It's been awhile since I've blogged. It's been pretty crazy at work where I cant even collect my thoughts because I have things thrown at me from every which way I look. I took the chance today to write a little blog before it truly becomes madness again here. Lets see where should I start? Monday, April 15th I had my appointment with the plastic surgeon regarding my abdomen area. I nearly broke down when he asked me what I was doing there and why I felt I needed a "tummy tuck". I the proceeded to feel totally humiliated when the time came for him to view, touch, exam my troubled area. I felt like breaking down in the elevator while going back to work. I know he has seen much worse cases than my case but nonetheless my troubled area is my worse case that I see on a daily basis whether it be little or small in other peoples eyes. I was weighed and from past medical encounters in the system which was my visit with the bariatric team in February, my weight has remained the same since February which is 155. YES I HAVE IT THE PLATEAU that everyone seems to talk about at one point or another in their weight loss. That also kinda bummed me out. Even thou I did not gain weight and I remain stable, I would still like to have seen some sort of weight decrease. The doctor proceeded to ask me what it was in mind that I wanted, was at my goal weight, and when do I want to proceed with the tummy tuck. Of course, he would have to put the paperwork thru insurance and see if it would get approve. My reply was, I am almost at the goal weight my surgeon wants me to be at (150) but MY GOAL weight is 125, I'd like to have a tummy tuck but perhaps closer to August, since August would be my year. Ideally he states that I'd loose about 20 more pounds but the whole 30 to make it the complete 100 is likely not going to be seen. I REFUSE to hear that and I will try everything possible to make my 100 pound weight loss happen. I stated that I would may another appointment to see him in August and hopefully arrange surgery shortly after that appointment.
I swear, before sitting down to blog, I have all these things in my head that I want to write down yet when I actually sit here and blog, I FORGET EVERYTHING!
OH! So I got an e-mail which read:
Blanca,
Our Bariatrics team would like us to do a follow-up interview with you to add to the original video. They are thrilled with how you're doing and would like you to talk about your progress.
We can do the taping here at Loyola somewhere, at your convenience.
Let me know if this is something you'd be willing to do.
So I will be doing a follow-up video on Monday 22nd at 1:00pm. I'm flattered yet feel like I have really achieved anything because I have a long way to reach my goal weight. Nonetheless, if this video inspires anyone then I guess my words to whomever makes it worth it.
I'm still actively looking internal and external for a new job. Things here are crazy and very disorganized and just pretty overwhelming. I hate to be in an enviornment that is so unorganized that there is no structure seen in the near future. People I work with are pretty cool but lately I have been feeling its time to move onto bigger and better things and better myself one way or another. Pray for me and I hope God puts something good in my path. I'm not complaining, if its God's will, it will happen.
I did pretty well in selling my scarves and jewelry at a fundraiser here at work, made about $350.00 and just this pass Sunday I sold about $65.00 worth in jewelry. Baby steps! :)
Okay, that's all for now. I'll try to blog more frequently but not promising anything! :)
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