Obese Issue

Ok... here is where I am. I need to lose at least 6 pounds to be under 30BMI. I only have 8 days to do it. I am disappointed in myself but I am not going to quit. I am off for summer break. So I plan on eating all protein shakes and yogurt for the next week. I am going to enlist the help of my husband and get this done. I have worked to hard to get so close. I do not want to not have the doctor of my choice. He knows me and I feel very comfortable using him.
So... That is what I am dealing with right now. On the upside I have been packing and only have few items left to get.

Things to remember

As we read reviews and talk to others things I have to remember are....

• freeze gym member ship
• inform bank and CC of my trip
• purchase travel card in advance to save time when i get to the DR
• wear the faja for at least 3 months for the prescribed # of hours
• have adequate time to regain great circulation to avoid embolisms
• Request wheelchair assistance for the trip home preferably in advance when I check in online. 
• Get gifts for Dr. and RH staff
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• Register with the U.S. Embassy -done 4/25
• Register with STEP-done 4/2015
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Interesting websites
http://www.makemeheal.com/

Massages

Lymphatic Massages



Local Places I want to possibly check out post op.

http://thewellnesssanctuaryinc.com/ - This is the current front runner as she has an instagram showing her work with post op patients.

http://www.villagehealth.net/Home.html 

http://themusclerelaxers.com/
http://lamermassage.com/
http://www.thestressbreak.com/
http://tuscansunwellness.com/

Hemo Update

I can't believe that my surgery is less than 3 weeks away. I couldn't get my doctor to order another blood test  so I went to on of the anylabtest.com sites. I got my results  in under 24 hours for only $50. 

My hemoglobin level is now 13. I am so excited. Now I can shop and finish packing. the prescription iron my dr. Gave me really did the trick.. I did add some beet root for good measure also. 

Things personally have Been super busy and I just need to get through this weekend and I can focus on me...it's overdue and I am feeling the effects of all of the ripping and running I have been doing.

Expenses

What I spent so far (updated 4/25/2015)
175 Passport
  10 Vitamins
325 Surgery Deposit
100 Recovery House Deposit
  25 Visit with PCP and bloodwork & EKG (2/20)
 20 Snacks & more vitamins (2/27)
 40 clothes for post op and beyond (2/28)
 25 Visit with PCP and bloodwork (3/26)
135 R/T Plane Ticket (I had a $500 voucher-4/22)
  50 CBC @ anylabtest

Total:  $905

What I left to spend/buy

• PCP visit and blood work-had 2 visit and need some follow up visits (estimated $50-$75)
• Recovery House (Balance $800)
• Surgery (Balance $4650)
• Surgery Supplies -Faja ($150-$200)
• Massages Post-op ($250)
• Transportation (estimated $100)
• Post-op Gifts (estimated $75)

Outstanding Total: $6150

Disclaimer: I like numbers that end in either 5 or 0. So I will round up.  

S.T.E.P. Enrollment

I made a move in the direction of my dream. LOL. I registered with the US Embassy and the STEP. 

Smart

Traveller

Enrollment 

Program

So they know that I am traveling to Santo Domingo for medical tourism. I also made my last 2 doctors appointments before my surgery. Super excited. Praying for good news in terms of my hemo as it was only 11.7. I have been diligent in taking my Integra (prescription). So I am hopeful. 

 iron) and other vitamins.