Get Fired Up for Kids |
I went to this charity event called "Get Fired Up for Kids" where firefighters compete to get in a calendar that gets sold to benefit children that are burn victims. The $20 admission ticket is w... Posted by Crystal on Tue, 08 May 2007 05:52:00 PST |
I'm alive |
Just wanted to say that I haven't really fallen off of the face of the earth ~ I just started a new job on Monday. And I'm still trying to get adjusted to life post-op, and now working all day long, t... Posted by Crystal on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:29:00 PST |
Surgery Today |
So, as most of you know, I had my LapBand surgery this morning. We did get there on time even though we left later than I wanted to. Thank God for valet parking (even at 5:30am).
We show up, find the... Posted by Crystal on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:33:00 PST |
Today is my unbirthday. Wanna know what I got? |
A treadmill!!! I found it on craigslist. I had never been to that site before. I had to drive like 70 miles to go get it, but it was totally worth it. The guy was asking a great price for it... Posted by Crystal on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:40:00 PST |
Drum roll please... |
It is official ~ I am scheduled for surgery on Monday, March 19th. YAY!!
The surgery is actually an outpatient procedure, so as long as there are no complications, I should "be banded" that morni... Posted by Crystal on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:51:00 PST |
Signed, Sealed, Delivered |
I got a call from the infamous Dolly at Dr. Snyder's office this morning. She asked if I got the letter from my insurance. I said "no" and then she said it. The bomb dropped:
I'm APPROVED!
So now that... Posted by Crystal on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:47:00 PST |
You know what? |
In one week I have lost 10 lbs. Ever since my consultation with the surgeon I have paid close attention to not eating when I am not hungry, and when I am eating if I don't feel hungry anymore I stop. ... Posted by Crystal on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 06:50:00 PST |
And the waiting begins...(long one) |
I spent all day yesterday getting my cardio and psychological evaluations done. Man were those fun.
I woke up first thing in the morning, went to the cardiologist, which was all the way downtown. The... Posted by Crystal on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:54:00 PST |
Evaluations Scheduled |
This Wednesday I have both my cardio and psych evaluations!! The last 2 things I have to do before my insurance will approve (hopefully). Other than that, I am going to attend the Nutrition class this... Posted by Crystal on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:20:00 PST |
LapBand Sugery Consultation |
It went great. I was running a few minutes late because I could NOT find a place to park. Had to park a couple of blocks away. When I got to the building, there was a "Complimentary Valet Parking" sig... Posted by Crystal on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:51:00 PST |