Author Archives: Girl with Guitar

ah ha ha

Looking over my paperwork and pictures of my innards from Friday’s procedure, I noticed something that I find hilarious. Remember in my last post that my anesthesiologist looked like a German Christian Slater? (he had a thick german accent). Apparently … Continue reading

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Baby’s First Anesthesia and Endoscopy

So this morning I had an Upper Endoscopy done, which is another step towards getting approval for gastric bypass surgery. I arrived at the hospital around 7am and they took me right in for prep, tho prep took about an … Continue reading

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Advanced Preparations and Readings

Since I am fairly certain I will be getting this surgery, I’ve been making some advanced preparations. I’ve also been getting different readings done to sorta mentally prepare for this surgery as well. When at Trillium I had two readings … Continue reading

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Stone Cold Normal Heart

I had a follow-up appointment today to go over my Echocardiogram I had done the other week (the one with the little Russian girl). My heart doctor said my heart is “stone cold normal”, despite Dr. McKenna’s concerns last week … Continue reading

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The Dreaded Sleep Study

By far my least favorite appointment so far, even compared to those where I had to take clothes off. I stayed at work late since the hospital is only a few blocks away from where I work, instead of going … Continue reading

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Initial Bariatric Doctor Visit

So I went to get my initial consultation/visit with my surgeon. He’s a very charming new orlean’s man, which is why I originally decided to go to his office for this, based off a video on his website. He seemed … Continue reading

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Echocardiogram Appointment

Had my echocardiogram appointment today. I love how most of these doctors are either in the same building, or less than a block away. This appointment was where they had to do a sonogram of my heart for uh…whatever reason. … Continue reading

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Drink of Choice: Green Tea

Most people know that I live in a sugar-free household due to my dads diabetes. Have for years, which is probably why my blood sugar is so good considering my weight (doesn’t mean I’m not still at risk, just at … Continue reading

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Wanker

So after a picture of me was put on the ADF facebook of my consecration (which has subsequently been removed by me), a guy posted that it was a sacrilege to real ancient druids. I didn’t read all of his … Continue reading

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I hate myself sometimes

People are starting to upload their pictures from the camping trip this weekend. I look god awful and disgusting. I hate all the pictures. Being as I was leaning towards not having the surgery, those pictures have full-on motivated me … Continue reading

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