12-20-04
Diagnosed diabetic and told by my PCP that he didnt usually mention this surgery to patients. But, thought I would be a good candidate for the WLS and he proceded to give me the telephone number for the surgeon.

2-08-2005
I was so excited about seeing the surgeon, I actually wrote down the wrong appointment date and showed up at his office a whole month early. I caught a fast glance of the Dr. and got to meet his staff. They seemed very nice and gave a printout on the surgery.

2-20-2005
SINGLE DIVORCED MOM-. I have been divorced for 5 years after a 25 year marriage.I WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED DIABETIC AND SHOCKED INTO REALITY. MY FIRST VISIT WITH DR HANAN IS MARCH 8. IHOPE MY JOURNEY THROUGH THIS SURGERY ISNT DRAWN OUT AND I CAN HAVE THE SURGERY SOON. I AM COMPLETELY OBSSESSED WITH LOSING WEIGHT SINCE FINDING OUT I AM DIABETIC. I WANT TO BE OFF ALL MEDS BEFORE THE END OF THIS YEAR AND SLIM AND TRIM. I TURN 50 IN DECEMBER AND WHAT A GREAT PRESENT TO MYSELF THAT WOULD BE. AL MY FAITH IS IN GOD AND I KNOW HE WILL WALK ME THROUGH THIS.

2-22-2005
Yipee I have actually starved my way down to 250. All the changes in diet that I have made in diet, should have lost twice that. I am a bit depressed today. I have been on anti depressents and hormones for years, I am sure that added a few more pounds to my problem. I made a visit to my PCP today with major neck pain-he thinks it may be a bulging disk pressing on a nerve. At any rate he will have to fight with insurance company just to get a MRI cert. I bet I will have to fight all the way for this WLS. Thats alright I dont quit easily. I called Aetna today to get my feet wet a bit and asked them if Aetna covers WLS, Aetna told me under certain qulifying factors presented to them by the surgeon. I am so anxious to have that first visit with Dr. Hanan and get the ball rolling on this thing.

2-23-2005

I actually gor the MRI approved for my neck overnight and will on Friday to get. Lord, I hope the weight loss surgery approval is as easy. I walked a mile today, which is magnificent for me. My feeet hurt, but considereding all the weight-whose wouldn't? I have fought the battle with weight my entire life, I dont ever remember being averager size. My family has some of the best cooks in the world and EVERYTHING being from the south centered around food. I love food, but I have the problem of addiction to it and always will. This obesity thing is some serious business. Lord, give me strength to peresevere. My sister the nutritionist (AND the BEST sister in the world) is totally against this WLS . She tells me my hair will fall out and all the negs. I have to do this for myself if it means going it completely alone, I am prepared for it.I have never drank, smoke or took drugs. Thank God, I would be even worse off.I am already cutting way back on fats and sugar and drinking loads and loads of water, christal light and diet doctor pepper. I have always been a die hard regular Coca Cola fan.