I'm home....
Mood:  on fire
I'm home from the hospital.....was released July 21st-06....I was really sore and bloated for a week after returning home and now almost my old self again......My hospital stay was gr8...Dr.Vitello was wonderful......after he released me Friday I stretched out my arms and he bent down and I gave him a little peck on his cheek and said to him *MY Hero* he saved my life!

My Date.......
Mood:  happy

Hello....haven't posted in a while and much has happened since my last entry.....I'm now on my way to be a loser.....Wed.July 19th-06

I will post more as time goes by and new pics soon.....

Mood:  surprised
Today I ask what to expect once I go to Chicago on the 17th Nov. and a friend wrote this to me...and what to do once I get there she explains:



Room 3b is where you register and pay your copay and than you wait in 3F to see the doctor. I think they weigh you and take your BP and than the doctor comes in and explains the surgery and the risks. He will scare the crap out of you because he tells you everything that can go wrong. I think he just wants you to be informed of the risk. Then he will answer any questions you have. Than he submits your case to your PCP. Be prepared for a wait as he doesn't employ much office help. I waited a month to find out if I was approved only to find out my Pcp never received it . It took about 3weeks after that to get the paperwork from the surgeon and my referral from my Doctor. Than you wait for Dr. Vitello to call and give you a surgery date. This can take a while so don't get discouraged. It is definately worth the wait. Also I am sure he will let you do all the testing for preop at your normal Drs. office . He did with me because of me being in an HMO My Insurance required it. If you have anymore questions feel free to email me.

and then this from his office (nurse)

Dr. Vitello will let you know which tests you'll need done but you can have them ordered by your PCP and have them done where you live then fax the info to the Dr. If I remember correctly, they have to be done within 30 days of the surgery. They'll let you know the specifics.
Nancy........

This is so gr8,I can now rest assure that I'm prepared and know what to look forward to....

My doctor here is all for it so he will give me definately the thumbs up on any or all test....

Dr.Vitello is a very nice man when I talked with him few days ago...he seems to be very concern and very promising to me.....and made sure I had the right address and instructions..... :-)

Mood:  smelly
Now Playing: Finally........
I called directly to Dr,Vitello.....office

& I finally got a date (Nov. 17th)to go to Chicago....I have to report to the room 3B to register and then onto 3F at the surgical clinic....Long way to travel but well worth it...We have to leave around 5:00 a.m to get there by then..
I can't wait.....My b/f said only thing he regrets is that he wont see me when he gets off work..ah!
I told him" I will be back later on that night and we can celebrate, hehe! I'm so thrilled that life is good to me not only am I thrilled for what I do have but other then this ,I look forward of what is about to happen...I still have a long halt but, I'm prepared for it in the long run....

Mood:  crushed out
Hello! I can't believe I'am blogging but here goes...


Once upon a time when life seemed full of happiness and no regrets...I was weighting 122lbs ...But life didnt stay like this forever...I started to lose control....gained like 20lbs which I thought wasn't too bad...then something terrible happened...I started to gain it more, more and rapidly....I was up to 245lbs b4 I knew it and it held there and remains to not go away....I tried many fad diets....diet aids....self control....weight watchers....1200 cal diet....cabbage....and even staving myself...I lose few pounds and it suddenly appeared out of no where....back on and more each time....I came across a forum about GBS *Gastric bypass surgery* and decided to sit back and just read...it caught my eye after many searches on the matter and then trying to find a doctor that would accept medicaid...I finally found one willing to do it...in Chicago,Il...I know I have a long halt to go but wllling to stay in there and see what the outcome will be...I haven't a appt yet but , the doctor assured me ,he will contact me shortly...I will update any if all of my outcome....later

My Story
Mood:  hug me
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My Story

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Just a little note to say,Hello ....

I haven't received anything from Dr.Vitello ,But hanging in there for a few more days , then I will call his office...I lost on my own 3 more lbs....drinking water and watching what I eat....I'm trying to train myself for the BIG day....chewing more slowly and doing little excercise what my body will allow me to do .....
I will follow up with all of you soon.
In the mean time....hugs to all of you..and thanx for your support...