered the crab cake appetizer. When I got it I thought, this I can do because there are 3 mini crab cakes here with a small salad. I skipped the salad because I can't have raw fruits and veggies. I sat there as long as everyone else and all I ate was 1/2 of ONE. I was stuffed and could not possibly eat anymore. This is really wierd and TOTALLY cool. Everyday I feel more and more better that this surgery was the best solution for me. I just can't wait to be FREE from excess fat. :)
Tomorrow I will be selling t-shirts at the school in the morning wearing my new spirit shirt that FITS!! My friend AG said that I should get the XL because the shirts run kinda big. I dont care if they run big. I am wearing a shirt with ONLY 1 X in the size.
If you knew how huge this feels then you would be jumping up and down and joining me for water aerobics in the am!
YEAH ME!!!
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Ok, so yesterday I went to my 2 week post op appt.
First, I get the joy of driving back to Dallas. I left the intermediate school at 8:15. My appt was for 9:45. With traffic and a little meltdown in the parking garage, I signed in at 9:40!
Ok, I'll back up to the meltdown..
If you know me then you know that I drive a big ass van! Seriously people I drive a 15 passenger van. Now, imagine you are at the drivers seat of said van and you have to park in an UNDERGROUND parking garage. Yeah, I bet you would be FREAKIN' out too. I drove down 2 flights to the valet and said... "TAKE IT BECAUSE I CAN'T DO THIS ANY LONGER!!"
Then I go up and around and around again to find the correct elevator. As soon as I was about to just sit and cry a very nice senior citizen offered to help me. Ok, no handsome doctor this time but Ethel was very nice. Once I got into the drs office I had to get my legs sonogramed again. The lady, Candace, remembered me and said that she was so happy to see me again. When I was leaving I told her it was nice to meet her and she got a puzzled look on her face. I then proceeded to tell her that I would be visiting the Ft. Worth office from now on. She genuinely looked sad. I went back to the waiting room to wait on Dr. B. I was called in again and told to go to exam room 2. While walking over there, Candace asked if she could give me a hug. This time I looked puzzled. She told me that I was so friendly and so nice and she just loved me and was going to miss me. I told her "Bless your heart sweetie. I can come back here if you would like." I think I was in shock as I went to sit in the exam room. Apparently Dr. B saw all of this as he walked in the room. He looked at me and said.. "Do you have this effect on everyone you meet?" I said... Why? Do you feel like hugging me too? He said "I think I would be sad if you left to see another doctor." My reply... Well then good thing I like you! haha He then proceeded to tell me that NONE of his other patients have ever got that reaction before. I told him.. "Well I guess I am not only cute, but nice too!" haha(loud robust laughing from Dr. B)
After that he asked me how I was doing and I said "ok." He told me that didn't sound convincing and asked me if your friend was in here what would your reply have been? I said I would have told her "like SHIT!". He proceeded to ask me why and I told him that although I enjoyed the rectum lesson the last time, it was not helping my situation.
I did explain to him that I finally went poo and he asked me what it looked like. I was like WHAT? He told me that he knew I looked at it and he wanted to know what it looked like. So I said the following (try not to laugh)... When you look at a picture of the small intestine then you will know how it looked. He asked me if I was serious and I just gave him the look. Then he asked me what the consistency was. I told him that I honestly didn't know because I didn't touch it but it reminded me of cat poo. "Kim, do you have any cats?" No, I am a dog person but that is what it reminded me of. haha Can you guess what came next... if you guessed a lesson on the colon then you would be correct (and probably a little unstable for guessing that). I will try to explain it in Cliff Notes Version. Apparently your colon is T H I S long and I only pooped out 1/2 that amount. Once I poop out the other 1/2 I will feel much better. Then I coughed. He asked me how long I had been doing that and I told him since I left the hospital. He then proceeded to ask me if I ever cough anything up with it and I said yes, that is why I carry tissue. Next question? "What's it look like?" I said "I don't know, you would have to ask the tissue." haha
He then said that I probably have a case of bronchitis and he will call me in a prescription. He looked at my incisions and said that they looked great to which I replied.. Bragger. haha I then asked if I could remove my guaze and replace it with water proof band aids. So then he gave me that look and I told him that I joined a gym but I think it only works if you actually go. He said he wouldn't really recommend it but if I felt good enough to go ahead. He also reminded me to try to take in enough calories so I wouldn't be burning everything I was taking in. I then told him not to miss me too much until I saw him again. He took my hand to shake it and said... "I am so glad to see that you are getting your spunk back because you are like a breath of fresh air." Aaahhhhh how sweet. I leave his office feeling pretty good and I wait in the waiting room for the lab lady. I was sitting in there talking with a man who lost 180pounds and they were there for their pre op appt for his wife. The older lady across from me said that she was there for her 1 year check up and she had lost 150 pounds. This granny was sharp dressed! I said.. Good for you, what did your husband say? Was he for it? She looked at me and said "Nope he was against it. That's why I waited until he passed. I'm going to get a tatoo next month!" (YES folks it happened again with the Vitamin Water Zero.... out the mouth and nose as I snorted while laughing!) We were then told that the lab in the office ran out of blood tubes so we were going to have to walk to the Barnett Tower. (I immediately thought SHIT FIRE!! That is where I got lost last time!!!) My new granny friend and another lady suggested we just walk together so we did without any wrong turns. I made my way back to the Sammons tower when I was done and out to the parking garage where I made it out alive!
Now, I don't want to say I have a crush on my doctor but I can tell you this! Everytime I go there he makes me laugh. That's it... someone who can make me laugh... that is what does it for me. It's not money, looks, fast car or Italian Villas... it is a sense of humor and my doc has the best.
(In case you were wondering the other 1/2 of my colon came calling in the middle of Kroger. Thank GOD I had H with me. She held my purse and watched the cart for me as I ran with my legs practically tucked under. After that I ran through FasTaco's drive thru, went home, ate the meat out of one and 1/4 tacos and went to bed.)
So in case you are wondering.. yes I attempted exercise today. I went to the Y and did some water aerobics with the senior crowd. One lady looked at me and said... "I think I am in the wrong class, I thought this was Arthritis Splash." Oh, imagine my thoughts..........................................
Then this nice and VERY fit grey haired lady explained to me everything that was going on. I should have asked for her name because I can tell you that I couldn't keep up. When I was done all I wanted to do, after I sat in the whirlpool, was go home and take a nap. Instead I called my friend LK and stayed on the phone with her for about 1 1/2 hours.
I ran up to the school to see if I could help out and some of the PTA ladies said they were going to Mimis and did I feel like going. I jumped in BW car so fast I couldn't stand it. I ordered the crab cake appetizer. When I got it I thought, this I can do because there are 3 mini crab cakes here with a small salad. I skipped the salad because I can't have raw fruits and veggies. I sat there as long as everyone else and all I ate was 1/2 of ONE. I was stuffed and could not possibly eat anymore. This is really wierd and TOTALLY cool. Everyday I feel more and more better that this surgery was the best solution for me. I just can't wait to be FREE from excess fat. :)
Tomorrow I will be selling t-shirts at the school in the morning wearing my new spirit shirt that FITS!! My friend AG said that I should get the XL because the shirts run kinda big. I dont care if they run big. I am wearing a shirt with ONLY 1 X in the size.
If you knew how huge this feels then you would be jumping up and down and joining me for water aerobics in the am!
YEAH ME!!!
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