Today was my last day of work before my lap-band! I swear this week has CRAWLED by... probably had a lot to do with the fact my surgery was postponed a week. I was totally out of it at work, just didn't want to be there. Not that I ever really want to be but you get the idea!
Brenna came home from daycare yesterday with a fever and the worst cough. Brandon took her to the doc this morning and she has a viral infection. She has 3 prescriptions to take and all I can say is THANK GOD for insurance! Her antibiotic alone would have been $51.99, her decongestant $35.99. Luckily we got them for $10 each. I almost passed out when I saw how much they cost!
I think she's feeling better already. She was so tired when she got in bed. I changed her diaper and before I could get her pj's on she rolled over and closed her eyes so I just left her that way. Brandon came in a minute ago and said "Um, why isn't she wearing any clothes?" LOL!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
One step closer....
Today I went in for my pre-op lab work. I was there forever! Guess actually having an appointment doesn't mean much. Anyhoo.... once I was finally seen I had to meet with a nurse and go over all of the paperwork and she gave me instructions for surgery day. I have to be there at 12:45 and my surgery will be at 2:15. No food or water or ANYTHING after 8am.
Then it was off to another room and another nurse that took my blood, 4 vials worth, and did an EKG. I wasn't expecting that but it took about 2 minutes. And the nurse got a vein with the first stick so KUDOS to her. With veins like mine that is a miracle! After the EKG I was off to have a chest X-ray. It was painless. Then I was shown the door.
I've been eating SO badly lately. Honestly, I am about sick of food altogether. Tonight we went to Cici's. Nothing good ever comes from a buffet. The cinnamon roll thingys were awesome though! No more Cici's for me but I don't think I'll be missing it! Not when I can put on smaller pants!
This weekend will be the final indulgence... The State Fair of Texas! There will be corn dogs, funnel cake and maybe even deep fried banana pudding if I feel so inclined. It's no wonder we are all so fat! Where else in the world would deep fried banana pudding be??
On a good note, this is week 2 of Brenna's daycare. Brandon said when he dropped her off this morning she didn't even cry!! That is fantastic news!! Let's just hope it continues!
Then it was off to another room and another nurse that took my blood, 4 vials worth, and did an EKG. I wasn't expecting that but it took about 2 minutes. And the nurse got a vein with the first stick so KUDOS to her. With veins like mine that is a miracle! After the EKG I was off to have a chest X-ray. It was painless. Then I was shown the door.
I've been eating SO badly lately. Honestly, I am about sick of food altogether. Tonight we went to Cici's. Nothing good ever comes from a buffet. The cinnamon roll thingys were awesome though! No more Cici's for me but I don't think I'll be missing it! Not when I can put on smaller pants!
This weekend will be the final indulgence... The State Fair of Texas! There will be corn dogs, funnel cake and maybe even deep fried banana pudding if I feel so inclined. It's no wonder we are all so fat! Where else in the world would deep fried banana pudding be??
On a good note, this is week 2 of Brenna's daycare. Brandon said when he dropped her off this morning she didn't even cry!! That is fantastic news!! Let's just hope it continues!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Postponed!!
I went to see the doctor today for my pre-op appointment. As I was waiting in the lab for them to take blood and do whatever it is they do, the nurse called me over. She said the doctor's office had called and wanted me to come on up to the office first.
When I get to the office they tell me that the doc has had a family matter come up and that he will be out of town next week so I have to reschedule. I immediately start to cry. Not big fat tears but "I'm scared and want to get this part over with" tears. The nurse tells me we will schedule it for 10/2, just a week later. She gives me all sorts of info to read and then leaves me in the room to watch a video of an ACTUAL SURGERY! I couldn't watch much, I hate stuff like that. I don't need to know the size of incision they are going to make. I don't need to SEE how it is done, just do it!
When I was leaving another nurse tells me they won't be able to schedule me for 10/02 because the doctor is already booked. Again the tears. The doctor walked by and saw me crying so he stopped and put his arm around me. He said "We will get this done" or something like that, I was too upset to remember the exact words. About an hour later the nurse called to tell me that they did get it scheduled for 10/2. So there you have it... it will be 10/2, or so they tell me!
One good thing about the postponement.. the "Farewell To Food Tour - 2007" continues! And it will take me to the State Fair Of Texas, where even the Coke is fried! At least I can get one more corn dog in right?
In Brenna news, she's been sick for a week now. I can't even blame her runny nose on daycare because it started the day before she went for the first time! We are going to the doctor tomorrow to get her all checked out. I am sure there will be antibiotics in her future.
When I get to the office they tell me that the doc has had a family matter come up and that he will be out of town next week so I have to reschedule. I immediately start to cry. Not big fat tears but "I'm scared and want to get this part over with" tears. The nurse tells me we will schedule it for 10/2, just a week later. She gives me all sorts of info to read and then leaves me in the room to watch a video of an ACTUAL SURGERY! I couldn't watch much, I hate stuff like that. I don't need to know the size of incision they are going to make. I don't need to SEE how it is done, just do it!
When I was leaving another nurse tells me they won't be able to schedule me for 10/02 because the doctor is already booked. Again the tears. The doctor walked by and saw me crying so he stopped and put his arm around me. He said "We will get this done" or something like that, I was too upset to remember the exact words. About an hour later the nurse called to tell me that they did get it scheduled for 10/2. So there you have it... it will be 10/2, or so they tell me!
One good thing about the postponement.. the "Farewell To Food Tour - 2007" continues! And it will take me to the State Fair Of Texas, where even the Coke is fried! At least I can get one more corn dog in right?
In Brenna news, she's been sick for a week now. I can't even blame her runny nose on daycare because it started the day before she went for the first time! We are going to the doctor tomorrow to get her all checked out. I am sure there will be antibiotics in her future.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Inspiration
I am being banded 9/25 and will admit to being excited/nervous/scared all at once. When I feel a little nervous I will read the threads on the message boards I visit and look at the before and after pics....what inspiration I get!!
I know that everyone's lap experience is very different. I know some lose easier and for some it's a battle to find the "sweet spot". But looking at these pics I am blown away! I will see some awesome transformation and see that that person was banded in January, that's only 9 months to look like a totally different person! And I am sure feel totally different too! I am just in awe of it all and I can't wait to add my pics to that thread!
My DH and I went to the informational seminar about the band and one of my doc's former patients was there to share her story with us. I told my DH when we left, as I was crying in the car, that I want to be that person that shares their success to motivate others. I want to help others by sharing my struggles. That is so motivating to me!
I know that everyone's lap experience is very different. I know some lose easier and for some it's a battle to find the "sweet spot". But looking at these pics I am blown away! I will see some awesome transformation and see that that person was banded in January, that's only 9 months to look like a totally different person! And I am sure feel totally different too! I am just in awe of it all and I can't wait to add my pics to that thread!
My DH and I went to the informational seminar about the band and one of my doc's former patients was there to share her story with us. I told my DH when we left, as I was crying in the car, that I want to be that person that shares their success to motivate others. I want to help others by sharing my struggles. That is so motivating to me!
Random thoughts about panties
Well, another weekend is at it's end. I hate that they go by so quickly! We had an eventful week last week with Brenna starting daycare and my lovely viral infection. I feel a lot better today but could still use some rest. Oh, wait...I can ALWAYS use some rest, I'm a MOM!
On Tuesday I go see the doctor for my pre-op for my lap band. I'm still excited/nervous but it puts me a step closer! Then my surgery is a week away, on the 25th. What restaurants do I want to go to before? Where will I not be able to eat after? I've been calling it my "Farewell To Food Tour - 2007".
Just a random observation I made today.... why is it that your panties and your pants aren't the same size? I mean, they cover the same tummy areas. So why aren't they they same size?
On Tuesday I go see the doctor for my pre-op for my lap band. I'm still excited/nervous but it puts me a step closer! Then my surgery is a week away, on the 25th. What restaurants do I want to go to before? Where will I not be able to eat after? I've been calling it my "Farewell To Food Tour - 2007".
Just a random observation I made today.... why is it that your panties and your pants aren't the same size? I mean, they cover the same tummy areas. So why aren't they they same size?
Monday, September 10, 2007
Where did you come up with that name??
OK. Several people have asked where I came up with the name for this blog. One might say it has something to do with my love of all things deep fried. If you can batter it and fry it I'll eat it! Unless it's a mushroom or most types of fish.
In reality though, I owe the title to the bestest friend a gal can have, my buddy Sonya. Sonya and I met in Middle School P.E. class. She was the "short-one", a ginormous 4'9", and I was the "fat-one". Seeing how no one ever wanted us for their teams we sorta formed our own. I don't think either one of us would have survived into adulthood without the other one.
Well, Sonya and I have always had plans to write our life stories. Think Romi and Michelle's High School Reunion...but with normal looking short and fat characters instead and no real fashion sense to speak of. One day we were sitting somewhere, location escapes me now, and we decided my autobiography would be called "Deep Fried On The Inside". When I started this blog I frantically called her, "I need a name for my blog!" and she remembered the title I had come up with but promptly forgot. I do that a lot! I won't reveal the name of her autobiography here, wouldn't want anyone else to steal it..it's THAT cool!
I know one of these days we will actually get around to writing our stories. It may not be interesting to anyone but us but I assure you we will laugh our butts off writing them!!
In reality though, I owe the title to the bestest friend a gal can have, my buddy Sonya. Sonya and I met in Middle School P.E. class. She was the "short-one", a ginormous 4'9", and I was the "fat-one". Seeing how no one ever wanted us for their teams we sorta formed our own. I don't think either one of us would have survived into adulthood without the other one.
Well, Sonya and I have always had plans to write our life stories. Think Romi and Michelle's High School Reunion...but with normal looking short and fat characters instead and no real fashion sense to speak of. One day we were sitting somewhere, location escapes me now, and we decided my autobiography would be called "Deep Fried On The Inside". When I started this blog I frantically called her, "I need a name for my blog!" and she remembered the title I had come up with but promptly forgot. I do that a lot! I won't reveal the name of her autobiography here, wouldn't want anyone else to steal it..it's THAT cool!
I know one of these days we will actually get around to writing our stories. It may not be interesting to anyone but us but I assure you we will laugh our butts off writing them!!
Daycare day 1
This morning we dropped Brenna at daycare for the first time. We had to get her up and out of the house earlier than she's used to so when we got there she was still tired. She had breakfast and we tried to leave but she started crying. I couldn't stand it so I peeked in through the window and she saw me.... DANGIT! The crying level increased, and my guilt getting heavier, I went back in there to calm her down. I gave her a paci and showed her the toy piano and made my way out. I did hear her cry for just a second but I didn't go back in.
She came home with a report of her first day. She had a great time with Mr. Music, she loves to dance so I bet she had a blast. She ate all of her lunch and then took a nap from 11:45 to 2:30! That's mama's girl! I think she inherited the sleepy gene from me. I love naps, naps are my favorite!
She came home with a report of her first day. She had a great time with Mr. Music, she loves to dance so I bet she had a blast. She ate all of her lunch and then took a nap from 11:45 to 2:30! That's mama's girl! I think she inherited the sleepy gene from me. I love naps, naps are my favorite!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Daycare blues
Can I post 2 blogs in the same day? Am I violating some Blogger code of ethics I don't know about yet? What the heck...I'll do it anyway!
Tomorrow is Brenna's first day of daycare. She's 14 months old and my MIL has kept her from 4 months to 12 months. Since Brandon wasn't working the last couple of months he's been at home with her. Now that Brandon is starting a new job, HALLELUJAH, she's off to daycare. I'm excited about her starting it , I think she will learn so much and I can't wait until she's coming home to show us the new things she's learned. Still... it's hard! I know there are a bazillion kids out there in daycare but they aren't mine!
We packed her little backpack tonight. She has a blanket, a sippy cup, a spare change of clothes and some extra pacis. Lord help us if she didn't have those! Daycare would be calling us to pick her up immediately! LOL! Paci weaning is going to be a ton more challenging then the bottles were. It didn't phase her a bit to lose the bottles but the pacis... we will pay for it then.
Tomorrow is Brenna's first day of daycare. She's 14 months old and my MIL has kept her from 4 months to 12 months. Since Brandon wasn't working the last couple of months he's been at home with her. Now that Brandon is starting a new job, HALLELUJAH, she's off to daycare. I'm excited about her starting it , I think she will learn so much and I can't wait until she's coming home to show us the new things she's learned. Still... it's hard! I know there are a bazillion kids out there in daycare but they aren't mine!
We packed her little backpack tonight. She has a blanket, a sippy cup, a spare change of clothes and some extra pacis. Lord help us if she didn't have those! Daycare would be calling us to pick her up immediately! LOL! Paci weaning is going to be a ton more challenging then the bottles were. It didn't phase her a bit to lose the bottles but the pacis... we will pay for it then.
First post!
I am now officially a blogger! Feels good! Anyone that knows me knows that I have kept journals for a long long time. I have about 30 volumes of my life from 6Th grade to just a few years ago. I stopped writing much after I got married. I guess life just gets in the way sometimes. I decided to start a blog, maybe I will keep up with it better.
For those that don't know me, here's a little about me. I am 33 years old and have been married for about 3 1/2 years to Brandon. We met through Yahoo Personals in 2002. We got engaged in 2003, married in 2004, bought a house in 2005 and had a baby girl in 2006. Whew! It was exhausting just typing that!
My main motivation for beginning this blog is to document my upcoming journey. I decided, after much soul searching, prayer and research to have the Lap-Band procedure. My family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.... these all came into the equation too. My surgery date is scheduled for 9/25/07. I go in to see the doctor, Dr. Carter, on the 18th for all of the pre-op stuff. Then a week later I go in for my procedure.
The surgery itself is pretty routine from what I've heard. Living with the band will be a different matter I am sure! But everyone reacts differently to it. Some people can still eat whatever they want, just much smaller portions. Some people can't have soft bread, some can't eat broccoli. It's just so individualized that until I am banded I won't know what I can and can't have. But I know I am making the right choice. It isn't that I woke up last week fat! This has been a life-long battle for me and I can't wait for the new life I have ahead of me!
Stay tuned for more!
For those that don't know me, here's a little about me. I am 33 years old and have been married for about 3 1/2 years to Brandon. We met through Yahoo Personals in 2002. We got engaged in 2003, married in 2004, bought a house in 2005 and had a baby girl in 2006. Whew! It was exhausting just typing that!
My main motivation for beginning this blog is to document my upcoming journey. I decided, after much soul searching, prayer and research to have the Lap-Band procedure. My family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.... these all came into the equation too. My surgery date is scheduled for 9/25/07. I go in to see the doctor, Dr. Carter, on the 18th for all of the pre-op stuff. Then a week later I go in for my procedure.
The surgery itself is pretty routine from what I've heard. Living with the band will be a different matter I am sure! But everyone reacts differently to it. Some people can still eat whatever they want, just much smaller portions. Some people can't have soft bread, some can't eat broccoli. It's just so individualized that until I am banded I won't know what I can and can't have. But I know I am making the right choice. It isn't that I woke up last week fat! This has been a life-long battle for me and I can't wait for the new life I have ahead of me!
Stay tuned for more!
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